YouTube Video Submission Instructions

If you do not already have a YouTube account

  1. Go to http://www.youtube.com/
  2. Click on Create Account on the top right
  3. Fill in all the information
  4. Click on create account
  5. On the top right hand corner you will see your new account
  6. Check your email, as a confirmation email address will be sent to you
  7. Click on the link to verify your email address
  8. If you do not receive a confirmation email within a few minutes, check your bulk or spam folders
  9. At this stage you can change your email or edit the information you gave by clicking either of the blue links at the bottom of the page

Once you have your account:

  • Click on the yellow Upload button located on the top right
  • If you recorded the video from an external source and have the video file, you can select Video File from the upload pop-up menu
  • If you have a built-in camera click Quick Capture from the upload pop-up menu

Setting up access to view your video:

  • Go to My Videos (located in the drop down menu next to your username)
  • Click on Uploaded Videos
  • Select the preferred clip by checking the box to the left of the video, then click the Edit button
  • Change the Title of the video to Redlands Star Search Audition: Your Name
  • Example: Redlands Star Search Audition: John Smith, then click the Save Changes button
  • Scroll down to Broadcasting and Sharing Options
  • IMPORTANT: Select Private (Viewable by up to 25 people), and check the Limited access URL box

Once you have completed these steps you can COPY and PASTE the FULL link into your submission form.  Good luck!

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