SmashWiki talk:YouTube channel

Quality

In order to do this, we would need a capture card, and an SD card, assuming that the owner of said card does not want to waste his/her time with friend cdoes. Does an admin have this? MegaTron1XD 22:05, 29 August 2011 (EDT)

I oppose, because this seems rather unnecessary. Mr. Anon (talk) 22:09, 29 August 2011 (EDT)

OK, I reread what Toomai's proposition said, and it seems it would work. Mr. Anon (talk) 22:16, 29 August 2011 (EDT)

Also, a method of recording could be using emulators and simply recording the screen. Mr. Anon (talk) 22:17, 29 August 2011 (EDT)

I Incredibly support this idea, i'd also like to help with it but i don't have a way to... unless someone knows the name of a device that can record through the AV ports in a TV. I really think this idea might increase the readers to the wiki, not only will they be great to watch and informative, but if we put some "see more" links within the video people who hang around YouTube watching "combo videos" and such might be more interested in coming here.--Shaun's Wiji Dodo talk 22:12, 29 August 2011 (EDT)

I just want to elaborate on my point a little more, I also like love this suggestion because it's a new and bold move, it's a different direction for a wiki and might be so sucessful that others might decide to follow this idea if it hasn't already been done. Someone always has to be the first, and I want it to be us.--Shaun's Wiji Dodo talk 03:30, 30 August 2011 (EDT)

Actually we are not the first - the Official Team Fortress Wiki is, and it's where I got the idea from, combined with the recent discussion of linking to videos of cutscenes. Toomai Glittershine The SMASH-GINEER 12:49, 30 August 2011 (EDT)

It would be convenient, but would we have enough uploaders to make this worthwhile? Omega Tyrant 22:14, 29 August 2011 (EDT)

Support I love it. Blindcolours tappity Tappity TAPPITY 22:58, 29 August 2011 (EDT)

Support Great idea. Unknown the Hedgehog 23:00, 29 August 2011 (EDT)

Neutral: While I don't think this is a terrible idea, it seems unwiki-ish to me. ƋoӄԏoяΠɛəи99 _{ROLLBACKER} 23:19, 29 August 2011 (EDT)

Support Interesting way to branch out. --HavocReaper48 23:22, 29 August 2011 (EDT)

Weak support. It's an interesting idea, I will admit, but by itself, this Wiki really doesn't seem to use many YouTube videos. Considering this, I doubt that we'd actually need a YouTube channel. But I wouldn't complain if we got one. ReiDemon 23:35, 29 August 2011 (EDT)

Can someone explain what kind of video's will be uploaded if this passes? Because I want to know that before I vote. Support people can learn from it. But I am too young for YouTube :P-- PSIWolf (T • C • E) 04:55, 30 August 2011 (EDT)

Also, I have a emulator and a Brawl ROM, but the recording is not of perfect quality because I have to use Hypercam which refuses to work well with Dolphin. I can't use Fraps because THAT makes Dolphin crash.-- PSIWolf (T • C • E) 05:43, 30 August 2011 (EDT)

Support. This will also nullify the risk of Youtube videos being deadlinked in articles ahead. ^Smiddle 君怒る? 11:07, 30 August 2011 (EDT)

Support - Good idea. We won't need to rely on videos by other users and we can finally upload and submit glitches/techniques without video or picture evidence. Blue Ninjakoopa^(Talk) 14:15, 30 August 2011 (EDT)

Support I'm right behind you above. ..... I think so.... S454 18:02, 30 August 2011 (EDT)

Support Probably not going to contribute much, but good idea.-Ivy73 10:03, 31 August 2011 (EDT)

If this passes

Want me to create the channel? I'll give the admins and anyone from SmashWiki(minus trolls/vandals) who wants to upload a video the password. Blindcolours tappity Tappity TAPPITY 14:35, 30 August 2011 (EDT)

We already have a Google account, in all likelihood the channel would be attached to it. Toomai Glittershine The Honcho 14:42, 30 August 2011 (EDT)

And in the slight chance that that won't be the case? Blindcolours tappity Tappity TAPPITY 15:00, 30 August 2011 (EDT)

I would rather have an admin create the account. Omega Tyrant 15:04, 30 August 2011 (EDT)

I'm the one who runs the SmashWiki Gmail account. The YT channel "SmashWiki" is now ours. Miles (talk) 17:59, 30 August 2011 (EDT)

Any ideas on what the first video will be? ReiDemon 18:01, 30 August 2011 (EDT)

I'm just a middle-man here for videos. I'd be glad to do a test-upload if someone wants to provide me with a video. smashwikidian[at]gmail.com Miles (talk) 18:47, 30 August 2011 (EDT)

Um

Shouldn't there be a link to the channel on the main page? Blindcolours tappity Tappity TAPPITY 19:48, 31 August 2011 (EDT)

This is still under development, so not quite yet, if at all. The sidebar would probably be a better place for it. ƋoӄԏoяΠɛəи99 _{ROLLBACKER} 19:49, 31 August 2011 (EDT)

Once we have a submissions policy, it can get a place somewhere. Until then, it'll wait. Miles (talk) 20:01, 31 August 2011 (EDT)

Is this good?

I got a (little slowed down) .avi video of the Green Shell glitch in SSB which I have recorded with Fraps from an emulator! Is that a good video to upload?-- PSIWolf (T • C • E) 10:37, 3 September 2011 (EDT)

It should be. Omega Tyrant 12:06, 3 September 2011 (EDT)

How can I get it uploaded?-- PSIWolf (T • C • E) 12:14, 3 September 2011 (EDT)

Send it to the SmashWiki email. Omega Tyrant 12:20, 3 September 2011 (EDT)

I think you mean "smashwikidian[at]gmail.com", as Miles said? I have to know for sure, because it may be something else (I've never heard of a SmashWiki email adress).-- PSIWolf (T • C • E) 12:22, 3 September 2011 (EDT)

That's the one. Omega Tyrant 12:36, 3 September 2011 (EDT)

Done.-- PSIWolf (T • C • E) 13:28, 3 September 2011 (EDT)

I also recorded the Teleport glitch in SSB with Jigglypuff, though I am not completely sure. Would that also be good?-- PSIWolf (T • C • E) 06:49, 4 September 2011 (EDT)

Yeah, I think it is the teleport glitch.-- PSIWolf (T • C • E) 11:01, 4 September 2011 (EDT)

Um

Any new videos? Blindcolours TONDA GOSSA. 23:43, 30 September 2011 (EDT)

I have a pretty crappy video of a Pikachu chain throw in SSB, but it seems too short to warrant an entire video.

Does anyone know a video to gif converter? ReiDemon 23:45, 30 September 2011 (EDT)

I do ReiDemon! It's called VirtualDub or something.-- PSIWolf (T • C • E) 04:35, 1 October 2011 (EDT)

You know

I think we also need some entertainment video's or a smachinama-like thing. I know something: 4 level 9 CPU Marths (or 3 CPUs and a player) with 1 HP on Bridge of Eldin or Temple :P-- PSIWolf (T • C • E) 12:27, 9 October 2011 (EDT)

Yeah....no....We're SmashWiki not an entertainment siteBlindColours ...PUNCH!!! 12:28, 9 October 2011 (EDT)

Damn right. But the Marth thing still has my support.-- PSIWolf (T • C • E) 12:32, 9 October 2011 (EDT)

Because the Smash Arena clearly is not for entertainment. ReiDemon 12:33, 9 October 2011 (EDT)

Wolf, your idea would entertain nobody. BlindColours ...PUNCH!!! 12:35, 9 October 2011 (EDT)

I only meant one little thing! Then don't directly go "Wolf, your idea would entertain nobody"!-- PSIWolf (T • C • E) 12:41, 9 October 2011 (EDT)

I'm just wondering what "entertainment" your idea provides. BlindColours ...PUNCH!!! 12:46, 9 October 2011 (EDT)

Well yeah that probably wasn't the right word. But it does have Brawl in it, and it's not unfunny right? But I'll leave it.-- PSIWolf (T • C • E) 12:48, 9 October 2011 (EDT)

The SmashWiki youtube channel will stick to informative videos. Omega Tyrant 13:11, 9 October 2011 (EDT)

Okay, forget what I said. I have a replay of a weird level 9 CPU Marth AI bug on Temple in Brawl. Is that useful?-- PSIWolf (T • C • E) 11:06, 10 October 2011 (EDT)

I would like to see it first, though it sounds it may be legit. Omega Tyrant 14:44, 10 October 2011 (EDT)

I think I need to send it to you first, right?-- PSIWolf (T • C • E) 11:21, 11 October 2011 (EDT)

Yes. Omega Tyrant 18:47, 11 October 2011 (EDT)

And that can't be done without knowing your Wii code thing, right?-- PSIWolf (T • C • E) 10:36, 12 October 2011 (EDT)

Can we

Add this to the Main Page? BlindColours ...PUNCH!!! 10:24, 15 October 2011 (EDT)

I would agree with that proposal. Omega Tyrant 12:13, 15 October 2011 (EDT)

Here's the question. Should we have a link that links to the project page or directly to the YouTube channel? I would be in favour of either, but think it would be more useful for the average visitor if the link led to the YouTube channel. DokteurPain99 12:19, 15 October 2011 (EDT)

Maybe we can also put the latest vid on the main page. Anyways, I think a link to the channel.-- PSIWolf (T • C • E) 12:20, 15 October 2011 (EDT)

"SmashWiki now has its own youTube Channel. For informatin on how to participate, check out this page."

Think that could work? ReiDemon 12:25, 15 October 2011 (EDT)

You linked the wrong page :P. I fixed it. I think it would work. DokteurPain99 12:26, 15 October 2011 (EDT)

That would work, and I think we could have the most recent video up as well. Omega Tyrant 12:35, 15 October 2011 (EDT)

What the heck?

So I was watching a video and at the bottom of the like/dislike bar was a button that said "remix this video!". I clicked it and it led me to the Youtube video editor. Anyone know why? BlindColours ...PUNCH!!! 15:17, 15 October 2011 (EDT)

Oh..I see...reuse is allowed under license. BlindColours ...PUNCH!!! 15:18, 15 October 2011 (EDT)

Monetization

The channel has received an invitation from YouTube to use advertising for monetization purposes. Am I correct in assuming that we'd be okay with this? Ideally, I'd set up the channel's AdSense account to send the money to Porple, in order to help cover our hosting costs. Miles (talk) 16:34, 19 October 2011 (EDT)

Yes. PenguinofDeath 16:37, 19 October 2011 (EDT)

Before I answer I'd like to hear from Purple that that is even a possibility. Really not interested in having a site I helped build be sold again. – Emmett 17:23, 19 October 2011 (EDT)

Porple says we're financially fine for now, presumably from the on-site ads. Is there some other purpose we could use the money from this for? Miles (talk) 17:39, 19 October 2011 (EDT)

Just so you know, this messsge isn't special, I got a similar one for my YouTube account. BlindColours o_0 18:58, 19 October 2011 (EDT)

I know, I just figured since it was the community's channel I should consult before taking action. Maybe we should save up to try and buy smashwiki.com back from Wikia...? Miles (talk) 19:07, 19 October 2011 (EDT)

I don't know if it will be of any help

but along with Miles, I am able to record and edit videos for the YT site as well. I can be reached at 25timmy16 at gmail.com 25T16File:HitboxEffect(Flame).png^{It’s a me!} 16:48, 23 October 2011 (EDT)

Got a video of SSB Debug menu

Due to the large size of the file (because of the format of the program I used), I'm going to upload this onto youtube myself, and make it so that only the Smashwiki account can view the video. After that, Miles (or OT) can copy the video and upload it themselves. Mr. Anontalk 21:07, 4 November 2011 (EDT)

How large are we talking here? Miles (talk) 21:34, 4 November 2011 (EDT)

The video itself isn't very long (only about 5 minutes), but the recording device I used saved it as a flash file, so I have to upload it directly. Mr. Anontalk 22:32, 4 November 2011 (EDT)

Damnit, I am unable to convert my file from .swf to a video file. If someone can find a free, reliable program for macs that does not leave a watermark, please refer to one. Again, I had a really good video of the debug mode, demonstrating all of SSB64's hackable features, but I am unable to put in on youtube since it is a .swf file. However, if Miles and OmegaTyrant are fine with watermarks, I can simply re-record it using a better program that unfortunately does leave a watermark. Mr. Anontalk 19:56, 6 November 2011 (EST)

YESH!

I just found a better screen recording program and I have now shared videos of both the 64 debug menu and Kirby's SSB moveset. Mr. Anontalk 22:08, 6 November 2011 (EST)

The first video you sent I think was a mistake.

The second one had no audio and had your cursor over the middle of the screen. Neither of those is really a good thing. Miles (talk) 22:21, 6 November 2011 (EST)

I can fix that, if you want. Mr. Anontalk 22:24, 6 November 2011 (EST)

What you just sent me still lacked audio, still had your cursor on the screen, and also clearly showed your emulator and the rest of your screen. Miles (talk) 22:35, 6 November 2011 (EST)

Also, be sure that any other videos you intend to submit don't have these problems (specifically the debug video). Miles (talk) 22:39, 6 November 2011 (EST)

OK, I have fixed the sound and cursor problems in the Kirby vid. I can't do much about the emulator thing, but if it really matters that much, youtube should allow you to crop it. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Mr. Anon (talk • contribs) 21:47, 6 November 2011

Not to be rude, Anon, but the audio should only be the game audio. I should not be able to hear your keyboard. Miles (talk) 22:49, 6 November 2011 (EST)

YouTube doesn't give the option to crop, methinks. A dedicated video editing software, such as Sony Vegas 9, however, could do the trick. --- ReiDemon, Writer Extraordinaire, 22:50, 6 November 2011 (EST)

I'm sorry Miles, but that is not something I can deal with. That is the best I can get, and if that does not qualify, then I am sorry. Mr. Anontalk 22:52, 6 November 2011 (EST)

Resubmit

Miles, I strongly urge you to reconsider your rejection. That video that I spend many hours trying to get a good recording of is one of, if not the, best videos you can find of the SSB 64 debug menu. Note that the debug menu can only be accessed from emulators, so there's not reason to reject it just because I recorded it from my computer. Mr. Anontalk 00:21, 10 December 2011 (EST)

I Agree with Mr. Anon. Toast ltimatum 05:32, 10 December 2011 (EST)

So...

Any new videos on the horizon? BlindColours 21:49, 26 November 2011 (EST)

I've been busy with other things, so no, there are not any new videos from myself in the foreseeable near future. Omega Tyrant 22:00, 26 November 2011 (EST)

I had some pretty good videos, but they did not meet Miles' standards of quality. Mr. Anontalk 22:02, 26 November 2011 (EST)