Step 4: Share Your Video Scrapbook

When you finish editing your video scrapbook, you’ll want to share your production with friends and family. There are numerous ways you can do this, both online and offline.

The method you select will determine which export options you select in your video editing software.

Share Your Video Online

• Web. There are free video hosting services (YouTube, Google Video) and paid video hosting services (Neptune, mydeo) available on the web. If you use a free video hosting service, the quality of your video sometimes suffers. However, with paid services, you are allowed to upload higher-quality (larger files) videos.
• Email. If you plan to email your video, make sure the file is compressed small enough so it will not fill up the recipient’s mailbox. Plus, make sure that your recipient has a high-speed internet connection. An alternative is to upload your video to a video hosting service and just email the link to your video. 

Share Your Video Offline

• DVD. If you want to share a high quality video, then a DVD is the way to go. You can have fun creating chapters and a menu for your video.
• CD. If you want to share your video on a computer, you can always convert video to a Windows Media or QuickTime file and burn it on the CD.
• Video Player. If you want to take your videos on the go, then a video player (such as a Video iPod) is a great option. Simply upload your video to your video player and take it with you. You can show it off on the video player or connect it to a special cord and show it on TV. A 60 gig Video iPod can hold up to 70 hours of video.
• Video Phone. One of the newest ways of taking your videos on the go is on a mobile phone with video capability.
• VHS. If you know someone who hasn’t stepped into the age of digital media, you can still share your video with them on VHS tape. Of course, your quality will definitely suffer here because you will be converting from digital to analog. The VHS technology is way outdated. I wouldn’t recommend archiving your master files on this media… but it’s ok for sharing if all the other options won’t work for you. 

After you decide how you want to share your video, you will need to make sure you pick the appropriate options in your video editing software. For example, to share the video on the web, you need to compress and convert it in the right format, such as Flash (.swf), Windows Media (.wmv), or QuickTime (.mov). Check the online help for your video editing software for specific information. Normally, compressing and converting is a simple process.

Go to Step 5.

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Create a Video Scrapbook in 5 Easy Steps
Step 1: Plan Your Video Scrapbook
Step 2: Gather Items for Your Video Scrapbook
Step 3: Edit Your Video Scrapbook
Step 5: Archive Your Video Scrapbook