YouTube extends maximum video production length
Video productions up to 15 minutes long can now be uploaded onto YouTube.
Businesses will now be able to upload longer video productions onto YouTube, it has been announced.
The website has revealed that it has increased its upload limit from ten to 15 minutes following demand from users.
YouTube said it was able to make the change thanks to the creation and improvement of numerous tools for content owners, in particular its Content ID content mangement system.
«Now, all of the major U.S. movie studios, music labels and over 1,000 other global partners use Content ID to manage their content on YouTube.,” said a YouTube blog post.
«Because of the success of these ongoing technological efforts, we are able to increase the upload limit today.”
To launch the new service, YouTube is running a competition in which users can enter a 15-minute video on the theme 15 Minutes of Fame.
Selected videos will be shown on the YouTube homepage.
Earlier this month, YouTube users were encouraged to submit videos to be made into a documentary by Ridley Scott and Kevin Macdonald entitle Life in a Day.
