u/philosopherlesss

r/MusicDistribution r/SoloDevelopment r/youtubers

I want Content ID, but no monetization

I am an indie game developer, and I'm looking into registering Content ID for all of my OST.

I'm expecting people to upload clips and playthroughs of my game on YouTube, and maybe on TikTok. I don't want them getting any strikes, and I don't want to take any cuts from their ad revenue. The CID will be there to protect my music, not to monetize on it.

Thus, I'm looking for a distributor that will give me full control over the Content ID settings. Ideally, something unexpensive. I'm open to small distributors, if they offer good customer support.

Any recommendations?

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u/philosopherlesss — 8 days ago

▲ 7 r/youtubers+1 crossposts

Fighting scammers

I'm making a video game with original soundtrack and sound effects. I heard all kinds of horror stories about YouTube's copyright claims. Anyone can claim that they own my music and start DMCA-ing youtubers left and right. Here's one of the many examples

My idea is to upload all of the OST and SFX on YouTube before the game's release. Thus, if some scammer decides to DMCA me (for using my own music in a game trailer or whatnot), I will be able to dispute the claim. And if someone decides to upload a playthrough of my game, only to get a strike — hopefully, I'll be able to help them.

My questions are: • D o I have to make the videos public? If I upload them as link-access only, will it still get the job done?
• Is there anything else I can do to protect my music and sounds?

Any advice is greatly appreciated

u/philosopherlesss — 10 days ago