Recording and Uploading Videos

There are three suggested ways to record videos for use on the VOCAT 3 system: iPhone/iPad “Camera” app, Android “Camera” app, or some kind of flip-camera style recording device (devices available in the library)

I. Using Android to record and upload to youtube and vimeo

  • Open the default “Camera” application.
  • Record your video. Make sure you record in landscape mode (horizontal), not portrait mode (vertical).
  • From here we recommend that you upload the file directly to youtube, vimeo, or connect your phone to your computer with a USB. (* - See foot of document for more in-depth explanation)
  • Once you connect with USB save the video file to your computer in one of the following formats: AVI, FLV, MP4 or MPEG-2.
  • Maximum size of a video must be less than 1GB.

II. Using iPhone to record and upload to youtube and vimeo

  • Open the default “Camera” application
  • Record your video. Make sure you record in landscape mode (horizontal), not portrait mode (vertical).
  • From here we recommend that you upload the file directly to youtube, vimeo, or connect your phone to your computer with a USB.
  • Once you connect with USB save the video file to your computer in one of the following formats: AVI, FLV, MP4 or MPEG-2.
  • Maximum size of a video must be less than 1GB

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III. Uploading to YouTube

If using a flip cam or some other device that requires you to connect to a desktop computer (i.e. iPad, miniDV, etc) please follow instructions found here to upload your video to

YouTube (Detailed Video Instructions): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIYWkSpkSsA

Uploading to YouTube [Official Documentation pulled from: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/57924

To get started uploading videos on YouTube, follow the steps below:

  • Sign into YouTube.
  • Click the Upload link at the top of the page.
  • Select the video you'd like to upload from your computer. You can also record a video from your webcam, or create a video slideshow.
  • Once the upload is completed we will send you an email to notify you that your video is done uploading and processing. You can then forward that email to friends or family for easy sharing.

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IV. Uploading to Vimeo

(Vimeo uploading instructions pulled from: http://www.steves-digicams.com/knowledge-center/how-tos/online-sharing-social-networking/how-to-upload-videos-to-vimeo.html:

Step 1: Log Into Your Account

The first thing that you should do is visit the Vimeo website. If you already have an account, log into it by clicking the login link. If you don't have an account, then you will need to register. Follow the instructions and enter the necessary information to create your account.

Step 2: Uploading the Video

Click the "Upload Video" button which is located on the home page of the site. You will also be able to find the same link in the navigation bar which is under the Upload heading.

Step 3: The Upload Page

Once you click the upload link, you will be taken to the upload page. This can be confusing at times. You need to read through this and follow the directions. You will need to ensure that you are permitted to upload the videos you are interested in.

You will only be able to upload videos that you create yourself. It's not possible to upload any videos that are copyrighted or owned by anyone else.

Step 4: Selecting the File

Click the "Choose a File to Upload" button and this will launch an upload dialog box. Choose the file that you want to upload and then click on "Select". As soon as you click the button, the video will start to be uploaded straight away. The progress bar should estimate how long the video will take to be uploaded.

If you are using a slow Internet connection, then you will find it takes longer to upload. Just be patient and allow the video to be fully uploaded. If there are any problems with the uploaded video, then you will need to repeat the process and upload it a second time.

Step 5: Conversion

As soon as the video is uploaded, the video will then be converted automatically. You can close this page if you want, and Vimeo will handle the conversion automatically.Once the video has finished converting, the service will then email you once the conversion has finished.

Step 6: Using the Desktop Uploader

If you are interested in uploading lots of files, then you will need to use the desktop uploader. This is optional, but will make uploading files much simpler.

Click the download button to download the uploader to your computer. Accept the license details, and save the file on your computer. Follow all the instructions to install the application on your computer. This will then walk you through the process of uploading files to the service.

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V. Uploading/Deploying Videos to VOCAT:

When logged into your creator account, on your dashboard any class projects set up by the evaluator should appear immediately. To add your video follow these steps:

  • Click the title of the project for which the video you recorded applies.
  • You should see an empty media frame with a button in the center that reads: ADD A VIDEO TO THIS SUBMISSION. Click this button.
  • This gives the creator the following options: UPLOAD A VIDEO, ADD A YOUTUBE VIDEO, ADD A VIMEO VIDEO, and BACK. Select the choice that applies to you.

If you uploaded to YouTube:

  • Go to the URL that your video is located on (ex: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9biVdn7AxY), highlight the URL with your mouse’s cursor, click your mouse’s right button and select [>Cut]
  • On the VOCAT page click ADD A YOUTUBE VIDEO and paste (right-click [>Paste]) in the submission field. NOTE: Do not insert the link provided by the “share” field located beneath the YouTube video. This link will cause an error in your VOCAT submission
  • Press the SUBMIT button.

If you uploaded to Vimeo

  • Go to the URL that your video is located on (ex: http://vimeo.com/groups/freehd/videos/74466479), highlight the URL with your mouse’s cursor, click your mouse’s right button and select [>Cut]
  • On the VOCAT page click ADD A VIMEO VIDEO and paste (right-click [>Paste]) in the submission field.
  • Press the SUBMIT button.

If uploading directly to VOCAT

  • Click UPLOAD A VIDEO button
  • If the video is easily accessible on your desktop, you can simply click on it with your mouse, hold, and drag into the box.
  • You can also click DRAG AND DROP OR CLICK TO SELECT A VIDEO FILE, and a file system interface should appear, allowing you to select the video from the folder in which you have it stored.
  • Once you select the video for upload, the upload process begins. You may see a button appear that will tell you to be prepared to wait while the upload process completes. After waiting the suggested amount of time, reload your browser, and your video should be available to access.

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