Best Video Formats for Youtube Uploads

I have been uploading videos to youtube for more than a year now, starting with a video of myself (yes, myself) singing a cover to my favourite songs, until recently I started to upload videos for my blogs. And it was sad that I missed out the information about how I can maximse the quality of the videos by following the right formats for the videos.

This information is indeed in the youtube website, however, I believe no a lot of people would know it - I took a year to realise this!! :(. Well here are the pointers to remember:

1. Video format is best to be H.264, MPEG-2 or MPEG-4 preferred.
2. The recommended aspect ratio of the video would be 4:3 or 16:9.
3. Resolution: 640x360 or 480x360 (recommended).
4. If it has audio format, try to haeve MP3 or ACC preferred.
5. It is important to have 30 frames per second.
6. The video should not beyond 10 min (2-3 min would be best).
7. Maximum file size allowed is 1 GB.

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Youtube trick: Download Video using Keepvid

Download Youtube Video using Keepvid.com

As Youtube.com is growing really fast now, there are many ways in which you can download the videos posted in youtube. Out of those methods popular in the internet, I do have a few favorites in downloading the videos, and I will share with you here.

Now, I will share with you another method to download other than Real Player, Downloadhelper, Convertdirect.com, and Vixy.net, that is Keepvid.com.

This way of downloading is the fastest way, without having to use any software. However, the extension you can download is only limited to .flv and .mp4.

To give you an introduction, you can watch this video to get the idea on how to do this. If you don't see the flash video below in 10 seconds (I have limited bandwidth), you can click here (I uploaded the video in Metacafe.com).

So, recap time. The steps are as follows:

1. Go you the video you want to download.
2. Copy the url o the page.
3. Open Keepvid.com and paste the ur.
4. Change the scroll box into Youtube.com.
5. Click Download.
6. Choose the extension you want to download.

Here are the screen shots..






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Hope this helps.

Youtube Trick: Download Video using addon Downloadhelper

Download Youtube Video using DownloadHelper

As Youtube.com is growing really fast now, there are many ways in which you can download the videos posted in youtube. Out of those methods popular in the internet, I do have a few favourites in downloading the videos, and I will share with you here.

Almost all youtube-like video can be downloaded by Firefox Add-on called Video Downloadhelper (it was known as Downloadhelper in older version). Other methods include getting the video using Real player v11, or using websites like Keepvid.com, Convertdirect.com or Vixy.net.

To get started, below is my video giving you a big picture on how to download using the add-on. (my apology for the noise in the video, newbie me! ;p). If you don't see the flash video below in 10 seconds (I have limited bandwidth), you can click here (I uploaded the video in Metacafe.com).

So in the nutshell, the steps are as follows:

1. To download the DownloadHelper, you need to open Firefox, go to Tools -- Options
2. When a new windows pop-up appear, at the right bottom, click Get Extensions (Tips: It is faster to use Google.com and type 'Firefox Add-on Downloadhelper')
   
3. Search for Downloadhelper and Install it.
4. To put the Icon on you toolbar, go to View -- Toolbars -- Custumize, and then drag and drop the icon.
5. When you open a page where a video is being buffered or played, the icon you start to move, and then you can download.

Tips: this way of downloading is not just for youtube.com, it applies to other youtube-like video like metacafe, googlevideo, etc.

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Hope this helps.