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Any copyright issues over using video thumbnails?

by Pura Vida
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I'd like to start using WordPress › Video Thumbnails « WordPress Plugins , but am trying to find out if there are any copyright issues.
#copyright #issues #thumbnails #video
  • Profile picture of the author Jeff Burritt
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    Sure, it depends upon what videos you use in the thumbnail.
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  • Profile picture of the author DubDubDubDot
    In the US thumbnail linking is fair use:

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kelly_v...ft_Corporation
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    • Profile picture of the author ForumGuru
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      Originally Posted by DubDubDubDot View Post

      Hi,

      It depends on what the end use of the thumbnail is. In the cited case it was ruled the search engine could do it but that does not mean anyone and everyone can do it for every purpose.

      Having considered the four fair use factors and found that two weigh in favor of Arriba, one is neutral, and one weighs slightly in favor of Kelly, we conclude that Arriba's use of Kelly's images as thumbnails in its search engine is a fair use.
      The four fair use factors that are to be considered are:

      --> Purpose and character of the use
      --> Nature of the copyrighted work
      --> Amount and substantiality of portion used
      --> Effect of the use upon the potential market for or value of the copyrighted work

      Regards,

      -don
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      • Profile picture of the author Pura Vida
        Thanks for the replies. There never seems to be a black and white answer these days.

        There's actually another plugin out that will turn the embedded youtube video in the post, into a smaller embedded player where the featured image goes.

        All of this really shouldn't be an issue with youtube videos. They are already giving you the embed code for your site. Taking a thumbnail of that video as your featured image shouldn't be a big deal.
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        • Profile picture of the author bdpop
          Originally Posted by Pura Vida View Post

          Thanks for the replies. There never seems to be a black and white answer these days....
          All of this really shouldn't be an issue with youtube videos. They are already giving you the embed code for your site. Taking a thumbnail of that video as your featured image shouldn't be a big deal.
          You're right on both counts. Unfortunately there are very few simple standards or guidelines on any copyright issue, it seems to me.
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        • Profile picture of the author Nail Yener
          Originally Posted by Pura Vida View Post

          There never seems to be a black and white answer these days.
          That's so true when it comes to digital copyrights. Each case is unique and laws can be interpreted differently by different people. Laws differ from country to country, laws and people who write and apply them change all the time. In the above example, that specific court gave a conclusion in favor of fair use but another court might have given a different conclusion.

          My philosophy in copyright issues is that do if you are 100% certain about it. If you have doubt, ask for confirmation from the copyright owner, if there is still doubt, stay away from it. It's just not worth the headache unless you have the time, money and resources to defend yourself in legal platforms.
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  • Profile picture of the author mathewboly
    Of course, there is an copy right law existing in all over the world. You need to follow the copyright law.
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  • Profile picture of the author Davidconstable
    Yes, in all over the world there is a copyright law. It is digital copyright act. it is called plagiarism. Please avoid to do the Plagiarism.
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