At first the Internet was used only for research. As the popularity of the internet grew, so did the activities people performed. Today, millions of people use the Internet for entertainment. If you are somebody who does this, there is a good chance that you have heard of YouTube. YouTube is an online video website that allows visitors to view homemade videos by other members. There is also much more that you can do with YouTube. If you have a camcorder, webcam, or screen capture software, you can also make and share your own video.
Are you making your own video? That sounds pretty fun doesn’t it? A large number of Internet users of all different ages, have made the decision to make their own videos. Many of these videos are used to share experiences with others, show off a favorite scene from a favorite TV show, express certain beliefs, or to just make a comedy video. If you are interested in making a video of your own, whatever its purpose may be, you should start thinking of some video ideas.
Start coming up with some video ideas? Yes. Before you can do anything you have to come up with what the video will be about. Unfortunately, too many people read too much into making online videos. They are not necessarily involved their video content, but how the video will be made and uploaded to the system. If you are planning on submitting a video to Youtube, relax and worry about other things. This is because Youtube’s uploading process is the easiest one that you will find online.
The first step, of course will be to make your video. To do this, you will need a video recording device. These devices most commonly include camcorders and webcams. As mentioned earlier, you can make just about any type of video that you want. One thing to remember is that your video will be seen by thousands of Internet users at the least. Make sure your video is appropriate. If you plan on putting in anything really graphic or containing foul language, it may be a good idea to make note of it in the video’s title. Later on, you should be able to make this title.
When making your video, it is also important to note Youtube’s limitations. The previous limitation on the length of your video was ten minutes. That has changed. Also a video over 100 MB may be questionable. However, aside from their other rules, stipulated in their terms of use agreement, there are really no other restrictions. This means that you can create as many videos as you want. In fact, if you would like to make a video that is longer than the current limit, you can do so by making it a two part video.
With YouTube, things are easier if you are able to save your video using movie making software. There are a number of different programs that you can use such as Windows MovieMaker and Camtasia. These programs can easily be obtained, but most computers, especially newer ones, already have some sort of movie editing software installed. Once you open your video on your computer with one of the previously mentioned software programs, you should be able to edit and save your video. Of course, you do not have to edit if, if you do not want to.
To upload your video to YouTube, you must first sign up to be a member, if you haven’t already. It is free to sign up for a membership. The signup process is just used to attach your information to your videos and keep track of all of them, especially if you decide to upload more than one. Once you signup for YouTube, you should see an option that will allow you to create or upload your own videos. You will need to follow those directions. Depending on the type of internet connection your have, your videos could be uploaded and ready for viewing in as little as a few minutes.
