How to Replace Music in YouTube Video

In this blog post, I will walk you through the step-by-step process involved in How to Replace Music in a YouTube Video using the built-in Video Editor in YouTube Studio.

The built-in YouTube video editor is a basic editor, however, it can come very handy when you need to edit a video that you’ve already uploaded to your YouTube channel.

 This can be especially helpful if you’ve got a copyright claim on your video and need to change or replace the music and release your video from the copyright claim.

Bear in mind that I’m using the web version of YouTube Studio and I’m not sure if this feature is available yet in the Android or iOS YouTube Studio apps.

If you prefer following video instructions, I've created a step-by-step video in which I walk you through the whole process. You can check the video below. Further down this blog post, you will also find written instructions on how to do the same.

To access the built-in YouTube video editor, go into Edit mode for the specific video. Once you do so, you will see a link to the YouTube video editor (in the left side panel) if you're using the web version of YouTube.

 
To add music from the YouTube Audio Library, click on the audio button in the top-left panel where you see several video editing tools. This will open the YouTube Audio Library, you can then hover your mouse, over a specific song/music track and click the ADD button.

This will add the song/music track to your current audio track in the timeline. The newly added song/music track can be moved, by dragging along the timeline. You will also see a button on the newly added song/music track that looks like 3 sliders. This button allows you to adjust the mic level (volume) using the slider.

If you move it to the extreme left position, it will maintain your current audio, while also adding the newly added song/music track. If you move it to the extreme right position, it will replace the original audio.

So you can adjust the level accordingly, based on your needs. You can preview the changes before you save them. You can also revert back to the original video, if you do not like the changes you’ve made.

Hope this tutorial helped. If you can check my other YouTube Help tutorials. If you still have further question or concerns, please feel free to use the comments section below. Thanks for stopping by!

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How to Replace Copyrighted Music in YouTube

If you create video content on YouTube via your YouTube channel you must already know about copyright claims and copyright infringement.

If you're new and don't know the basics on copyright infringement, I would highly recommend you take the time to learn at least the basics.

Essentially, the Copyright Act protects the ownership and usage rights for creative works including works of art and written books, as well as other types of media.

Copyright is the legal and exclusive right to copy, or permit to be copied, some specific work of art. A variety of content can be protected by copyright, including books, songs, films, artwork, etc.

YouTube has an automated system in place called as Content Id which helps content creators and owners identify other YouTube videos that include content they own. A content ID claim is different from a Copyright Takedown notice. A content ID claim doesn't result in a copyright strike, but a copyright takedown notice does.

I create original content on YouTube, which include images, graphics, video footage, music, etc. Sometimes I use music that is specifically licensed to use, even for commercial purposes. However, in the past, whenever I've used licensed music from third-parties, I've experienced copyright claims, both Content ID as well as copyright takedown notices.

In every case, I've been able to produce a license and the copyright claim was released. However, based on my experience on YouTube, I've sometimes received multiple copyright claims on the same video from different sources. This caused a lot of frustration and waste of my precious time because I would have to constantly dispute copyright claims.

So when YouTube launched the YouTube Audio Library I started using music exclusively from this library because its copyright-free and can be used even on monetized videos. Since then it's been smooth sailing.

However, recently, I got copyright claim from a Content ID match on an old video that I had uploaded in 2012. I was surprised because I do have a license to use the music. Anyway, this time I decided to replace the music instead of disputing the claim.

In this video tutorial below, I walk you through the process step-by-step on How to Replace Copyrighted Music in a YouTube Video. It's a fairly simple process which is done directly within YouTube. And you can replace the music by using a copyright-free audio track from the YouTube Audio Library.

On the flip side, I've had many of my YouTube videos stolen by bad actors on YouTube and uploaded to their channels without my permission. Previously, I had to manually search on YouTube and then file a copyright takedown notice.

However, since YouTube introduced the new Copyright Match Tool, it's saved me a lot of time and frustration. The Copyright Match Tool is a blessing because it automatically identifies content that has been used by other channel owners. All the infringing videos are listed down and copyright takedown notices can be filed within the tool itself.

I've created a separate blog post covering this in more detail, but you can check this video on how the Copyright Match Tool works.

Hope you found this YouTube help article useful. If you have any questions, please leave them in the comments section. Thanks for stopping by!

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How to Upload YouTube Channel Trailer

The YouTube Channel Trailer is one of the very useful branding features that is available to YouTube creators.

If you want to build and grow a professional YouTube channel, then you should definitely look at using the branding features that YouTube offers like channel art and of course the video trailer.

In this blog post, I will cover the basics of the YouTube channel trailer as well as some tips and guidelines on how to create a good video trailer for your channel.

Also, I will show you step-by-step how I created my 2019 YouTube channel trailer in Viddyoze which is a video animation software.

What is a YouTube Channel Trailer?

Well, first let me briefly explain to you what a YouTube channel trailer is. YouTube has provided many branding features to creators like the option to upload channel art, profile picture, including a video trailer.

Basically, it's a video that you can display on your main channel page. This channel trailer is shown to all unsubscribed visitors who land on your channel.

The video trailer should be focused, short and provide the visitor a quick snapshot of the type of content they can expect on your channel. Generally, the channel trailer should be between 30 to 60 seconds in duration.You can do a voice-over if you want to, but I created mine as a video montage.

How to Upload Channel Trailer to YouTube?

In the above video, I walk you through each of the steps involved in uploading your video trailer to your YouTube channel. Also, below I briefly list down the steps involved. To upload a YouTube channel trailer, follow these steps shown below:

1. Upload video like a regular YouTube video;
2. Go to the channel you want to upload the trailer;
3. Click on the Customize button;
4. Go to the Home tab;
5. Click on the tab that reads “For New Visitors”;
6. Click on the pencil (edit) button;
7. Choose the “Change Trailer” option;
8. Choose video you want as your channel trailer.

Once you've uploaded your channel video trailer, it will display for all your non-subscribers who visit your main channel page. This is a great way to capture their attention.

How to Create a YouTube Channel Trailer?

This blog post was mainly focused on how to upload your channel trailer. However, if you're also interested in learning how to create professional-looking YouTube channel trailers, you can watch this tutorial below. In this video tutorial, I walk you through the process, step-by-step, on how I created my 2019 YouTube channel trailer using the Viddyoze animation software.

There is so much more you can do with Viddyoze. For example, if you want to create high-quality logo stings (i.e. animated logos) by using your company logo, you can do that too. Additionally, you can incorporate various other video elements when creating your videos.

For example, you can create intros, outros, lower-thirds, cool text animations, call-to-actions and so much more. You can check my Viddyoze Review video below to learn more about the key features and how you can benefit from this video animation software.

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How to Add Clickable Link in YouTube Video

The YouTube Annotations tool was a really useful feature that allowed YouTubers to add different types of interactive annotations in their videos. I personally used this tool extensively because I found it very useful.

One useful benefit was being able to create clickable links in YouTube videos. In March 2017, YouTube announced that they would be phasing out the annotations feature citing decreased usage.

They recommended using the new Cards and End Screens features instead, which are more mobile-friendly. I miss having the annotations tool, but do appreciate the Cards and End Screens features.

In this blog post, I'm going to focus on How to Create Clickable Links to your Website in YouTube videos. Over the years, the eligibility requirements for this feature has also changed. So first I'm going to share the overall steps involved in this process.

OVERALL PROCESS INVOLVED

STEP 1: You need to be part of the YouTube Partner Program (YPP)

In order to be eligible to join the YouTube Partner Program, you need to have 4,000 public watch hours in the last 12 months, as well as, have more than 1,000 subscribers. You can click the link above to learn more.

STEP 2: Associate your website with your Google Account.

In this step, you need to associate your website to your Google account by adding it to Google's Search Console (formerly known as Webmaster Tools). You can check the video tutorial below for step-by-step instructions.

STEP 3: Add a Card or End Screen to your video to create a clickable link to your website.

In order to add a clickable link to your website in your YouTube video, you also need to add a video or video playlist element. Again, you can check the video tutorial below for detailed instructions.

HOW TO ASSOCIATE WEBSITE TO GOOGLE ACCOUNT

So once you've applied for the YouTube Partner Program and your application has been approved, you will be able to associate your website to your Google account and YouTube channel.

In order to do this, you will need to add your website to Google Search Console which was formerly known as Google Webmaster Tools. You start by adding a new Property and then add the necessary website details. You will then have several options to add a piece of code (called the Meta Tag) to your website.

Once you do the above, you need to go back to Google Search Console and verify your ownership of the website. Finally, you need to go to your YouTube account under Advanced Settings and add your website URL and save the changes. You can check this step-by-step tutorial below as I walk your through each step:

HOW TO CREATE CLICKABLE LINK IN YOUTUBE VIDEO

Once you've successfully associated your website to your Google account, you are now ready to add a clickable link in your YouTube videos. In order to do so, you go into video Edit mode via the Video Manager section. Next, you click on either Cards or End Screens tab.

Click on the Add Element button, and under the Link section, click on Create. You will see a dialog box pop-up, enter your website URL and click Next. Enter a Title, choose a Call  To Action, upload a thumbnail. And finally, click the Create Element button.

Bear in mind that you are required to also add a video or video playlist element when adding a website link. Also, note that you can only add an End Screen at the last 20-seconds of the video. In the video tutorial below, I walk you through the process step-by-step:

Well, hope you found this blog post useful. If you have any questions, please leave them in the comments sections and I will do my best to help you. Thanks for stopping by!

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How to Submit Retraction Claim in YouTube

Copyrighted video content being stolen and re-uploaded by unscrupulous YouTubers has long been an issue for original content creators on YouTube. As part of their on-going effort to counter this blatant copyright infringement, YouTube released a new Copyright Match Tool.

This copyright tool was beta tested by a select group of YouTubers and then phased in to a broader user-base. I got access to this Copyright Match Tool because some of my own original video content was stolen and re-uploaded, by other YouTubers, without my permission.

In the past, I've had to file video take-down notices with YouTube and they were quick to remove the stolen videos. When I checked the Copyright Match Tool, I was not surprised to see 8 of my videos that were identified as a 100% match. Essentially, another 8 of my videos were re-uploaded to YouTube by other YouTubers without my permission.

So I requested that these videos be removed. I created a separate blog post of my firsthand experience using the Copyright Match Tool. You will also find this video at the end of this blog post.

Anyway, the purpose of creating this blog post was to show you How to Submit a Retraction Claim in YouTube. A retraction claim is essentially restoring a video that was previously taken down.

So, after I requested all my 8 videos (that were re-uploaded) to be taken down, one of these YouTubers got in touch with me and requested that I submit a retraction. He said he made a mistake and was sorry about it and that he wouldn't do it again. The bigger issue was that due to this video take-down request that I filed, via the Copyright Match Tool, caused him to receive a copyright strike on his YouTube channel.

This meant that his channel got de-monetized. So to help him out, I decided to submit a retraction claim on the video in question. In doing so, the copyright strike would be removed from his channel and he would be able to continue earning income via the YouTube Partner Program.

One thing to bear in mind, when submitting a retraction claim, is that the video in question is restored. So you need to get confirmation from the YouTuber that he or she will delete the video after it's restored. In this case, the main purpose was really to help this YouTuber restore his channel monetization, so he agreed to delete the video as soon as it is restored.

Here is my video tutorial on How to Submit a Retraction Claim in YouTube. You will also find the step-by-step written instructions below:

Submitting a retraction claim on a previously taken down video is fairly simple to do. And here are the step-by-step instructions on How to Submit a Retraction Claim in YouTube:

1. Log into your YouTube channel;
2. Go to Video Manager;
3. Click on “Submit Retraction”;
4. Check the box next to the video you want to retract;
5. and finally click the “Retract Claims” button.

Once the video is successfully retracted, it will be restored and you will receive a confirmation email from YouTube. Make sure that the YouTuber deletes the restored video.

And below, you will find my video tutorial on How to Use the Copyright Match Tool in YouTube:

Well, hope you found this blog post and video tutorials helpful. If you have any questions, feel free to leave them in the comments section. Thanks for stopping by!

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How to Use YouTube Custom Blurring Tool

YouTube introduced the Custom Blurring Tool in late February 2016. This is an extension of the blurring feature they had launched in 2012. This new feature provides the ability to blur people’s faces or blur sensitive information in your videos uploaded to YouTube.

I think it’s a great feature to have built-in, as part of the YouTube’s video Enhancements tools. This blur feature can be used once the video is uploaded to your channel.

The blur tool is a desktop version and works on static and moving objects. Of course, it’s a bit tricky and potentially time-consuming when working with moving subjects in your video.

When using the Custom Blurring tool, I noticed that it can be a little tricky when blurring moving objects, especially during the beginning of the video. The preview looks grainy and so it’s not always easy to tell if the final edited video will come out right. The video below is a test video I used to test out YouTube’s Custom Blurring Tool. As you can tell, at the beginning of the video, it didn’t completely cover one of the girl’s faces, but overall I think it’s did a pretty good job of blurring the faces in the entire video.

To use the Custom Blurring Tool, find the video in your Video Manager. Then click on the Edit button, and choose Enhancements. Next, in the Blurring Effects tab, you will find two blurring options: automatic, and custom. When you choose the Custom option, you will be able to draw a blur box around the area in the video that you want to blur.

This tool is designed to intuitively analyze what you’re trying to blur as the video plays. Depending on how movement there is, you will need to do some fine-tuning by adjusting the blur boxes as your scrub through the video. You will see the blur annotations in your video timeline. You can accordingly adjust the duration of the blur on the timeline itself. For static objects, you can use the Lock feature in the video timeline.

Once you’re done making the changes, you can save the video as a new video, or override the existing video and publish it on YouTube. In case you don’t want to publish the video life publicly, you can first upload the video as Unlisted and then make it public once you’re completed the changes and are happy with the result. It does take a little while for processing the changes.

For example, a short 19 second video (as shown above) took around 10 minutes to process. 10 minutes may not seem like a long time, but for a 19-second video, it is. But then again, it will depend on how many adjustments have been made. The Custom Blurring Tool is not perfect, but it’s very useful to have in your video editing arsenal.

You can check the video tutorial below on How to Use the YouTube Custom Blurring Tool:

Have you tried YouTube’s Custom Blurring Tool? Feel free to share your thoughts and comments below. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. Thanks for stopping by!

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