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Got Questions About Making Online Video? YouTube Says "Shoot"

2009-10-09T02:09:45Z

YouTube is throwing a bone to content creators who have questions about how to do online video right.

The mega-video site is partnering with Videomaker magazine to offer free webinars on topics of interest to the would-be iJustines and Ask A Ninjas of the world. Topics will cover how to shop for a video camera, microphone techniques, lighting and all the basics of shooting palatable online video content.

]]> We've found out the hard way that shooting video for the Internet can yield mixed results, and the smallest mistakes while the camera is rolling can lead to huge failures once the video is live online.

Because different content creators struggle with different elements of online video, YouTube is asking users to vote on which topics the first webinar should cover. Options include shopping for a camcorder, button basics, lighting and filtering, microphone techniques, the art of composition and handheld camera techniques. Users can also submit their own ideas and discuss common issues.

The first webinar is scheduled to take place October 27, 2009, at 2 pm Pacific Time/5 pm Eastern Time. The webinar will last for one hour, and interested parties can register here.

As we already know, one of the best ways to avoid the brutality that is YouTube comments (which were recently voted the worst thing on the Internet, we will have you know) is to shoot high-quality video content. Even with inexpensive equipment and no formal filmic education, many YouTube heroes have learned to generate stellar videos. All it takes is practice and a few hints from folks who know. Props to YouTube for giving its users a little nudge in the right direction.

And if you can't make time for the webinar, just watch this very serious and detailed tutorial on video blogging from Justine Ezarik:

Comment from Icky on 2010-01-13

2010-01-13T11:47:17Z

I uploaded a video sucessfully and called it unique name that nobody else is using but when I type that into YouTube it comes up with the message 'No Video available with that name'

Any Ideas ?

Comment from Carl Brothier on 2009-10-10

2009-10-10T20:14:38Z

This video is seriously disturbing. It reminds me of some painful tutorial you're forced to watch in grade school or drivers ed with a trying to be hip style.

Whack, take it off the web already

Comment from Jolie O'Dell on 2009-10-10

2009-10-10T08:17:45Z

Hey Justine! Thanks for stopping by. How could anyone post about YouTube video blogging without the iconic, collar-popping how-to music video? =)

And yes - it was AWESOME meeting you in LA - finally! Hope to see you again soon.

Comment from Leseo on 2009-10-09

2009-10-09T23:45:18Z

Thanks for a post which mixes topics important for content creators, with great suggestions and engaging fun. The webinars you recommend should give YouTube video newbies a good start toward positive remarks in the dreaded comments section.

Comment from Justine on 2009-10-09

2009-10-09T20:12:42Z

haha, glad I could be of some assistance there ;) Great article! Also even more awesome meeting you the other day!!! xo

Comment from tech blog on 2009-10-09

2009-10-09T08:34:33Z

well I've been wanting to make my own online video for make-up tutorials. thanks for this amazing post! :)

Comment from Deane on 2009-10-08

2009-10-09T03:52:43Z

What's the easiest way to create videos / slideshows for you tube format? Maybe you have some links that talk about the top online and offline editing software? Thanks!