VisitMyBaltimore.com is a video sharing community where locals and visitors can share all of the great things to see and do in Baltimore.
Learn more about VisitMyBaltimore.com.
Have any questions? If they’re frequently asked, you’ll find the answers below.
Using this site
Is VisitMyBaltimore.com free?
How many videos can I upload with the free 1Gb?
What is the largest size video that I can upload?
Do I need any software to upload videos?
How do I change my password?
What video formats can I upload into VisitMyBaltimore.com?
How do I upload my videos to VisitMyBaltimore.com?
How do I remove a video?
How do I embed videos on my MySpace, Friendster, Blogger and eBay profiles?
How to make an embedded VisitMyBaltimore.com video to play automatically?
Can I still be a member even if I do not have any videos to upload?
Can I upload videos that are in widescreen format?
Site Policies and Video Issues
Does VisitMyBaltimore.com allow all videos? What is your policy on pornography and extreme violence?
Is there a release form?
How will the videos be monitored?
How can I improve my video?
What capturing software do you recommend?
Where can I learn more about the different video formats?
Does VisitMyBaltimore.com share any personal information about myself?
Does VisitMyBaltimore.com obey the copyright laws?
Where do I send bugs that I may have found?
Q: Is VisitMyBaltimore.com free?
A: Yes. VisitMyBaltimore.com offers 1Gb of free video storage.
Q: How many videos can I upload with the free 1Gb?
A: It really depends on the sizes of the videos that you upload. A 60 second clip is about 6 mb, but the size of video also depends on the quality - with better quality you get bigger files. Though several video file formats are supported, we recommend that you use the Windows Media Encoder (*.wmv file format) to compress your videos - this is the best compromise between the size and quality of video prepared for web.
Q: What is the largest size video that I can upload?
A: 100mb file.
Q: Do I need any software to upload videos?
A: No. You do not need additional software downloaded on your computer to enjoy VisitMyBaltimore.com. We have built the tool to be user friendly with most popular web browsers.
Q: How do I change my password?
A: To change your VisitMyBaltimore.com log in password, when you log into your account, you have this ability in the 'Edit Profile' section. Once you click on the 'Edit Profile' link, scroll to the bottom and you will see where you can assign a new password. If you have forgotten your password we can send it to you. Visit the login page for more details.
Q: What video formats can I upload into VisitMyBaltimore.com?
A: VisitMyBaltimore.com is able to accept the majority of video formats. To find exactly what VisitMyBaltimore.com supports please visit the Video formats page.
Q: How do I upload my videos to VisitMyBaltimore.com?
A: Join VisitMyBaltimore.com by registering as member. Once you have joined use the Upload video section to browse your hard drive and upload your video.
Q: How do I remove a video?
A: To remove one of your videos, simply go to My videos page, Click on the 'delete' link next to the video you would like to remove.
Q: How do I embed videos on my MySpace, Friendster, Blogger and eBay profiles?
A: On each video page there are Player Tags for embedding this video into websites outside VisitMyBaltimore.com. All you have to do is copy the contents of the field (view screenshot) and paste them into the HTML of your blog record or website code. Some blog services do not allow HTML tags, or allow them partially. In this case embedding a VisitMyBaltimore.com video can be impossible.
Q: How to make an embedded VisitMyBaltimore.com video to play automatically?
A: By adding a small parameter into the Player Tags. Here is what we have by default:
<embed src=http://www.VisitMyBaltimore.com.com/externalPlayer/48105/3y1ddn3aa/3/ wmode=transparent width=340 height=310 type=application/x-shockwave-flash></embed>
And here is what and where has to be added:
<embed src=http://www.VisitMyBaltimore.com.com/externalPlayer/48105/3y1ddn3aa/3/1/ wmode=transparent width=340 height=310 type=application/x-shockwave-flash></embed>
This parameter will cause the video to play automatically on load.
Q: Can I still be a member even if I do not have any videos to upload?
A: Absolutely! We encourage everyone who enjoys watching the video to join because it allows you to vote, comment and feel like part of the fastest growing online video sharing community! You are also able to save videos into your 'Favorites' section.
Q: Can I upload videos that are in widescreen format?
A: Yes you can. However, videos provided in 16:9 format will be compressed to 4:3. If you want to maintain the aspect ratio of your video, you'll have to export or save it as letterbox before uploading it to Visit My Baltimore.
Q: Does VisitMyBaltimore.com allow all videos? What is your policy on pornography and extreme violence?
A: No, VisitMyBaltimore.com does not allow such videos. VisitMyBaltimore.com does not allow videos that contain nudity, profanity or extreme violence in any way. Content deemed inappropriate will be deleted and the member will be warned. Repeat violators will be removed from VisitMyBaltimore.com. Additionally, a peer review system will be implemented on the site to allow questionable content to be flagged as inappropriate. Content flagged as inappropriate will be reviewed by the BACVA staff to determine whether it is suitable for public viewing.
Q: Is there a release form?
A: Similar to other online video-based communities, VisitMyBaltimore.com will require that all users uploading videos agree to the Terms of Use. The Terms of Use prohibit use of video that contains sexually explicit material, dangerous or illegal acts, violence, derogatory statements and copyrighted material. Additionally, by agreeing to the Terms of Use, the user will be granting BACVA permission to use the video for promotional purposes.
Q: How will the videos be monitored?
A: All videos that are submitted for placement on VisitMyBaltimore.com will be reviewed for inappropriate content by a member of the BACVA staff. All videos submitted must meet the VisitMyBaltimore.com Terms of Use. The VisitMyBaltimore.com Terms of Use will prohibit the use of video that contains sexually explicit material, dangerous or illegal acts, violence, derogatory statements and copyrighted material.
Q: How can I improve my video?
A: We encourage you to edit your videos with software such as Windows MovieMaker (included with every Windows installation), or Apple iMovie. Using these programs you can easily edit your videos, add soundtracks, etc.
Q: What capturing software do you recommend?
A: You can use many different software packages for capturing video. Some of them are supplied by video camera manufacturers. Of course, it is always better to use software made especially for your type of camera, although we recommend that the beginners use VirtualDub software if there's no capturing software supplied by manufacturer. The program is easy to download and install, and you don't need to spend much time adjusting it.
Q: Where can I learn more about the different video formats?
A: To learn more about the different types of formats, you may consider starting at this website: www.mediacollege.com/video/format
Q: Does VisitMyBaltimore.com share any personal information about myself?
A: Absolutely not. We do not give member's information out to anyone. Take a look at our Privacy Policy.
Q: Does VisitMyBaltimore.com obey the copyright laws?
A: Absolutely. VisitMyBaltimore.com respects the rights of copyright holders and publishers. We only accept videos from members whom hold all necessary rights to the content. VisitMyBaltimore.com's policy is to take action to any notices of alleged infringement that comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). If we receive a notice or have reason to believe that content you submitted infringes another party's copyright, your account may be suspended until further review. For more information please visit this page.
Q: Where do I send bugs that I may have found?
A: Please send any bugs that you find to Visit My Baltimore Support.
