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iPhone Cinema on Vimeo

If you've read some of my previous posts - you know that the new(er) iPhone 4S from Apple has taken root in the independent film and video community.  There are a number of producers who have created short projects using the new, HD video capabilities of the iPhone 4s.  There is a channel on Vimeo (the video sharing website) dedicated to films/videos shot with the iPhone.To check out the videos you can visit the page here: Vimeo iPhone HD Cimema 

Here is the introduction:

The very best HD films from the new iPhone are featured here, already over 150k views, please post a shout if you would like your film to be added here, thanks for watching the new revolution in film making!

New Video Tools on Both Ends of the Scale

It's been a very interesting couple of weeks in the equipment department for video producers... what makes it most interesting in my mind is the new gear at both ends of the price 'scale' - we've seen new models and application in the more expensive professional models as well as more affordable (read inexpensive) cameras.

Tremendous Titles - Online Class from Your Video Expert

 Join Your Video Expert Chet Davis for an on-line class where you'll learn
how to produce more creative and impactful titles for your video projects.

One of the first things your audience sees is your opening title, whether it's simple or more elaborate.  I would assert that this first glimpse of your project will begin to set a tone in your viewers minds about your work. 

Titles can also be used effectively throughout your production to emphasize and introduce, to clarify and review.  The titles you create for your videos can have more impact than some would imagine.

In this 1-hour on-line learning session Your Video Expert - Chet Davis - will teach you how to plan for and produce titles that are fully complimentary to your videos purpose, and that will have your audience engaged from the beginning screen.   

Here's what you will learn

 

• An introduction to title/design fundamentals - including fonts, styles, and safe zones
• How to use color, opacity, edges and backgrounds to compliment your title
• Creative samples and suggestions for titles throughout your video
  • Opening Titles
  • Section Titles
  • Lower-Thirds Titles
  • Closing Credits

Registration for this on-line classroom is free to Silver and Gold Ticket Members at YourVideoExpert.net - for all others it's just $10 for this valuable learning opportunity.  Additional information and on-line registration available now at http://videoexpertnov09.eventbrite.com/

 

Verifying Your YouTube Channel to Upload Longer Videos

One of the quick mentions I made in the webinar last week - Introduction to Video Sharing Websites - may be a little nugget for those who have not heard of this before. 

YouTube now allows longer videos to be uploaded and shared on your YouTube Channel. In fact, the 15-minute length that is the default
length for all new YouTube Channels, can be increased pretty easily.  Once your YouTube Channel has been 'verifyed' you can load videos up to 12 hours in length (but please, spare us from that long of a video!)

Anyone with a YouTube Channel, even a newer Channel, can 'upgrade' to allow longer videos as long as your YouTube account is in good standing and has no Content ID blocks on any content. Basically this means you are not or have not posted any content deemed inappropriate according to the 'Community Guidelines' and that you are in good standing relative to the YouTube copyright policies (you're not using commercial, popular music in your videos).  

If that fits you, then you simply need to verify your YouTube account using a mobile phone.Do this by clicking onto the 'Upload videos' page on your YouTube channel and click the link you should see below

You enter your telephone number when prompted and then type in a code provided to your mobile phone.  Done... it's really that simple, and then your Upload Page will have a prompt indicating you can now upload longer videos.