This is simultaneously really impressive and seemingly obvious. The Tube of You has rolled out a new tab that allows you to trim your videos right on the site -- in the cloud -- instead of doing it locally and (re)uploading. This tab, aptly named "Edit video," should already be live for all global users and allows for trimming, soundtrack-swapping, camera stabilization (!), and a number of basic post-production effects. As far as I can tell, at present there are no NLE features, but who knows where it's headed next. Here's the official word and a brief demo:
Starting today, you can edit your uploaded videos right on YouTube and maintain the same video IDs. This means you keep your view count and comments, and all existing links to your video will continue to work. No re-uploading necessary! Here’s how it works: just click Edit video on the video’s page or on your My Videos page. You can stabilize your hand-held footage, rotate a video, and boost the contrast and colors. Try “I’m Feeling Lucky” for 1-click color correction.
Link: Edit your videos with YouTube - YouTube Blog
[via Engadget]
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I'am very curious about the stabilizing feature. A really handy tool for any amature! Great work YouTube!
September 16, 2011 at 3:08PM, Edited September 4, 7:54AM
This is definitely a step in the right direction. I just wish they would allow us to swap the video file like vimeo does.
September 16, 2011 at 3:28PM, Edited September 4, 7:54AM
You have no idea how upset I am that I had this idea four years ago and couldn't find the right people to help me get it off the ground...
September 16, 2011 at 10:40PM, Edited September 4, 7:54AM
Well if it's any consolation in this article I wrote five years ago, some sites were already doing the whole cloud-based editing thing (jumpcut, eyespot):
http://www.dvguru.com/2006/04/07/ten-video-sharing-services-compared/
September 16, 2011 at 10:45PM, Edited September 4, 7:54AM
Haha yes, that does help to know the Youtube giant didn't get there first :)
September 17, 2011 at 10:45AM, Edited September 4, 7:54AM
Idk how I feel about this, Its like everyday there is something else out there. Now anybody can be an editor? I used to get little odd jobs here and there to edit small shows for a lot of local rappers to make some extra money while in school and it was really cool, and fun. It seems that these businesses, such as youtube, will do anything to generate traffic and more money not realizing that you are eliminating jobs for other people just to generate more revenue for yourself. I know, I know its not that serious and the little odd job didn't pay as much but what happen to leaving certain things to the pros u know. I'm sorry, it may not be that serious but it did kind of hit a nerve, and I admit I could just be looking at it in the wrong way...
September 16, 2011 at 11:28PM, Edited September 4, 7:54AM
Unfortunately, even if they did realise they probably wouldn't care :(
September 17, 2011 at 12:43AM, Edited September 4, 7:54AM
Anyone can't just pick up a copy of After Effects and produce the next visual effects for a feature film. There is still a huge element of learning and skill. However, these features are giving anyone a chance to produce video that is pleasing. I also think there are a lot of people who have "the eye" for film, but they just don't have access to software or equipment, this is giving them an opportunity to express themselves.
September 17, 2011 at 1:27AM, Edited September 4, 7:54AM
I don't think this is something to be worried about. Honestly I think for at least a short time all this is probably going to do is ignite a spate of horrifically saturated, contrasty youtube videos with nasty vignettes and cheap effects! It's not offering NLE features or anything and the effects are nothing that Windows Movie Maker or iMovie can't already do. So it's not like it's a game-changer or going to put people out of business.
It's just useful features for people who know what they're doing; and for the average youtuber, enough rope for to hang themselves with ;)
September 17, 2011 at 7:51PM, Edited September 4, 7:54AM
Just another reason to hone your ability, push yourself in your filmmaking, and separate yourselves from the masses.
September 23, 2011 at 1:54PM, Edited September 4, 7:54AM