Video editing involves several legal aspects, particularly concerning copyright and intellectual property. Content used in video editing, such as music, images, audio, or footage, must be authorized by the copyright holder; otherwise, it may constitute copyright infringement. Key legal aspects to be aware of in video editing include :

Copyright Law

• Copyright Act B.E. 2537: Thai copyright law covers the protection of literary works, musical works, artistic works, and multimedia works, including videos. Using copyrighted videos, music, or images without permission is considered copyright infringement and may result in legal action.
• Use of Licensed Media: You can use royalty-free media or media under Creative Commons licenses, which allow usage in editing as long as you comply with the conditions set by the copyright holder, such as giving credit.

Intellectual Property Law

• Intellectual Property Law: This law protects intangible assets, including rights to creative works. If you use fonts or graphic images that are legally protected in your editing work, you must obtain permission from the copyright holder.

Third-Party Images and Sounds

• If your video includes images or sounds of third parties, such as interviews or photographs from others, you must obtain written consent from those individuals to avoid infringing on personal rights and publicity rights.

Advertising Law

• If video editing is part of online advertising or product promotion, the Consumer Protection Act and the Advertising Act require advertisers to be honest, avoid misleading advertising, and not deceive consumers.

Employment Contracts and Agreements

• When hiring for video editing services, having a contract between the client and the service provider is crucial to prevent future legal issues. The contract should clearly specify the rights to distribute and the ownership of the work’s copyright.

Summary
When providing video editing services, it is essential to comply with copyright laws and related regulations, especially regarding the use of legally obtained media and clear contracts.

When Editing Videos for Advertising or Promoting Products Related to Food, Medicine, and Cosmetics, Compliance with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Regulations is Required. The relevant legal requirements are as follows :

Food Act B.E. 2522

• If the edited video advertises food products, the advertisement must not mislead consumers and must comply with FDA regulations. The advertisement text and information must be approved by the FDA before publication. Additionally, exaggerated claims about the product’s benefits are prohibited.

Drug Act B.E. 2510

• For drug products, any advertisement or presentation of information in the video must be authorized by the FDA before release. The text or information about the drug in the video must meet the established standards and must not mislead about the drug’s properties.

Cosmetic Act B.E. 2558

• In cases of advertising cosmetics or beauty products, the video must adhere to FDA regulations, particularly regarding the claims made, the language used, and ensuring that claims are truthful and approved by the FDA.

Health Product Advertising Law

• Advertising of health products, such as dietary supplements or health care products, requires FDA approval. Video editing related to claims must comply with FDA advertising regulations, including prohibitions on using images, sounds, or text that are exaggerated or misleading about the product.

Medical Product Advertising Requirements

• For medical products, such as medical devices, presenting or advertising through video must obtain permission and information from the FDA. The edited video must contain accurate and clear content as specified by the FDA.

Summary
Video editing related to food, drug, cosmetic, or other health products must strictly adhere to FDA regulations to ensure that the publication complies with the law and does not mislead consumers.