For YouTubers
Stop screen-recording the news. Start licensing the real thing.
Your commentary deserves real footage. POV delivers verified, on-the-ground video from actual events - properly licensed so you never worry about takedowns or copyright strikes.
How It Works In Practice
A Day in the Life
A major bridge collapse trends on social media. You want to cover it today, but you're 2,000 miles away in your home studio.
You open pov.live and search the area. Three contributors have already uploaded verified footage from the scene - timestamped, GPS-confirmed, multiple angles.
You preview watermarked clips, pick the two that fit your narrative, and license them instantly. Total cost: less than a stock footage subscription.
Your video goes live with real, licensed B-roll from the actual scene. No screen recordings of CNN. No fair use gamble. No copyright claim waiting in your inbox.
Your audience notices the difference. Comments mention how much better the footage looks. Retention is up. You've got a new source you can rely on.
The YouTube Footage Problem
Screen Recordings Get Flagged
Recording CNN or Fox News clips puts your channel at risk. One copyright strike can cost you monetization. Three can end your channel.
Stock Footage Looks Fake
Your audience can tell the difference between a real event and a staged clip from a stock library. Generic B-roll undermines your credibility.
Social Media Clips Disappear
That Twitter video you embedded? It can be deleted, made private, or flagged at any time. And you never had a license to use it in the first place.
You Can't Be Everywhere
News breaks globally. You record from one location. Without real footage, you're limited to talking head over a static image.
Why YouTubers Choose POV
Licensed and Rights-Cleared
Every clip comes with a content license. Use it in monetized videos without worrying about copyright claims, strikes, or takedown requests.
Verified Authenticity
GPS coordinates, compass heading, and timestamp are embedded during recording. Your audience - and YouTube - can verify the footage is real.
Request Specific Footage
Need footage from a specific location? Post a bounty. Contributors on the ground get notified and capture exactly what you need.
Pay Per Clip, Not Per Month
No expensive subscriptions. License only the footage you actually use. Pricing is set upfront - no negotiation, no invoices, no waiting.
POV vs What You're Doing Now
| What You Do Now | The Risk | With POV |
|---|---|---|
| Screen-record broadcast news | Copyright strikes, demonetization | Licensed footage, full monetization |
| Embed social media posts | Posts get deleted, no license | Permanent access, clear rights |
| Use stock footage | Looks generic, audience notices | Real events, real locations |
| Talk to camera with no B-roll | Lower engagement and retention | Compelling visuals, higher watch time |