217271 1718 Technology Internet & World Wide Web Howcast Help Center Videos and Guides true Thu, 31 Jan 2008 13:27:49 -0800 howcast, how-to, upload, video, guide How To Add a How-To Video or Guide http://www.howcast.com/videos/217271-How-To-Upload-a-Video-To-Howcast http://www.howcast.com/videos/217271-How-To-Upload-a-Video-To-Howcast/edit live 10 help http://img.howcast.com/images/icons/howto-xxlarge.png 2128 82962 1 0 Step Visit the "Add a How-To" page From any page on the site, click the orange + Add a Video or Guide link in the top right of the page. If you are not signed in, you will be asked to sign in to Howcast or create a new account.

]]> 82963 2 0 Step Select a video If you have a video for this How-To, select a video file from your computer by clicking the “Upload Video” button and selecting the file you want to upload. The file will automatically begin transferring as soon as you choose it.

If you do not have a video, that’s ok. A text-only How-To is also useful in showing the Howcast community how to do something.

]]> 82964 3 0 Tip Howcast supports most video formats, though for the best quality we recommend uploading a QuickTime file (.mov) encoded with the H.264 codec. Files must be smaller than 100 megabytes.

]]> 82965 5 0 Step Enter basic information Enter relevant basic information about your How-To, such as its title, a brief description, and any tags you want associated with it. A title and description are required.

]]> 82966 6 0 Step Upload your video Click “Upload.”

]]> 82967 7 0 Step Add items As the video uploads, add the items under “You Will Need” that are necessary to complete the task. Click “Add” until everything—necessary and optional—is listed on the page.

]]> 82968 8 0 Step Enter steps and chapters Click “Add” under the “Instructions” heading and enter steps and chapters (such as tips, warnings, and facts) for your video. Enter a time code for when you want each step or chapter to appear. Remember, videos usually end with a fun final fact.

]]> 82969 9 0 Tip If you’re unsure of the time codes, click “Open the video in a new window” to consult it as you go.

]]> 82970 10 0 Step Give credit Once you’re done, give credit where it’s due. In the credits section, list the role, display name, and Howcast username of anyone who worked on the film.

]]> 82971 11 0 Step Click next Click “Next.” Wait for your video to finish uploading, if it hasn’t already.

]]> 82972 12 0 Step Keep tweaking it Your video is now on Howcast! You can edit, delete, or share it by visiting the “My Account” page and clicking the “Videos” tab under “My Stuff.” There, you can also change the video thumbnails and privacy settings. Once you’re done, it’s time to make and upload another!

]]> 82973 13 0 Fact Howcast was founded by veterans of YouTube and Google.

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