Using Skyrim music in videos?

[Desocrates]

Is it ok to pur Skyrim music in videos on YouTube? Of course the videos will be of Skyrim but I wanted to put some other Skyrim music in. Would Bethesda claim copyright or are they ok with people using their music?

[Thord]

Can't get away with it. Best thing is a few seconds as an intro or something but don't leave the music going as you play.

[Desocrates]

Originally posted by ThordTV:

Can't get away with it. Best thing is a few seconds as an intro or something but don't leave the music going as you play.

Ok thanks for letting me know, I'm guessing it's the same with any of their pictures then.

[Thord]

In general videos often include pictues for thumbnails, opening screen, etc get used. I haven't ever heard or seen any complaints. I use a screenshot plus transparent logo myself, looks as good as anything you'll find elsewhere.

[Null]

They're okay with it. What they're not okay with is uploading just the soundtrack.

[Thord]

Thanks Sorario, good to know. Actually more than good :)

[cwattyeso]

Think you'll get a Copyright Claim from AdRev or that other popular video claiming company for using the work of Jeremy Soule if you try to monetise the videos.

[Desocrates]

Originally posted by cwattyeso:

Think you'll get a Copyright Claim from AdRev or that other popular video claiming company for using the work of Jeremy Soule if you try to monetise the videos.

Yep you're probably right, I'm just going to stay away from it to be safe.

[Kodaxmax]

i know this old, but its one of the first google results. Bethesda is fine with you using their assets including music for fan videos. It's heavily implied that the video must be in the context of said game, which is understandable.
Eg. using skyrim music in a video about skyrim mods is fine.
https://bethesda.net/en/article/3XrnHrB0iAesac8844yeuo/bethesda-video-policy

[Desocrates]

It's so old, I stopped that YouTube channel and now years later have started a completely different one.

[Kodaxmax]

Originally posted by Desocrates:

It's so old, I stopped that YouTube channel and now years later have started a completely different one.

yeh sorry for the necro, but this will save future googlers from visiting the dreaded 2nd page of a google search.

[SpeedFreak1972]

True Bethesda has no problems with it, however It is to be seen how they will react in the future now MS is in control ... So I still would be cautious

[Thord]

This bit is worth a read:

Commercializing the video content; this includes, for example, selling the video content via online access or in physical form, or selling digital or physical goods exploiting the video content or IP assets from our games

"selling the video content via online access" might include YouTube content published for access only to those who have become paying channel members.

[Thord]

I know it is an old thread but this needs to be said.

Today I had a Copyright against a live stream recording on my Channel. Music volume was off but the Menu music plays regardless. The claim says "Video uses this songs melody". The claim comes from Zenimax and is legit.

As I understand it the route is something like
Microsoft - Zenimax (Xbox) - Bethesda - Skyrim.

So, Bethesda are OK with their music being used in a video but Zenimax are not. Copyright belongs to Zenimax.

No complaints from me. Just passing this on.

[SpeedFreak1972]

Hmm apparently a bit of a policy change there .... also it might come from Zernimax, but it could also be MS that's pressuring Zenimax to better enforce it.