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YouTube hosts live music events in Japan and US

The online video sharing site YouTube has today hosted the first official "YouTube Live" event, which featured many popular musicians and contributors to the site.

Two events took place, one in San Francisco, United States and one in Japan, with the event in the US featuring artists such as Joe Satriani, Akon and Katy Perry.

Another performer at the event, which started this morning at 0100 UTC, was will.i.am, who published his song "Yes We Can" on YouTube, with the video receiving millions of views on the site. The song was based on Barack Obama's concession speech after losing the New Hampshire Democratic Primary to Hilary Clinton. At the event will.i.am presented his song "In My Name," which calls for an end to child poverty.

"YouTube Live is the first time a broad variety of YouTube stars are scheduled to appear together under one roof," stated Chris Di Cesare, who works for YouTube as the Head of Marketing. "There have been so many wonderful talents that have emerged from YouTube and more established acts continue to recognize how invaluable YouTube is to building their audience. We felt it was only right to recognize them all in true YouTube fashion."

YouTube has stated that, between them, the more than 50 artists performing at the event have 2.5 billion views for their videos on its website.

The audience of the event was primarily notable contributors and partners to the video sharing site.

Sources: Wikinews

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Tips for Capturing Great Video

1. Be prepared

Go to the filming location the day before to check out the lighting and setting.
Make a complete shot list.
Pack DV tapes, extension cords, a tripod, a lens cloth, your camera manual, and an
extra set of charged batteries.

2. Get great sound

Keep your subject close to the camera.
Eliminate background noise as much as possible.
Use an external microphone if available.
Make sure the microphone is out of the camera’s view.
Use headphones to monitor the sound quality.

3. Get the lighting right

Before shooting, determine where the light is coming from (front, side, or back).
If backlit, add more light so the front of your subject is lit, or move to
another location.
Use a bounce card to reflect light on your subject instead of shining it directly on them.
If necessary, set your camera mode to match your shooting conditions.
Avoid bright sunlight (making sure your shadow isn’t in the shot).
If you’re filming inside, turn on all of the lights.

4. Get clear, steady footage

Use your camera’s image stabilization feature, if it has one.
Use a tripod whenever possible.
If no tripod is available, hold your bent arm tight against your body or lean against
a solid surface to stabilize the shot.
Use your camera’s auto focus mode unless it’s having trouble focusing on your subject.
Hold your camera still and instead have the subject provide motion.

5. Capture the complete story

Remember to press “Record” several seconds before you cue action to begin.
Capture an establishing shot at the beginning of each scene.
Get shots that tell the beginning, middle, and end of your story.
Change locations and take shots from different angles and perspectives.
Look for details in the scene that will help tell your story.
Make sure your footage answers the questions, who, what, when, where, and why.

6. Think about composition

Make sure all parts of your shot work together — the subject, background, color, and lighting.
Position your subject off center for a more interesting shot.
Make sure there is no unnecessary space around the subject.

7. Don’t forget the background

Keep the background simple.
Include a few props that will make the shot more interesting, but not distract from the subject.
Make sure there are no distracting objects in the camera’s view.
Check that objects don’t look like they’re growing out of your subject.

8. Get great shots

Only use your zoom to quickly switch between close-up and wide shots. You can
edit out the abrupt zoom in your final movie.
Try to get at least two types of camera shots for each scene you film:
close-up, medium, or wide.
Use extra video cameras so you can capture the same shot from different points of view.
Anticipate the action so you get the shots you need.
Record a few seconds before and after a scene so it will be easier to edit.

9. Capture candid shots

Make your subjects feel comfortable and relaxed by talking and interacting with them.
Try to be discreet.
Bring along a digital still camera so you can incorporate still photos into your movie.

10. Be Prepared

When you’re finished filming, take the tape out of the camera and put it in “safe” mode.
Review your footage to ensure you have all the shots you need.
If you have to reshoot later, do so at the same time of day so the lighting matches
your earlier footage.

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