How to upload video to YouTube

By Kevin Savetz on 19 July 2007

Tags: upload | video | webcam | youtube | step

Want to jump on the YouTube bandwagon, but not sure how to share your video content? All you really need is a Webcam and Web browser, and this quick tutorial will show you how dead easy it can be.

Step One
If you don't have a YouTube account yet, you'll need to create one. Go to YouTube.com and click Sign Up. Type your info in the form. Choose the Standard account type for now.

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Step Two
The Upload Videos option is located in the top right corner of the main page, underneath the search box.

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Step Three
To create a video with your Webcam, you don't need video software. Click Use Quick Capture on the upload form: you can then record a video right from you Web browser.

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Step Four
Click Upload Videos. Take special care filling out the Title, Description and Tags fields: the words you use will help others find your video. Search other YouTube videos to see which tags and keywords are most popular.

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05/03/2008 08:00 PM

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