Saving+YouTube+Videos

Why save a YouTube video?

 * Avoid any buffering or slowness that may occur on the school network
 * Alleviate traffic problems for the rest of the people using the district's network
 * Use it year after year
 * Embed it in Powerpoints or SMART Notebook files
 * Use Movie Maker to edit the video, add/remove clips, etc.

How do I save a YouTube video?
There are many websites that offer a file converting service to change your YouTube video (HTML) into a saveable file (**WMV or MP4**). Below is a document that will walk you through the process, step by step.

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 * Step 1: Enter your YouTube URL in Step 1 (delete the http:// that's already in the box).
 * Step 2: Select "wmv" or "mp4" for your format.
 * Step 3: Enter your email address for the converted link to be sent to.
 * Step 4: Click "convert." After you do this, the file will be converted and sent to the email provided. If you entered your district e-mail address, it will go to your SPAM. It could take anywhere from 2-20 minutes (account subscribers are converted immediately). As soon as you get the email, click on the link to download the converted file (the link is only good for 24 hours!).

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