YouTube is the world's largest video archive, gathering millions of views every day and replenishing its collection with user-uploaded videos every second. If you are still unfamiliar with this resource, now is the time to do it.
Youtube is…
Talking about what YouTube is and how to use it, first of all, we will briefly characterize video hosting. The name You Tube is a combination of the English words "you" and "pipe" (the English slang name for the TV). In Russian transcription, you can pronounce both "YouTube" and "YouTube".
The resource demonstrates, stores, delivers various video files. Any user can view all kinds of videos from the catalog, rate them, comment on them, share them with friends (including on social networks), as well as upload and edit their videos. YouTube contains content for any request: news, trailers and movies, music videos,educational videos, hacks and tutorials, vlogs, reviews, humorous videos and more.
Figures and facts
Now some numbers. The YouTube company was founded in 2005, the Russian adaptation of the site became available in 2007. It has been owned by Google since 2006. Every minute, about 60 hours of various videos are uploaded to the site, and about 86 thousand per day. In 2012, the number of daily content views exceeded 4 billion. And it is not surprising, because YouTube is the second most visited site in the world and the most popular video hosting. Russians, by the way, make up only about 2% of its audience - 51 million users.
How to use YouTube?
For those who want to learn more about what YouTube is and how to use it, we will tell you how to navigate it if you have chosen the role of a viewer for yourself.
Register on the site
Of course, unregistered users can watch videos on the hosting, but authorization on the site will give you a number of advantages:
- you can subscribe to any channel you like - the system will notify you when new videos are released on it;
- in the "Viewed" section, all the videos you see will be saved;
- you can click on the "Timed Watch" icon to view the video later;
- you will be able to rate other users' creations and comment on them.
You can register with gmail.com email. If you already have it, then youautomatically authorized on the video hosting - just log in.
Watch video
Open youtube.com in your browser. On the main page, you will be offered the most popular videos among users. Something you need here will appear when you watch a number of videos that interest you. YouTube will suggest content based on your preferences.
Watching a video is simple: click on the icon of the video you like or on its name. When you move the mouse cursor down the video player, you will see a menu with useful features: volume, video resolution, wide screen, fast scrolling to the desired location. Even lower: information about the video, comments. Here you can also rate the video by clicking on the "thumbs up" or "thumbs down".
Video Search
Deciphering further how to use YouTube correctly, one cannot but touch on the topic of search. It is carried out simply - at the very top of any page of the site there will be a search bar where you can enter a word or phrase that characterizes what you would like to find. You can find something interesting in the "Catalogue of channels" on the left side, and in the "Recommendations" on the right side of the page.
Channels
Channels here - a collection of videos from one author. Each user has his own channel, which can be filled with videos. If someone's collection seemed interesting to you, you can subscribe to it - you will receive notifications about the appearance of a new one in itcontent.
How to use YouTube channel for a blogger?
If you came to the site in order to share your creations with users yourself, your attention is the following instruction.
Before introducing your creativity to users, make the appearance of the channel attractive:
- On one account you can keep several channels at once - if your creativity or business is multifaceted.
- First of all, upload a high-quality "avatar" photo to your Google account.
- Decorate the banner (top long image) with a matching collage or photo.
- The name of the channel should be catchy, and the description should be concise and informative.
- Add a short trailer (how to use YouTube to upload videos - see below), where you greet subscribers, motivate them to watch you.
- Customize the sections of your home page - attract users with your brightest creations.
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Video upload
After the channel has found a "face", it's time to upload the first video:
- Users don't like "raw" videos - adjust its contrast, brightness, cut bad parts, remove camera shake, overlay suitable music in the YouTube Video Editor application (asuse - see below).
- Until you have verified your account using your mobile number, you can upload videos no longer than 15 minutes.
- The video can be downloaded from both a PC and a gadget (download the official app for convenience). Both ready-made and just shot on a webcam are laid out.
- Like a channel, each video should have a bright title, a comprehensive description.
- Tags are words that users use to find your video on the web. Write specific, concise, brief descriptions - about 10 pieces.
- Privacy - open access to a limited audience.
- After publication, share the link to the video with your friends on your blog, social network profile.
Youtube video editor
It is impossible not to mention this handy add-on when talking about what YouTube is and how to use it. So, his tools are:
- brightness/contrast, auto-correction;
- image stabilization;
- slow down / speed up playback;
- art filters;
- sound control;
- gluing (up to 50 videos and 500 photos) and trimming clips;
- video rotation;
- adding text, music, photos to the video;
- adding transitions and title video.
It's easy to start using it: "Creator Studio" - "Create" - "Video Editor":
- Dragalready uploaded video or clips to the video track.
- Audio: Choose from hundreds of thousands of tunes.
- All editing tools will be available to you in the right window.
- Cut out bad moments with Scissors.
- Set up smooth transitions between video parts.
- Use the correction tools to make the image clear and bright. Pay attention to the "Stabilizer".
- If desired, complete the video with titles and explanatory text.
Affiliate program
For users, it is represented by monetization - advertising will be embedded in the video, for each viewing by a viewer a certain amount will come to your account.
How to use the YouTube affiliate program: "Creative Studio" - "Channel" - "Monetization" - "Enable". Then it's up to the site administration - after checking your channel (this may take several weeks), a notification about the decision will be sent to your e-mail and in this section: approval or rejection of the application. A positive decision awaits users with more views.
You can talk endlessly about what YouTube is and how to use it, but it's better, as they say, to see once. After getting acquainted with video hosting, many immediately add it to their favorite bookmarks.
