A couple of weeks ago we quietly launched a new and easier way to share private videos: now you can generate a special URL for your private video and send it to up to 25 people, who, assuming they're logged in to YouTube, [...]
Hackday Yields Easier Way of Sharing Private Videos
Diposting oleh Greatest on Rabu, 30 September 2009
Warner Music Comes Back to YouTube
Diposting oleh Greatest on Selasa, 29 September 2009
Music Licensing: It's complicated. Let's face it. But today all of that is beside the point: we are happy to announce that Warner Music Group (WMG)'s artists are returning home to YouTube. Under this new, multi-year global agreement, you will be able [...]
YouTube Musicians Launch a Label
Diposting oleh Greatest on Senin, 28 September 2009
We love to brag about successful projects that happen in our community, and so when we heard about DFTBA Records, the label that's all about acts that rose up on YouTube, run by YouTube stalwarts/songwriters Alan Lastufka (fallofautumndistro) and Hank [...]
The Facebook Challenge: Day 60 - The End!
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We talked trash about giving ourselves two months to get more fans on Facebook than some well-known celebs, and though we're now totaling 3.65 million fans and have gained nearly 600K since embarking upon this journey, we [...]
Calling All Creative Types...
Diposting oleh Greatest on Kamis, 24 September 2009
We'd like to introduce you to the Creator's Corner, a new hub for aspiring video-makers. This section of the site brings together all the information a budding artiste could want to know about making videos, including:video tutorials about actions on [...]
User Inspires Favicon Change
Diposting oleh Greatest on Rabu, 23 September 2009
Favicon is short for "Favorites Icon" and it is a square icon that often appears in your Web browser's address bar or in your list of bookmarks.An enterprising blogger at Typophile recently pointed out that our favicon was [...]
Join World Leaders on the Road to Copenhagen
Diposting oleh Greatest on Selasa, 22 September 2009
In December, world leaders will meet in Copenhagen to discuss a global agreement on climate change as part of the United Nations’ Climate Change Convention (often referred to as COP15). The goal of the meeting is to reduce global warming emissions and [...]
Five Stars Dominate Ratings
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This graph fascinated us and so we wanted to share. It shows the number of videos that receive specific star ratings: one star for when you loathe something, five for when you love it. Judging from this chart, it looks like [...]
Extending the Olive Branch on YouTube
Diposting oleh Greatest on Senin, 21 September 2009
Today, in honor of the International Day of Peace, a UN-recognized global day of nonviolence and ceasefire, we're turning up the volume on this important issue by featuring peace-related film, music, and activism on the site.In the Screening Room, we're [...]
If Only Every Homework Assignment Had Prizes Like This...
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As a new school year unfolds, here's an assignment for America's students from the U.S. Department of Education and YouTube: in two minutes or less, make a video showing the nation and the world how education will help you achieve your dreams, and upload [...]
Release Notes: 9/17/09
Diposting oleh Greatest on Kamis, 17 September 2009
We're back with a rundown of the new features and changes that went live recently:Friend suggestions: As mentioned in a previous post, we've started the first phase of the "find your friends" project with a module on the homepage that makes friend suggestions [...]
The Votes Are In: Fall TV's Most Anticipated Show
Diposting oleh Greatest on Rabu, 16 September 2009
YouTube users voted on over 100 Fall TV previews, and the most anticipated show of the season is...drumroll, please...Mythbusters. Congratulations to Jamie and Adam, who busted some viral video myths last season and whose popularity with our community [...]
First Round of Democracy Definers Find Fame - Will You?
Diposting oleh Greatest on Selasa, 15 September 2009
Today is the International Day of Democracy and what better way to celebrate than to announce the second round of the Democracy Video Challenge, a partnership between YouTube, the State Department, and several public and private partners who want you [...]
The Facebook Challenge: Day 46
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There's still technically some time for us to slink past Vin Diesel, Megan Fox, Will Smith, Lady Gaga and Adam Sandler in the race for the most Facebook fans, but with just 14 days left, we'll admit it's not looking good (though, Sandler, can you feel [...]
A Year of Interactive Video Annotations
Diposting oleh Greatest on Senin, 14 September 2009
"Choose a different ending" is an interactive video describing the life of a teenager trying to survive the slums of London. The story, which is shot from a first-person point of view, lets viewers control the hero’s actions (e.g. deciding whether or [...]
Looking Back on 9/11 in Remembrance and Service
Diposting oleh Greatest on Jumat, 11 September 2009
Today, in honor of 9/11, many Americans are using YouTube to share their stories and forge connections with fellow citizens. Some, like this user, are hoping to create community by uploading their experiences from the day, and encouraging fellow YouTube [...]
Coming Soon: Finding Your Friends on YouTube
Diposting oleh Greatest on Rabu, 09 September 2009
YouTube has always been a place for you to share and enjoy videos with family and friends. Soon, we'll be making it even easier for you to find people you know on the site. We'll start by launching a "You may know these people" suggestions box on the [...]
Live on YouTube Today: President Obama's Address to Congress
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Although the United States Congress was out on recess for most of August, the debate over health care reform was hotter than ever this last month, as the lively town hall meetings and non-stop stumping by politicians has [...]
How Do We Build Better Schools? Ask the Students
Diposting oleh Greatest on Selasa, 08 September 2009
Okay, YouTube -- it's time to trade in those water balloons for some #2 pencils. A new school year is upon us!Thankfully, an organization called Architecture for Humanity (AFH) is trying to make the idea of heading back to school a bit more palatable. [...]
Adopt a Feature: All Hail MikeandToneRP
Diposting oleh Greatest on Senin, 07 September 2009
Lots of good news to report since we last spoke about Adopt a Feature v2. This round, the number of submissions to the program more than doubled -- 76 videos were made about annotations, tags, Quicklist, mobile uploads, the customized homepage and a [...]