Does anyone use the sims music that plays while in build mode during your videos and upload them to Youtube? I know there were problems with Copyright issues. For the Sims 3 and the Sims 4? Thanks!

Okay. Because I seen some other Sims Youtube channels have their videos monetized. Thank you (:

I don't monetize, I turn off the in game music. If I'm doing something the requires music, I either use Youtube's royalty free library, JewelBeat or BenSound.

I have the same problem, I recorded a video of Resident Evil 6 but got the copyright claim. I turned off the music and no copyright claim appeared.It's said that the game's music triggers it. If the music is disabled, the copyright claim doesn't appear.

According to EA, you can monetize the videos as long as the gameplay is from a game that they publicly released (eg No pre-release review videos)

"GGSimmerGG;c-17235477" wrote:Hi, I know the last comment on this thread was in 2016 but maybe someone will get a notification and answer me. I'm aspiring to make machinimas and maybe hopefully, if people like my videos, I'll be able to monetize on youtube. I'm in the process of filming. I don't plan on using in-game music and I'm trying to work within the boundaries of the free audio youtube is providing even though its not very good. But if the sims can be heard talking (some scenes require simlish) and the miscellaneous background sound effects can be heard (tv, phone, computer typing, microwave etc), is that an issue with copyright? I'm no lawyer, so don't take the following as legal advice. :smile: Out of necessity, the sound tracks included for the Sims music stations are copyrighted because EA makes deals with record labels to include Simlish versions of real songs. It is very likely that a Sims music station track will trigger a copyright claim on YouTube. Technically speaking, all streaming of video games without the express permission of the developers violates copyright law. However, developers rarely make copyright claims because game streamers help make them money by selling more games. If your video doesn't include in-game music that can trigger a YouTube Copyright detection, then I wouldn't worry about it too much.There's an interesting video about the issues surrounding game streaming copyright below. It touches on the Fair Use aspect of streaming with commentary because the commentary makes it a new work. One might argue that the same is true with machinima, even without commentary, because the player is creating something new--an original story. https://youtu.be/9P3Ha3pl-iU

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ammann2323
10 years ago
What screen recording software are you all using for monetized YouTube videos? I was looking for something free, but found EZVid and essentially the terms detailed that they get to claim all that is earned because YouTube will recognize the music automatically tied to the video since you can't delete their music. I may be incorrect, but that was my best understanding from the research I've done.
ammann2323
10 years ago
Thanks @mirta000 :) is there anything else you'd recommend to make these kinds of videos as well?
AngiesSmith
10 years ago
"IvoryShannon;14791595" wrote:
Can you monetize a short movie that you make with the Sims 3 or Sims 4 if you use your own voice overs and background music???

Yeah because it is game play. The problem their asking about is if you are able to use the Sims background music. If you are using your own music then you should be fine. Unless it is other copyrighted music than you need to look up the information for those songs.
frozenorangejui
10 years ago
I have used the Sims 3 Main Theme in my videos with no copyright problems so far. I have however gotten copyright claims for music from the radio but I think it was a simlish cover of a song and the original song is what claimed it.
Leepree
10 years ago
help.ea.com/en-ca/help/FAQ/how-to-request-permission-for-ea-games-content

You'll need to request permission :) I haven't done it but I'm thinking about it
roman2886
Seasoned Scout
9 years ago
"Saramore2708;844596" wrote:
Does anyone use the sims music that plays while in build mode during your videos and upload them to Youtube? I know there were problems with Copyright issues. For the Sims 3 and the Sims 4? Thanks!

I just had a copyright claim from youtube that the song on my sims videos was copyrighted the song wasn't even copyrighted how did this happen.
roman2886
Seasoned Scout
9 years ago
What I could if I have music in my sims 3 videos and change the music straight away will that work in order to avoid copyright claims.
roman2886
Seasoned Scout
9 years ago
"roman2886;15188692" wrote:
What I could if I have music in my sims 3 videos and change the music straight away will that work in order to avoid copyright claims.
reallyblxndes
9 years ago
I would just turn off the music completely in the options menu. Then you won't get copyrighted.
OneAdorkableGirl
New Ace
9 years ago
The only music I've had issues with in terms of copyright is the new songs that came with Kids Room Stuff. The Tween Pop station.

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