YouTube Monetization Strategy Using Copyrighted Videos

This curriculum, prepared by the instructor, is designed for students.

It provides a step-by-step guide through the entire content creation process, from video editing to uploading. Practical guidelines aligned with U.S. copyright standards will be provided.

Using other people's videos can quickly secure channel watch time, accelerating monetization.

However, it was warned that such copyright-based work carries a very high risk of account suspension, including channel deletion, warnings, and strikes.

The inability to receive settlement payments if a channel is deleted is a fundamental risk of videos not created by oneself.

Bodycam footage and The Judge Judy Show, which maintain high viral metrics despite being old, are targeted for operation.

Even old content maintains high virality, which is advantageous for attracting new viewers. Consistent editing and uploading principles are applied regardless of video content type.

Directly downloading original videos from The Judge Judy Show's main channel (1.27M subscribers) is prohibited due to copyright issues.

Instead, it was advised to collect materials from similar channels that are already using this content.

There are many actual cases of successful monetization after securing watch time.

Utilizing live broadcasts allows one to achieve both increased ad revenue and secured watch time.

Video editing methods that aim for both copyright protection and monetization on YouTube are gaining attention.

A strategy of analyzing and utilizing bodycam footage or popular videos from others was introduced, along with a process for benchmarking successful cases from existing creators, such as a 12,000-subscriber channel.

To maintain a targeting strategy with identical titles and thumbnails, recording the original video information is a prerequisite.

This is part of a strategy to maintain targeting by using the same title and thumbnail, and efficient video saving paths via mobile apps or PC browsers were also introduced.

Methods for setting videos to YouTube's 16:9 aspect ratio using video editing software like CapCut were introduced.

A hierarchical structure is used, where a blank background layer is placed first, and then the original video is placed on top of it.

This technique adjusts (crops) the video size to expose the background and secure visual distinctiveness.

The approach involves subtly adjusting sound levels to differentiate from the original video.

It uses the Auto Adjust feature to modify the video's color and quality, and non-excessive filter insertion to leave editing traces, thereby countering copyright protection logic.

The goal is to ensure the originality of the video through these technical modifications.

When editing TV show videos, a strategy of dividing and editing by individual cases was proposed.

When one case is resolved in the original video, the next case is completely deleted, making section-by-section cut editing essential.

This is not merely splicing but a method to avoid copyright issues while continuously maintaining viewer interest through re-editing.

DigitalUstaad stated that to secure 4,000 hours of watch time and 1,000 subscribers, self-produced videos like vlogs must be inserted after copyrighted videos.

This process is a key step to pass the monetization review, and a natural connection with self-produced videos is important.

By adding one's own content, the channel's uniqueness is secured, aiming to prevent future copyright issues proactively.

When uploading, it is often best to use the original video's title as is.

Setting up hashtags related to the content and tags for search after creating a thumbnail with a YouTube thumbnail downloader is important. Detailed upload settings, such as age restrictions, were also explained.

Adding your own creation at the end of a video can help meet future channel monetization conditions.

Once views and watch time reach a certain level, the relevant parts must be deleted using an editing tool to prevent copyright infringement.

This operational strategy leads to channel monetization.

DigitalUstaad recommended trimming copyrighted videos within 1-3 days after securing views.

This task can be performed by selecting the 'Trim and Cut' function from the 'Editor' menu in YouTube Studio.

This function allows users to delete sections of others' videos and save only their own video sections, resolving copyright issues.

DigitalUstaad once again warned that using copyrighted content carries high risks, including channel deletion, warnings, and strikes.

It should not be applied to monetized channels but used only for the purpose of securing watch time. The user is responsible for the outcome of such work.