Youtube and Beyond


 Tips for Using Web-Based Video

 

How to Locate Videos

  1. Start with Google Videos NOT Youtube
    • Google includes youtube, youtube does not include google.
  2. Don't forget the educational sites... (TeacherTube, Schooltube, United Streaming (pay site), etc)
  3. Documentary Film Sites www.youtube.com/user/DocChannel to search for documentaries.  Or try browsing Hulu.com or joost.com.   Also try freedocumentaries.org/, freedocumentaries.net/, www.snagfilms.com/topdocumentaryfilms.com/, www.documentarytube.com/category/historical-documentaries/
  4. Paid Sites (United Streaming (Discovery), Netflix, itunes, Amazon)
  5. Torrent Sites (Be sure to follow copyright laws) (Vuze - the granddaddy)

 

How to Download Videos

Understanding digital file formats - or - 'You wouldn't stick a DVD into a VCR'


Open Firefox, Click <Tools>,

Click <Add-Ons> then click <Get Add-Ons>

In the search box, type 'downloadhelper' (all one word), then hit <Enter>

You're looking for the Video Downloadhelper Add-on.  It should be the first result. 

Click <Add to Firefox...>

 

After it downloads click <Install Now>

Click <Restart Firefox>  Firefox will close down and then re-open to the same pages you were just on.

To use Video Downloadhelper, simply click on the small arrow to the left of the Tri-Ball Icon.

Click on the file format you want and choose where to save the video and VOILA!  The download will begin.

 

How to Convert Videos

 

How to Edit Videos

 

How to Upload or Embed Videos

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What questions do you have about locating, downloading, embedding or using web-based videos?