Online Video
Online video has changed the form and function of the Internet, in addition to bringing in a new revenue stream for compelling content. This exercise exists to acclimate you to the fundamentals and options for distributing video content online.
objectives
Make an original video, of your creation, available (syndicated) online; create a video comment
requirements
*Remember to contact me for an alternative assignment if these requirements are not novel or challenging based on your experience*
Video must be of or created by you, exclusively for this assignment
The video must be embedded within a separate site than the video hosting service
Leave a video comment on another student's video using YouTube's "video response feature"
Tag both videos with descriptive tags and a written description
first steps
Select a video hosting service
Record some video and upload it to the video hosting service (some sites, like YouTube allow you upload directly from the site)
Tag your video and add a description
Embed the video within your blog
Login to YouTube and create a video response to another student's video (be sure to follow the above steps as well). NOTE: Contact the student to request that they approve your video response so it shows up properly
grading
50 points possible
Up to 10 points for each requirement
Up to 10 points for the video response
Points off for cutting corners or other evidence of a lackluster effort
Creativity is welcome and encouraged: try editing the video, adding effects, recording it from a live stream or cell phone, or any other idea you have.
deliverable(s)
- Post a response to this exercise with a link to your blog post with the embedded video. (You can also use the "add video" feature if you used YouTube)
- Respond to at least one of your class colleague's submissions by replying to their comment on this assignment page.
- Rate this exercise and explain your rating with comments about specific strengths/ improvement ideas. Anonymous posts are perfectly acceptable, just log out of the site first.
- UIUC Students: Tag the link “ADV400E3” on delicious.com
- SU Students: Tag the link "IST400E3" on delicious.com
resources & examples
YouTube | free video hosting service
blip.tv | free video hosting service
YouTube Video Production Handbook | helpful guide to all the settings, dimensions and other tricks for getting the most out of the YouTube service
YouTube Video Responses | official support page for video responses
blip.tv Video Production Handbook | similar to the YouTube handbook above, this will guide you through the video production and distribution process
Your Link Here | post any useful sites you found in the feedback forum for this page
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