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Have you ever wanted to post a video on YouTube but didn't know start and where to begin? This tutorial will instruct you compose a simple video and post it onto YouTube.
Instructions
1. Create a YouTube account by visiting YouTube.com and registering with the website. Although it is possible to view most videos without an account, you'll need an account to upload videos.
2. Use a webcam or a video camera to film your video. Depending on what you are filming, it should not be more than ten minutes long. Keep in mind that the cheaper the camera is, the lower the quality of video.
3. Launch the Windows Live Movie Maker application. If you don't have it, download it from the Windows Live website (explore.live.com/windows-live-movie-maker). Click the "Movie Maker" icon in the top left corner and select "New project" from the drop-down menu. Click "Add videos and photos" to transfer your video to Windows Movie Maker. If your webcam is built into your computer, the video files may be in a public folder. Be sure to check both the public folder and the video folder.
4. Drag the image of your video to the first box on the bottom of the screen. Add transitioning effects by clicking on the "Animations" tab in the "Video Tools" section.
5. Add music by clicking on the story board and "Add Music." Import any audio that you want and drag it to its desired position in the time line. To move the audio around, simply drag the file.
6. Right-click on the audio file to fade it in or out. You can also adjust the audio levels and volume.
7. Preview your video to make sure that it is OK. When done, click on the "Movie Maker" icon and select "Publish movie." Then select the YouTube icon. Choose the resolution of your movie. Sign in to your Windows Live account. If you don't have a Windows Live account, click the "Sign up" link. Then sign in to your YouTube account and click on My Account. Click on the new tab and highlight "Video upload." Browse for your video then click "Upload video." Depending on the length of the video, it could take anywhere between five to ten minutes to upload and as much as an hour to process the video.
8. View your video after it is processed. Add relevant tags and keywords to generate more hits. Make sure the title and description are in your keywords. Subscribe to users and add them as friends. Commenting on videos is a great way to get your video channel noticed.
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