-- Writing a book - copy right question? --

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thriftyarek888
thriftyarek888 Posts: 88 Forumite
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Hi am writing my first book in UK as a UK Citizen. I sow saw footage from UK youtube sites and USA youtube sites which I would like to include as pictures in my book. Do I need to obtain copy right permission (written) from the channel creator? How does it work when featuring pictures and movies from other places on net (i.e. random sites with pictures that random people post to pictures).

thanks blesses

Arek
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  • fragmented
    fragmented Posts: 1,657 Forumite
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    Yes you will need permission from who ever is the copyright holder.
  • Sugarplum634
    Sugarplum634 Posts: 1,047 Forumite
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    If it's film or TV or video it'll be the company who made the original - even for a screen shot.
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  • thriftyarek888
    thriftyarek888 Posts: 88 Forumite
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    Sugarplum634 wrote: »
    If it's film or TV or video it'll be the company who made the original - even for a screen shot.

    So I just email thee and ask for permission. that will solve it. ta
  • spike241
    spike241 Posts: 371 Forumite
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    Only if they agree to you using them without payment.

    Just to clarify, you can't take photos from 'random places on the net'.
    Even if you are unable to find or contact the copyright holder, that doesn't give you the right to use them.
    It doesn't matter if they're watermarked or not, unless they explicitly give you permission to use them then you risk being sued for copyright infringement.

    Sorry for the mini rant but I'm a photographer and this really bugs me!
  • Ebe_Scrooge
    Ebe_Scrooge Posts: 7,320 Forumite
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    If you're hoping to get a book published, I suggest you brush up on your spelling and grammar ;)
  • thriftyarek888
    thriftyarek888 Posts: 88 Forumite
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    Can I quote in my book without thee permission peoples opinions expressed in youtube comments sections?
  • tykesi
    tykesi Posts: 2,061 Forumite
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    Do you write in the same way you type on here? If so you might want to get a proof reader to go over it.
  • mikep22
    mikep22 Posts: 1,532 Forumite
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    There are lots of places to find out information on the Copyright Act, that make much more sense then having asked it in this forum...and require fairly little effort on your part.

    Its generally pretty simple. If someone else created it, you'll need permission. That you are taking a screenshot is irrelevant. Its like me taking a picture of "Hamlet", uploading it to Facebook and claiming I wrote it....
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  • spob
    spob Posts: 22 Forumite
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    I would say definately yes, you don't want to pay for printing etc, then find your're going to get sued if you don't remove them :)
  • hollydays
    hollydays Posts: 19,812 Forumite
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    If it's a comedy book, I'd definitely buy it.
    I've seen your tree hugging video on you tube. Priceless.
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