1. YouTube Youtube.com -A video sharing (search & browse) website -Created by 3 ex-Paypal employees in 2005 -Uses Adobe Flash and HTML video formats -Displays self-generated video content, movie clips (trailers), music videos, video blogging, educational videos -Some content also uploaded by corporations: CBC, BBC, Vevo, Hulu

2. YouTube -For mature content- restricted to over 18 y.o. -65,000 movie uploads & 100 million views/day – July, 2006 -In Nov., 2006, bought by Google for $1.65 Billion -In May, 2010, 14 Billion views in month -In May, 2011, 3 Billion views/day -3 rd most visited site -after Google, Facebook -Some commercial movies available for $$

3. YouTube ● Playback Adobe Flash Player Plugin required HTML5 trial underway ● Uploading Any user, maximum 15 minutes/video Verified users, maximum 12 hours/video Formats: avi, mkv, mov, mp4, dix, flv, wmv,... Max resolution: 2048p x 1536p HD & SQ, HQ 3D video, can embed video in websites

4. YouTube ● Available in 55 countries, some blocked (China,...) ● Most watched video -”Charlie Bit My Finger”, 513 million views ● YouTube 100 – weekly music chart ● No sexually explicit material, no animal abuse, no shock video, no hate material, no copyright (Uploaded material checked against copyright database. Post only your video creations.) ● Users can flag 'inappropriate' material ● Users can leave comments on postings

5. YouTube ● Search: -Model live steam trains -Model helicopter jet turbine -Cook turkey -Tips for shopping on Ebay -Collect antique dolls -Other ● Upload files -Digital camera, laptop camera, etc -Can be edited before uploading -Use relevant catchy title -Can create a series of small videos -Can post on Google+ website -Can subscribe to various 'Channels'

6. YouTube ● Load YouTube into a website (ie: http://en.support.wordpress.com/videos/youtube/) http://en.support.wordpress.com/videos/youtube/ ● Can be referred to YouTube videos on a Google search (fly hirobo lepton) (can see all related videos posted by same member or similar themed videos from other members ● Use for obtaining commercial movies, training purposes, fun, information, time pass, …... ● Use to educate others, promote your business ● Use to make $$ from YouTube for allowing ads on popular videos (http://www.zdnet.com/how-to-make-money-online-with-youtube-a-comprehensive-guide-7000004995/)http://www.zdnet.com/how-to-make-money-online-with-youtube-a-comprehensive-guide-7000004995/ ● Can customize to focus on channels (topics) of greatest personal interest. (YouTube sends weekly suggestions re your channel) ● Analytics will provide info as to who is watching, from where, etc ● To login to YouTube (to comment, to post video, etc), you will need to create a Gmail.com email address Enjoy! Ron Watt