How to Make a YouTube video

Want to get into the world of video podcasting? Have some home movies that you want the world to see? Want to market a product? Are you an unabashed exhibitionist? YouTube is your place.

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• A digital camera
• A YouTube account

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     Make a movie using a digital camera, web cam, or cell phone. An old VHS will only work if you transfer it to a digital file-you'll need a digital converter to plug an older camcorder into the computer. You can upload a YouTube movie directly from a phone if you set up a Mobile Profile in YouTube. With a high speed connection, it should generally take a few minutes, give or take.
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     Edit your movie. Programs such as Mac's iMovie or Windows' MovieMaker are both good-add titles, effects, cut out a bad take, etc.
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     Resize the video so it looks best in YouTube. The site accepts QuickTime .MOV, Windows .AVI, or .MPG files at 340x240 resolution. There's a 100MB size and 10 minute length limit.
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     Create a YouTube account. Click on Upload Videos in the upper right corner of the home page.
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     Create a title, description, tags, category, and set language. The more information the better to help people find the video.