YouTube and its services

For the requirements of this paper we had create a short video in small groups. Which we then uploaded on to You Tube and then embedded it into our blog. You Tube was created in February, 2005. In 2006 You tube was brought by Google Inc. You Tube is a video sharing website, which anyone can upload, share and view video's.To upload video clips the individual has to be registered, they are able to upload unlimited amount of videos(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/YouTube). The site hosts clips from films, TV series, music videos, amateur original videos and video blogs. Media corporations such as BBC, CBS, UMG use You tube to post their material. You tube offers a number of other services such as advertising programs, a number of blog services and partnerships. The site offers the option of making your videos public or private. Users are able to comment and rate public clips."You Tube provides a forum for people to connect, inform, and inspire others across the globe and acts as a distribution platform for original content creators and advertisers large and small"(http://www.youtube.com/t/fact_sheet).