I want to use a copyrighted song in a flash movie im making, It will not be used for profit making, I will just put it on newgrounds/youtube or something. Is this legal?
2006-12-22 11:41:37 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
The principle that the work that one has created belongs to the creator and should be controlled by you is as timeless as it is global. Around the world, this principle is encoded in law. "Copyright" is a term of intellectual property law that prohibits the unauthorized duplication, adaptation or distribution of a creative work.
In the recording industry, there are usually two copyrighted works involved:
The copyright in the musical composition, i.e. the actual lyrics and notes on paper. This is usually owned by the songwriter or music publisher.
The copyright in the sound recording, i.e. the recording of the performer singing or playing a given song. This is usually owned by the record company.
On the federal level, titles 17 and 18 of the U.S. Code protect copyright owners from the unauthorized reproduction, adaptation or distribution of sound recordings, as well as certain digital performances to the public. The penalties differ slightly, depending upon whether the infringing activity is for commercial advantage or private financial gain. Under U.S. copyright law, "financial gain" includes bartering or trading anything of value, including sound recordings.
Where the infringing activity is for commercial advantage or private financial gain, sound recording infringements can be punishable by up to five years in prison and $250,000 in fines. Repeat offenders can be imprisoned for up to 10 years. Violators can also be held civilly liable for actual damages, lost profits, or statutory damages up to $150,000 per infringement, as well as attorney’s fees and costs.
The online infringement of copyrighted music can be punished by up to 3 years in prison and $250,000 in fines. Repeat offenders can be imprisoned up to 6 years. Individuals also may be held civilly liable, regardless of whether the activity is for profit, for actual damages or lost profits, or for statutory damages up to $150,000 per infringed copyright.
Click here for more information on federal, state, digital and international copyright laws.
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2016-10-05 22:16:38 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe not legal, but not like anyone's gonna bust in and drag you downtown, no to mention know who you are to find you, when there's 20 000 other ppl doing it daily in North America.
2006-12-22 11:46:14 · answer #3 · answered by Liam R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No , that is what copyrighted means : That it is illegal to reproduce it without the permission of the copyright owner.I don't think you will get into trouble for it.
2006-12-22 11:45:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no its not legal, if you want to make it leagal try contacting the artist of the song or get a song that downlably legal free
2006-12-22 11:43:55 · answer #5 · answered by Hardcore 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is illegal. You may not be making money but YouTube is due to the fact that they have your video on their site and they are selling ads.
2006-12-22 11:46:01 · answer #6 · answered by Barkley Hound 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is legal or else i have done an illegal thing many times lol. I have a youtube with many songs lol.
2006-12-22 11:44:25 · answer #7 · answered by alternativepunk 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes, people do it all the time. people put music videos they recorded, concert tapings, etc. its fine. if its against any rules, or anyone wants it off, the people on the sight can take it off. its pretty much their responsibility, since its their site.
2006-12-22 11:43:39 · answer #8 · answered by doomsweek101 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if your not making any money they cant do anything to ya except maybe make you take it off the video so i would say go for it i do it all the time
2006-12-22 11:43:31 · answer #9 · answered by Dennis O 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No...
But I download copyright all the time.
Who gives a crap? :)
If your stupid you pay for your music
2006-12-22 11:48:31 · answer #10 · answered by Phil 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋