Why do so many "professionals" (like SamDoesArts and RossDraws) defend this shit and act like it's the same as using a reference properly? They get so defensive, too - "Hurr, nothing is original anyways, every professional does it, don't let anyone tell you not to use reference". It's so disingenuous to act like blatantly copying from another picture is the same as using images/videos for information to help in your own original work. They never touch upon the issue of copyright, either - You legally cannot do the shit they're doing unless the image being copied from is either public domain or has a license that specifically allows you to copy from it.