#16 You tube

I usually add a film clip or at least a picture of some kind to most of my blog messages here and on Biebsounds to liven things up a bit. For film clips You Tube has the most clips although for quality vimeo is also good. I've noticed that quite a number of contributors use You tube for audio clips with pictures instead of film clips. These audio clips can still be useful for vocal music because you can add the text and a translation for example here:


The big advantage of You tube is again the possibliities of sharing anc commenting on the video. Apparently it's quit easy to upload a clip - haven't done it yet.
For the library - a film about what's going on can "speak" more than 1000 words to papraphrase someone else I can't remember. In the age of the visual is this medium a must for libraries. DOK in Delft has certainly understood this. And it's relatively easy (and fun) for members of the public to add their own films. There is also a possiblity to subscribe to clips made by the same person, to comment and to recommend a clip. It is of course possible to share with Twitter Facebook etc. etc
And now for something completely different...