Creative Commons is a new system, built upon current copyright law, that allows you to legally use “some rights reserved” music, movies, images, and other content — all for free. CC offers free copyright licenses that anyone can use (without a lawyer) to mark their creative work with the freedoms they want it to carry.

Can you modify Creative Commons videos?

You are able to remix YouTube videos with a Creative Commons license. This means you can shorten the clip, mash it together with other Creative Commons YouTube videos, add text, add music and other effects.

Can you get monetize with Creative Commons videos?

You can monetize royalty-free or Creative Commons content if the license agreement grants you rights to use it commercially. Sometimes rights owners require you to credit the creator of the content or give proof of purchase to use it in your video for commercial purposes.

Is it safe to use Creative Commons?

Although Public Domain, Creative Commons (CC) or GNU Public Licenses allow free usage of images and photos, and the license status makes them seem safe to use, reality is using these kind of images in your website or online publication can be very risky, legal-wise.

What are the pros and cons of Creative Commons?

Advantages to Creative Commons Licenses lie mainly in the open nature of an author’s content, with the license allowing for reuse under conditions set by the license used. The con to using these licenses is in the lack of control an author may have over their content.

Does Creative Commons have video?

One of the best ways to learn about Creative Commons is to watch one of our videos.

Can you sell something under Creative Commons?

Can I still make money from a work I make available under a Creative Commons license? Yes. If someone else wants to use your work commercially and you have applied an NC license to your work, they must first get your permission. As the rights holder, you may still sell your own work commercially.

Can I make money off Creative Commons?