Using YouTube
We use www.youtube.com/user/ILRIFILM to publish films and videos at ILRI. These videos have a creative commons license and are free for re-use with appropriate ILRI attribution. When uploading films to YouTube, it is important to follow the following steps.
Video preparation The video to upload must be properly titled with a description that 'headlines' the video and gives viewers an idea of what the video is about.
Example:
- CGIAR research on a major human health and nutrition problem (Heading: please do not capitalize all words in title)
- Interview with Delia Grace and John McDermott on aflatoxins, human health and nutrition (sub-heading of video)
- Nairobi, 5 November 2013 (Date format)
The font used for slides in video can be either Gill Sans or Optima
- Include captions for individuals interviewed or speaking in video
- Have a closing credits slide that includes information on the video producer (individual or ILRI unit and month and year produced)
Example:
- Produced by Public Awareness
- International Livestock Research Institute
- November 2013
ILRI videos on YouTube are categorized in playlists that contain related videos on key ILRI topics, departments, countries, programs and regions.
Uploading process
- Convert your videos to one of the following formats that YouTube supports: .MOV, .MPG4, .AVI, .WMW
- Export your video in HD (high-definition) 720p or 1080p format from video editing program where possible. This assures good quality output in uploaded video.
To upload videos on YouTube, follow the steps below
- Sign in to ILRI YouTube
- Click the Upload link at the top of the page
- Select the video you'd like to upload from your computer.
- In privacy settings, select upload in 'private'. This allows the video to be reviewed before going public.
- Fill in the video title, description, tags and category settings.
- Maintain the three tags already listed: 'ilri, research, livestock' and use the ILRI master tags and categories.
- You can choose a thumbnail if the one automatically selected is not suitable.
- Select a playlist that you'd like to add the video to.
- Save and close.
For more information on using YouTube, contact Paul Karaimu.
