An Ecotuber is an environmental film maker who documents their local ecological concerns through web-based video broadcasting. For example Islington Ecotubers are uploading their green films on istube, a local YouTube group. If you see something in your street or neighbourhood that you would like to talk about, filming it may be the best way of explaining it. A sequence of camera stills can also work. We are hoping to develop a network of environmental film makers locally, nationally and globally so wherever you are, you are welcome to join and contribute. Here is what you can do: Step one: Planning your film Have a think about the message you want to make and write down a few notes to plan how best you can explain your ideas to others. For instance what you will call your film project, what your message actually is and what shots you can take. You might want to record a spoken explanation of what your film is about or you may prefer to create subtitles. Step two: Making your film You will need a digital camera or camcorder – a mobile phone camera will do. Try to pick a time with good available light (unless your message is about the darkness) and start taking the photos or film that show the issue you want to talk about. For example: Ecotubers have been taking photos and film of the steps or other obstacles that wheelchair users cannot negotiate when travelling along the pavement. Another example is a tree that is being threatened by a new development. Step three: Reviewing & editing your film This is the stage where you look at the photos/film you have taken and decide if it clearly shows the message you want to make as it is or whether it needs rearranging. If you have taken a series of photos you can put them together in a sequence and include additional sound, like a voice-over or perhaps music. You will need to be careful not to break copyright rules if adding music. Step four: Uploading your film Create your own YouTube account by going to: http://youtube.com/signup and completing the form. Once you have joined you can upload your video: http://youtube.com/my_videos_upload I Step five: Embedding your film in livejournal Create an account on LiveJournal by going to: https://www.livejournal.com/create.bml and filling out the online form. Once you have an LiveJournal account join the istube community by following this link: http://www.livejournal.com/community/join.bml?comm=istube Other points If you have a webcam you can even make a direct video straight to air on Youtube. If you have any questions please email istube@googlemail.com | 
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