Partly because it is quick and easy to do compared to using actual capture or

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Nov 24, 2014
9:50:12am

supertux

Partly because it is quick and easy to do compared to using actual capture or

trying to find a video that they have rights to post to youtube.

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supertux

Previous username: Hot Extrusion
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Why are so many popular Youtube videos created by recording a TV screen?

El Jefe

11/24/14 9:48am

i think it's about copyright laws.

Fightgar

11/24/14 9:50am

Partly because it is quick and easy to do compared to using actual capture or

supertux

11/24/14 9:50am

My understanding is that it gets around some of the copyright issues

workindev

11/24/14 9:50am

It may get around their copyright detection, but not copyright law.

El Jefe

11/24/14 10:05am

Are you sure? I remember a while ago when Fox and ESPN were having a spat

darkcoug

11/24/14 10:08am

It is likely fair use since the individual is recording an event.

Thrill

11/24/14 10:15am

Good luck using that explanation when you film a movie in the theater.

supertux

11/24/14 10:23am

I thought that screenshots were considered fair use

workindev

11/24/14 10:22am

Are you looking at BYU highlights from the MTN era?

darkcoug

11/24/14 10:09am

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