<\/span><\/h2>\nCreative Commons YouTube audio track licensing lets musicians and independent creators release music without paying royalties for video remixes and background music in public videos. When others credit your work, you can use Creative Commons YouTube music to reach more people. When adding third-party audio tracks to your video edits, ensure that they have no third-party Content ID claims.<\/p>\n
1. First, open YouTube in your browser.<\/p>\n
2. Then, enter the term for any music or video you want in the search bar on YouTube. For example, search for birthday music with a YouTube Creative Commons license.<\/p>\n
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3. Click on “Filters.”<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"steps-to-find-YouTube-Creative-Commons-Videos-2\"](\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/steps-to-find-YouTube-Creative-Commons-Videos-2.jpg\")
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4. In the filter options, you need to click on ‘Creative Commons.’<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"steps-to-find-YT-Creative-Commons-Videos-3\"](\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/steps-to-find-YT-Creative-Commons-Videos-3.jpg\")
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Now, you can use these YouTube Creative Commons videos to make your own videos and remixes.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Standard YouTube License vs Creative Commons<\/span><\/h2>\nThe issue of whether it should be the standard YouTube license vs Creative Commons is one of distribution control versus audience sharing. YouTube’s default setting is the standard YouTube license, which grants rights to broadcast the content only on YouTube and severely restricts public reproduction. On the other hand, a Creative Commons YouTube setting grants worldwide rights to edit, remix, and share your video, with required attribution to the creator.<\/p>\n
Let’s now compare the two main licensing frameworks from an operational rights perspective:<\/p>\n
\n\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n| Feature<\/td>\n | Standard YouTube License<\/td>\n | Creative Commons (CC BY)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\n| Default Option<\/td>\n | Yes (will be applied automatically when you upload)<\/td>\n | No (must be set in Studio settings)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\n| Public Reuse Allowed<\/td>\n | No (absolutely not without prior written permission)<\/td>\n | Yes (free to use with credit)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\n| Commercial Monetization<\/td>\n | Original owner only<\/td>\n | Yes (allowed for transformative re-uses)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\n| Distribution Rights<\/td>\n | Only available on the YouTube platform.<\/td>\n | Non-exclusive global sharing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\n| Attribution Required<\/td>\n | N\/A<\/td>\n | Mandatory (TASL Method)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n <\/p>\n <\/span>Can You Monetize Content with a Creative Commons License on YouTube?<\/span><\/h3>\nYouTube Partner Program policies allow videos that include Creative Commons licensed YouTube content to be monetised as long as the content is meaningfully transformative. YouTube’s Reused Content policies prohibit re-uploading a video that lacks original commentary, unique editing, or original value. If you re-upload a video without original commentary, unique editing, or original value, it will be subject to YouTube’s Reused Content policies and will be removed from monetisation. Provide meaningful original content or educational analysis whenever possible to keep your channel in good standing.<\/p>\n <\/span>How to Properly Attribute CC Creators?<\/span><\/h2>\nTo stay legally safe when using a Creative Commons license YouTube video, you must follow the TASL method:<\/p>\n \n- Title: The name of the video.<\/li>\n
- Author: The name of the creator (and a link to their channel).<\/li>\n
- Source: The URL of the original video.<\/li>\n
- License: A link to the CC BY license terms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>Final Thoughts<\/span><\/h2>\nWe hope you now know everything about the Creative Commons License on YouTube, so you can use it to your advantage while you build exposure on YouTube.<\/p>\n <\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/span>Q1. Can I use Creative Commons license images in YouTube?<\/span><\/h3>\nYes, you can legally use Creative Commons licensed images on YouTube from sites such as Wikimedia Commons or Flickr in YouTube videos. Clear attribution is required in the description and must include the artist, title, source, and link to the Creative Commons YouTube license.<\/p>\n <\/span>Q2. How do I reuse a Creative Commons video on YouTube?<\/span><\/h3>\nTo set a Creative Commons license on YouTube, go to YouTube Studio, choose your video, click on Advanced settings, then click on License, and set it to Creative Commons – Attribution.<\/p>\n <\/span>Q3. 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