The situation you describe involves different aspects of copyright law and performance rights. Here's why the outcomes differ: 1. Street performer singing a song: When a street performer sings a copyrighted song in public, they are generally not violating copyright law because public performances are typically allowed without a license[1]. However, this doesn't mean the performance is free from all copyright considerations. 2. Video of street performance on YouTube: If someone records the street performance and uploads it to YouTube, they might not face copyright issues because: - The recording itself is their own original work. - The performance was in a public space. - There may be an implied license from the performer, who was aware of being recorded[1]. 3. Using that video in your own video: If you use the YouTube video of the street performance in your own video, you could face copyright issues because: - You're creating a derivative work using someone else's reco...
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