There are many great websites and resources where you can find copyright-free videos to upload on YouTube. Here are a few of the most popular:

Free Stock Footage Websites:

  • Pexels: Pexels offers a large library of high-quality videos and photos, all of which are free to use for commercial and non-commercial purposes. You can search for videos by keyword, category, or popularity.
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  • Pixabay: Similar to Pexels, Pixabay offers a wide selection of free stock footage and photos. All of the content is released under a Creative Commons Zero license, which means you can use it for any purpose without attribution.
  • Videvo: Videvo is another great option for finding free stock footage. The website is curated by a team of editors, so you can be sure that the quality of the videos is high.
  • Clipchamp: Clipchamp offers a library of over a million free stock footage clips, as well as tools for editing your videos.

YouTube Channels with Royalty-Free Videos:

  • Artgrid: Artgrid is a YouTube channel that uploads new royalty-free videos every week. The videos cover a wide range of topics, from nature and landscapes to cityscapes and people.
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  • Free Stock Footage: Free Stock Footage is another YouTube channel that uploads royalty-free videos. The channel is updated regularly with new content.
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  • Mixkit: Mixkit is a project from Wix that offers a library of free stock footage, photos, and music. The videos are available in a variety of resolutions and formats.

Creative Commons Videos:

  • Wikimedia Commons: Wikimedia Commons is a repository of freely usable media files, including videos. You can search for videos by keyword, license, or category.
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  • Internet Archive: The Internet Archive is a non-profit library of millions of free books, movies, music, and websites. The website also has a collection of free stock footage.
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Other Resources:

  • Film Riot: Film Riot is a website and YouTube channel that offers filmmaking tutorials and resources. The website also has a section with links to free stock footage websites.
  • NoFilmSchool: NoFilmSchool is another website and YouTube channel that offers filmmaking tutorials and resources. The website also has a section with links to free stock footage websites.

Please keep in mind that even though these videos are free to use, it's always a good idea to read the license carefully before using them. Some licenses may require you to attribute the creator or include a link back to their website.

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