Guide Complet de YouTube

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YouTube Video: A Comprehensive Guide

YouTube is an American multinational technology company founded by Steve Chen, Chad Hurley, and Jawed Karim. Headquartered in San Bruno, California, it was created on February 14, 2005, and has become one of the most visited websites globally since then. In October 2006, Google bought YouTube for $1.6 billion; three months later, YouTube started working with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc., Universal Music Group, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Viacom, and CBS Corporation to selectively remove videos that were uploaded without permission from the record companies.

Uploading Videos

To upload a video onto YouTube, users need to log into their account and click the 'Upload' button on their homepage. They can also access this option through the YouTube Studio by selecting 'Content', clicking 'Create' and finally choosing 'Upload Video'. Once uploaded, creators have the ability to edit titles, descriptions, tags, settings, and privacy of their videos.

Copyright Issues

One common issue faced during video uploads is copyright infringement. To mitigate this problem, YouTube uses Content ID, which detects any material that matches its database of copyrighted audio tracks. If there is a match, it reports back to the copyright holder who can decide whether they want to block the video entirely, monetize it, track views, or leave it alone.

Privacy Settings

Another concern for many users is privacy. YouTube offers various options regarding visibility, including 'Public', 'Unlisted', and 'Private'. Public videos can be viewed by anyone while unlisted ones require the link to be known to viewers. Private videos can only be seen by people invited via email invite. These settings allow users to control who sees their content.

Monetization

For creators looking to make money off their videos, YouTube provides several avenues for monetization. One such method involves using Google AdSense to show ads before, after, or mid-roll during video playback. Directly selling products or services within the video itself is another option. Additionally, channels can apply to YouTube’s Partner Program, allowing them to share revenue generated from advertisements shown on their channel.

Watching Videos

Users can watch videos directly on the site by visiting individual video pages or through playlists, channels, search results, and recommended sections. Videos can also be embedded across the web, shared across social media platforms, or downloaded if available.