Wiz Khalifa’s video “See You Again” featuring Charlie Puth in now the most-viewed video of all time on YouTube, a record previously held by Psy’s “Gangnam Style.” Last night, the video hit 2,894,026,649 views and surpassed “Gangnam Style,” which was at 2,894,022,885 views. "I remember when I signed up for…
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How to Make Videos When You Don’t Like the Way You Look
Fears about your appearance are natural, but you can’t let them stop you.
New Definition Of "A BIG Hit" Is 2 Billions Streams
While it seems only yesterday that 100 million views streams was knocking our socks off, time’s rapid march has left those days in dust. Currently, a billion views has come within reach of many hits, with major chart toppers even tipping into the two billion range. ___________________________________ Guest post by…
Contract Dispute With Game Publisher Causes Game Music Composer To Go On DMCA Blitz Against Innocent YouTubers
In this article we explore the intersecting of YouTubers at the mercy of intellectual property laws and rampant abuse of the DMCA process, after a disgruntled game music composer began sending angry DMCA notices to YouTube in the wake of a contract dispute. ___________________________ Guest post by Timothy Geigner on…
How To Manage Your Rights On YouTube: Anatomy Of A Claim
Most artists are by this point aware of the money to be made off of YouTube, although not all artists are aware that virtually all of this money is made via claims. Here we break down the three essential elements of a YouTube claim, and explore how artists can more…
How To Turn Tour Footage Into Your Most Valuable Marketing Tool
Multitasking is a key skill for DIY bands and artists, and no activity provides more opportunity for extra purpose than touring. Here we look at how material which is filmed/photographed while on tour can be employed as a valuable marketing tool. ___________________ Guest post by Ta’Rikah Jones of Symphonic Distribution…
4 Essential Tips To Optimize Videos For Mobile Screens
As the future of video continues its move into our pockets, all artists and musicians should keep in mind how their videos will play on a mobile platform. Here we look at four different tips for optimizing your video to make sure it will hold up to a phone or…
Top 10 Sites That Will Feature Your Music Video
Once you’ve put in the effort to create and interesting and compelling music video, it seems only fair that you’d want to share it with the world. This can be easier said than done however, and sharing on you’re own social media channels can only get you so far. Here…
YouTube For Musicians: How Is The Money Made?
In this informational piece, we go over the details of just how exactly it is that original content posted to YouTube translates into income for bands and artists, the important role which ads play in this process, and what exactly you need to know to make the most money you…
Major Label Issues Yet Another Bogus YouTube Takedown
Yet another victim in the seemly endless stream of bogus takedowns off of YouTube percipitated by a major label (this time Universal Music Group), the band The Dandy Warhols recently had the video for their single yanked from YouTube. ___________________________ Guest post by Mike Masnick of Techdirt We’re constantly hearing…