# Licence report: The Halifax Explosion of 1917

Made 2026-10-20 by Scenyn. Keep it with the video.

## Real footage and photos

| When | Shot | What | Source | Author | Licence | Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0:04 | s2 | Photo: Halifax Explosion blast cloud restored | Wikimedia Commons | Unknown authorUnknown author | Public domain | <https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Halifax_Explosion_blast_cloud_restored.jpg> |
| 0:08 | s3 | Photo: Halifax explosion - Imo | Wikimedia Commons | Unknown authorUnknown author | Public domain | <https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Halifax_explosion_-_Imo.jpg> |
| 0:19 | s5 | Photo: Halifax after the Halifax Explosion, looking toward the Dartmouth side of the harbour, 1917 | Wikimedia Commons | William James | Public domain | <https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Halifax_after_the_Halifax_Explosion,_looking_toward_the_Dartmouth_side_of_the_harbour,_1917.jpg> |
| 0:29 | s7 | Photo: Blast cloud from the Halifax Explosion, December 6, 1917 | Wikimedia Commons | Unknown authorUnknown author | Public domain | <https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Blast_cloud_from_the_Halifax_Explosion,_December_6,_1917.jpg> |
| 0:40 | s9 | Clip: Halifax Explosion, W.G. MacLaughlan, 1917-1920, Scene 05 | Wikimedia Commons | W.G. MacLaughlan | Public domain | <https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Halifax_Explosion,_W.G._MacLaughlan,_1917-1920,_Scene_05.webm> |
| 0:54 | s12 | Photo: Black and white image of a historic steam train engine at a station. | Pexels | Lorenzo Manera | Pexels License | <https://www.pexels.com/photo/vintage-steam-locomotive-at-railway-station-38452514/> |

## 3D models

None.

## Made for this video

- AI pictures and clips: 7 (wavespeed-ai/wan-2.2/i2v-5b-720p, wavespeed-ai/wan-2.2/i2v-720p-ultra-fast, minimax/hailuo-2.3/fast). Generated for this video; check the model providers' terms for your use.
- Motion graphics drawn in code: 1.
- Text cards, maps, charts and titles: made by Scenyn (Didot / Baskerville).

## Sound

- Narration: AI voice by ElevenLabs. Commercial use follows your ElevenLabs plan.
- Music: "documentary" bed bundled with Scenyn.
- Sound effects: bundled with Scenyn.
- Fonts: Google Fonts (SIL Open Font License).

## Credits for the YouTube description

```
Pictures and footage:
- "Halifax Explosion blast cloud restored" by Unknown authorUnknown author, Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)
- "Halifax explosion - Imo" by Unknown authorUnknown author, Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)
- "Halifax after the Halifax Explosion, looking toward the Dartmouth side of the harbour, 1917" by William James, Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)
- "Blast cloud from the Halifax Explosion, December 6, 1917" by Unknown authorUnknown author, Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)
- "Halifax Explosion, W.G. MacLaughlan, 1917-1920, Scene 05" by W.G. MacLaughlan, Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)
- "Black and white image of a historic steam train engine at a station." by Lorenzo Manera, Pexels (Pexels License)
Narration: ElevenLabs AI voice.
```

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