YouTube Plays My Demo...

PierceVoice · 08-22-2008, 10:34 AM

Step 1. Create your demo.

Step 2. Create a video of equal length in iMove, Windows Movie Maker, or your favorite Adobe product. (could just be a blank screen)

Step 3. Post video demo to YouTube as a high quality Quicktime or AVI

Step 4. Customize the embed code to the color you like.

Step 5. Paste the embed code as html to your site, and resize the height to 25.

The code looks like this:

<OBJECT height=25 width=230><PARAM NAME="movie" VALUE="http://www.youtube.com/v/UHwGNPk1xcw&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x5d1719 &color2=0xcd311b"><PARAM NAME="allowFullScreen" VALUE="true">
<embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/UHwGNPk1xcw&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd 311b" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="230" height="25"></embed></OBJECT>

And if I could just figure out how to embed it on this board, I'd show ya what it will look like....

Jodi Krangle · 08-22-2008, 10:38 AM

What a cool idea, Chadd. How would that work for the rest of us with no video experience though? Did you use stock footage from different places? :)

PierceVoice · 08-22-2008, 10:59 AM

Actually, there is a really simple program that comes free with Windows called Windows Movie Maker-- a simple editor that woks just like your linear audio editing, but with an extra track for video.

Essentially, one would import the demo audio to the project, place on the timeline (kinda like Pro Tools or Adobe Audition), and simply save the movie as a high quality (read: best audio you can) WMV, AVI, or Quicktime. Despite the lack of actual video, it should save as a blank screened movie.

Keep asking if you need more, I'll try to walk anyone through...

Jodi Krangle · 08-22-2008, 11:15 AM

Um... if I did it that way - with a blank screen - kinda looks like it would be spam for YouTube?

I do see what you're getting at though...

PierceVoice · 08-22-2008, 11:52 AM

Hey, if you've seen some of the crap people put up there... Don't fret. You'll be fine.

Jodi Krangle · 08-22-2008, 11:59 AM

Diane Havens · 08-22-2008, 02:41 PM

I found it, Chadd. And you know, I don't think the YouTube video demo thing works for everybody, but with yours it plays more like a commercial for you. I think because it's radio imaging and the flashy word barrage matches the sound well.

Sometimes you're just better off with no visuals, and let the listener imagine -- especially with narrative content. And especially if you're not very good with video editing. It could cheapen your image and dilute your marketing message.

I liked yours, though. Here it is, btw:

Chadd Pierce Radio Demo Fall 2008

Jodi Krangle · 08-22-2008, 02:47 PM

That was awesome!

spartacus · 08-22-2008, 03:11 PM

Wicked Cool Chadd!!!

John Bigl · 08-22-2008, 03:12 PM

spiffy

08-22-2008, 10:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
PierceVoice Voice Actor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 500	YouTube Plays My Demo... Step 1. Create your demo. Step 2. Create a video of equal length in iMove, Windows Movie Maker, or your favorite Adobe product. (could just be a blank screen) Step 3. Post video demo to YouTube as a high quality Quicktime or AVI Step 4. Customize the embed code to the color you like. Step 5. Paste the embed code as html to your site, and resize the height to 25. The code looks like this: <OBJECT height=25 width=230><PARAM NAME="movie" VALUE="http://www.youtube.com/v/UHwGNPk1xcw&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x5d1719 &color2=0xcd311b"><PARAM NAME="allowFullScreen" VALUE="true"> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/UHwGNPk1xcw&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd 311b" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="230" height="25"></embed></OBJECT> And if I could just figure out how to embed it on this board, I'd show ya what it will look like.... __________________ Chadd Pierce - Voice Actor - PierceVoice.com unions aree awesome

08-22-2008, 10:38 AM	#2 (permalink)
Jodi Krangle Voice Overs & Vocals Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Greater Toronto Area, Canada Posts: 1,622	What a cool idea, Chadd. How would that work for the rest of us with no video experience though? Did you use stock footage from different places? :) __________________ Piece of Cake Voice Overs and Vocals SaVoa #08018 - www.savoa.org My Voices.com Profile My Songwriting Resource, The Muse's Muse

08-22-2008, 10:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
PierceVoice Voice Actor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 500	Actually, there is a really simple program that comes free with Windows called Windows Movie Maker-- a simple editor that woks just like your linear audio editing, but with an extra track for video. Essentially, one would import the demo audio to the project, place on the timeline (kinda like Pro Tools or Adobe Audition), and simply save the movie as a high quality (read: best audio you can) WMV, AVI, or Quicktime. Despite the lack of actual video, it should save as a blank screened movie. Keep asking if you need more, I'll try to walk anyone through... __________________ Chadd Pierce - Voice Actor - PierceVoice.com unions aree awesome

08-22-2008, 11:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
Jodi Krangle Voice Overs & Vocals Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Greater Toronto Area, Canada Posts: 1,622	Um... if I did it that way - with a blank screen - kinda looks like it would be spam for YouTube? I do see what you're getting at though... __________________ Piece of Cake Voice Overs and Vocals SaVoa #08018 - www.savoa.org My Voices.com Profile My Songwriting Resource, The Muse's Muse

08-22-2008, 11:52 AM	#5 (permalink)
PierceVoice Voice Actor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 500	Hey, if you've seen some of the crap people put up there... Don't fret. You'll be fine. __________________ Chadd Pierce - Voice Actor - PierceVoice.com unions aree awesome

08-22-2008, 11:59 AM	#6 (permalink)
Jodi Krangle Voice Overs & Vocals Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Greater Toronto Area, Canada Posts: 1,622	__________________ Piece of Cake Voice Overs and Vocals SaVoa #08018 - www.savoa.org My Voices.com Profile My Songwriting Resource, The Muse's Muse

08-22-2008, 02:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
Diane Havens Pacific East Coast Voicer Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,589	I found it, Chadd. And you know, I don't think the YouTube video demo thing works for everybody, but with yours it plays more like a commercial for you. I think because it's radio imaging and the flashy word barrage matches the sound well. Sometimes you're just better off with no visuals, and let the listener imagine -- especially with narrative content. And especially if you're not very good with video editing. It could cheapen your image and dilute your marketing message. I liked yours, though. Here it is, btw: Chadd Pierce Radio Demo Fall 2008 __________________ http://www.dianehavensvo.com www.actingitout.com 2009 VOICEY AWARD WINNER Best Voice Team with Robert Jadah Last edited by Diane Havens; 08-22-2008 at 03:22 PM.

08-22-2008, 02:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jodi Krangle Voice Overs & Vocals Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Greater Toronto Area, Canada Posts: 1,622	That was awesome! __________________ Piece of Cake Voice Overs and Vocals SaVoa #08018 - www.savoa.org My Voices.com Profile My Songwriting Resource, The Muse's Muse

08-22-2008, 03:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
spartacus User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 402	Wicked Cool Chadd!!!

08-22-2008, 03:12 PM	#10 (permalink)
John Bigl ancora imparo Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: the puckerbrush of new hampshire, usa Posts: 654	spiffy __________________ "the woods would be very silent if no birds sang except those that sang best"

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