Category Archives: Online Video

Improving your Youtube Videos with Color Correction & Image Stabilization

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Teddy Lyngaas

“YouTube is expanding its video manipulation options with a new feature that will automatically fix up your crappy video footage. The edits include color correction and image stabilization.” – Gizmodo You can find these features from the “Enhancement” menu under … Continue reading →

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The Dangers of Black Hat Marketing & Crowdturfing

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Teddy Lyngaas

Los Angeles City Atty. Carmen Trutanich is caught up in a firestorm after allegedly paying for Youtube views and comments. Intrigued by how it works the LA Times even ran a test with videos of paint drying (literally). “Black Hat” is often … Continue reading →

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New Youtube Feature: Adding Image Previews

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Teddy Lyngaas

Youtube announced some new features that will allow viewers to see an image preview or a series of thumbnails. Sneak Peek: Hover your mouse over the seek bar and a thumbnail of that moment will appear, and you can click to start … Continue reading →

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Youtube Creator Playbook Version 2

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Teddy Lyngaas

Youtube released an updated version of their Creator Playbook. Check it out.

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How to Create Custom Thumbnails on Youtube if you are not a partner

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Teddy Lyngaas

Not being able to upload a custom thumbnail is one of the most frustrating parts of working with Youtube. A good thumbnail can literally make or break your video. Reel SEO points out a nice Youtube hack to make your … Continue reading →

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“The Data Tells the Story” – Teddy Lyngaas

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Teddy Lyngaas

We just finished a nice little video featuring yours truly discussing video optimization at AboutFace Media. Optimizing your video series means getting views, measuring those views and increasing your ROI.

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Keeping Your Youtube History Clear

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Teddy Lyngaas

I’m often logged into a clients Youtube channel so it’s imperative that I keep my search and viewing history on Youtube completely empty. Previously I’ve done this with several different browsers open and a daily habit of double checking to … Continue reading →

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Santa After Dentist: The Power of Video Responses

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Teddy Lyngaas

Happy Holidays! Below is a video I made with a coworker a couple years ago when we we’re bored one Saturday afternoon spoofing the viral hit David After Dentist. We submitted the video as a video response to the original … Continue reading →

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Friday Link Roundup

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Teddy Lyngaas

The Atlantic: The Rise of the Zuckerverb: The New Language of Facebook BNET: The Death of Branding and the Scam of Storytelling REELSEO: Did Latest Google Panda Update Really Improve Youtube ranking? The Atlantic: The $8 Trillion Internet ADWEEK: Youtube Founder … Continue reading →

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Vidyard is Youtube for Business

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Teddy Lyngaas

Today, ADWEEK reported that one of the original founders of Youtube is backing video startup, Vidyard. The idea being that Vidyard is a Youtube for business solution meaning you have a little more flexibility including: Unbranded Video Player Avoiding Corporate … Continue reading →

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