Fair Use Question

[CPai]

So from my knowledge, doing Let's Plays on certain games, ESPECIALLY without commentary, is truly under fair use. But what I'm wondering is if certain game related videos, like Top 10 or gimmickyvideos on an aspect on a game or certain games, is more on the green light to do. I'm wondering cause I'm almost done with a Top something video, and JUST now I realized that I should have asked if a top 10 is alright to create. I'm such a newb

I tried looking around, but didn't find someone that asked this question. I know alot of people do it, but I'm just being a bit too cautious. Please and thank you

 

[RedCrossRising]

As far as I am aware you should be fine! So long as you are commentating over these top 10___(insert whatever here)___ then you should be perfectly fine! Just be aware that certain trailers can be counted as "matched third party" material! So utilize images & gameplay that isn't strictly from a trailer or whatever...*deep breath* and you should be good to go

 

[uberdanger]

"Especially without commentary"
it's the other way around

commentary creates for a review and or critisism type of video, which means it's more so allowed as fair use. Non commentated is basically just the raw game.

 

[RedCrossRising]

"Especially without commentary"
it's the other way around

commentary creates for a review and or critisism type of video, which means it's more so allowed as fair use. Non commentated is basically just the raw game.

Right. So you should add commentary to better be on the safe side! Plus it makes it far more interesting than just a series of videos strung together

 

[CPai]

"Especially without commentary"

And this is why I should proof read. What I actually meant was that lets plays are iffy, especially without commentary.

As far as I am aware you should be fine! So long as you are commentating over these top 10___(insert whatever here)___ then you should be perfectly fine! Just be aware that certain trailers can be counted as "matched third party" material! So utilize images & gameplay that isn't strictly from a trailer or whatever...*deep breath* and you should be good to go

Thanks for that. But yea, it's hard finding gameplay for certain games I'm doing for a video, as some of these games I have trouble finding gameplay to borrow from youtubers, and I don't have recording software for console games/DS/3DS systems. But I'll try keeping off trailer gameplay Thank you.

 

[RedCrossRising]

And this is why I should proof read. What I actually meant was that lets plays are iffy, especially without commentary.


Thanks for that. But yea, it's hard finding gameplay for certain games I'm doing for a video, as some of these games I have trouble finding gameplay to borrow from youtubers, and I don't have recording software for console games/DS/3DS systems. But I'll try keeping off trailer gameplay Thank you.

You're welcome Just keep at it and you'll find exactly what want or even better! Good luck!