Missing April Deadline + Copyright Problems (Patreon)
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Hi, just a quick update to say that the next video will not be ready for the end of April. I've got 3/4s of it basically finished, but several external circumstances mean it won't be done for when I wanted it. It'll be done not far into May though easily.
Whether I can properly upload it is another matter. A snag I am hitting is to do with a song used in the mod. Without spoiling things, the song has no known artist and isn't copyrighted, however some bozos have made a cover version and are using their digital distributor CDBaby to mark me, using the original version, as making a cover of their cover.
It's a nonsense claim and I am hoping I can get around this, as I consider the song a vital part of the mod and video. The claim is automated, so there's a chance that it may not be an issue as editing continues and the song gets chopped up and mixes with the game audio more. If however it comes to the point I may have to dispute it, then further delays could be possible. CDBaby apparently respond to messages so I might be able to get this resolved diplomatically, but we'll have to see how we go. I don't want to start fighting them on the drafts I've been making.
I don't want to upload a version that cuts out the song, but Patrons, at the very least, will definitely get my intended version if I absolutely have to get rid of it.
I will speak here again when it's time to collect questions and then we can see where we go from there.
Stay safe, and I'll speak to you soon.
- Jack