Question: Copyright protects original work. Which of the following is an example of a video that you may not be able to protect by copyright?
- A series of reactions to other people’s videos
- A video of you at home offering beauty tips
- Commentary and critique of copyrighted works
- A video made entirely from a compilation of funny clips from YouTube videos found on other channels
Explanation
Copyright protects original expression that the creator owns or controls. A compilation made entirely from other channels’ clips may lack protectable ownership if the uploader does not hold rights to the underlying videos. Third-party material also makes the content unsuitable as Content ID reference material unless exclusive rights are controlled. Permission or a valid legal basis would be needed before claiming ownership over that content.
Why the other options are incorrect
Reactions can include original commentary or expression, depending on the added creative contribution and rights context.
Beauty tips can be protected if the video contains original recorded expression.
Commentary and critique can include original expression, even when discussing copyrighted works.
Source for verification
https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/2797466
https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/2605065
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