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Hackday Yields Easier Way of Sharing Private Videos

30 Eylül 2009 Çarşamba

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So test it out: go here and click on Edit on any one of your videos. Scroll down to "Broadcasting and Sharing Options," and you should see the privacy settings there. Click on Private to unlock the different ways of sharing the video, including the option to generate a limited-access URL. You can find out more about private videos in this Help Center article.
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Warner Music Comes Back to YouTube

29 Eylül 2009 Salı

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YouTube Musicians Launch a Label

28 Eylül 2009 Pazartesi

We love to brag about successful projects that happen in our community, and so when we heard about DFTBA Records, the label that's all about acts that rose up on YouTube, run by YouTube stalwarts/songwriters Alan Lastufka (fallofautumndistro) and Hank Green (vlogbrothers), we just knew this had to be the subject of a Music Tuesday spotlight. Thus, on the homepage today is a DFTBA showcase, including a premiere of "Live on the Internet" from comedy duo Rhett & Link (cameo alert! a certain rapper appears in the video). You can also hear Hank and Alan talk about why they started DFTBA -- which, by the way, stands for "don't forget to be awesome" -- and experience a taste of their own music.

To date, DFTBA Records has released 10 CDs from YouTube stars like Dave Days, Venetian Princess, and Rhett & Link, and sales have surpassed $100,000. They operate as an independent distribution network, managing digital sales, CD production and (soon) merchandise for popular users like Michael Buckley. So if you're a talented YouTube user with an original song to sing, you may want to check out their site for more details on how to participate...and be even more awesome.
Michele Flannery, YouTube Music, recently favorited "Wildbirds & Peacedrums - My Heart"

The Facebook Challenge: Day 60 - The End!

28 Eylül 2009 Pazartesi

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Ramya Raghavan, Nonprofits Manager, recently watched "George Clooney Wants to Hear From You."

Calling All Creative Types...

24 Eylül 2009 Perşembe

Creator's Cornerartiste

video tutorials about actions on YouTube, special effects techniques, tips on being successful on the site and much more

Help Center articles about editing videos, optimizing them for YouTube, and the basics of uploading

a "feature kit" of tools available to creators

tons of project ideas

a dedicated forum for creative discussions and collaboration

a blog focused on all the cool stuff you make on YouTube

discount offers on products you're most likely to covet as a video-maker (right now Apple is offering free shipping on all orders over $50)

cool graphics to place on your blog or site, to direct people back to your YouTube channel or video

read about tilt-shifting and timelapse"Metal Heart" videobadge gallerygive the site a whirlin the forumMia Quagliarello, Community Manager, recently watched "The Old City of Dubrovnik."

User Inspires Favicon Change

23 Eylül 2009 Çarşamba

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So thank you, Miha at Typophile, for calling that out and being the catalyst behind this change. You are among the many users who've inspired us to do better, and for that we've got a thank you gift with your name on it heading your way.

Margaret Stewart, User Experience Manager, recently favorited "Twits: Episode 1 - P. Diddy, Lindsay Lohan, Brooke Hogan."

Join World Leaders on the Road to Copenhagen

22 Eylül 2009 Salı

In December, world leaders will meet in Copenhagen to discuss a global agreement on climate change as part of the United Nations’ Climate Change Convention (often referred to as COP15). The goal of the meeting is to reduce global warming emissions and ultimately chart a course that avoids the most severe impacts of climate change.

The road to Copenhagen begins now, as heads of state flock to the United Nations in hopes of laying the groundwork for COP15. That's why today, with the Danish government, we're launching the YouTube COP15 channel, where you can you can raise your thoughts and questions on climate change through an initiative called "Raise Your Voice."

We know that you've never been afraid to make your opinions heard on this important issue, from uploading footage of road trips to halt climate change in India to creating humorous educational videos about global warming:

Now here's your chance to submit your most pressing questions about climate change to world leaders through YouTube. All approved entries will be broadcast on screens around COP15 in December and rated by viewers of the channel. The top-rated entries will be put in front of a panel of experts at an interactive debate that will be globally aired by YouTube/CNN International. Two winners will also receive a trip to Copenhagen to be present at the debate.

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