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Frequently Asked Questions page - FAQ

Q: How many videos can I upload?

A: You can upload an unlimited amount of videos.

Q : How much space does one movie take?

A : 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: 200mb file.  

Q: Do I need any software to upload videos?

A: No. You do not need additional software downloaded on your computer to enjoy ProfessorIt.com. We have built the tool to be user friendly with any web browser.

Q: How do I change my password?

A: : To change your ProfessorIt.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.  

Q: What video formats can I upload into ProfessorIt.com?

A: ProfessorIt.com is able to accept the majority of video formats. To find exactly what ProfessorIt.com supports Contact us.  

Q: How do I share my videos?

A: Join ProfessorIt.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 invite friends to ProfessorIt.com?

A: In order to invite friends to join ProfessorIt.com, please click here and you will be able to send them an invitation.  

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 ProfessorIt.com. All you have to do is copy the contents of the field 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 ProfessorIt.com video can be impossible.  

Q: I'm worried about people seeing my private videos. Can I keep videos private?

A: Yes. You don't have to make your videos public. When you upload your video you can choose the type of accessibility - public or private only. Videos marked "Private" will be available only to people whom you are calling friends. The lists of your friends and people who call you their friends (you can watch their friends only videos) can be found on "My Account" and "My Friends" pages when you are logged in.  

Q: What is a ProfessorIt.com Community?

A: Members invite friends and family to join their community. Those friends and family in turn invite their own friends and family. As a result, your ProfessorIt.com Community now has 2 degrees of separation. As the process continues, your degrees of separation will grow increasing your ProfessorIt.com Community.

Q: Can I still be a member even if I do not have any videos to upload?

A: Of Course! We encourage everyone who enjoys learning to join because it allows you to vote, comment and feel like part of the fastest growing online video Learning community! You are also able to save videos into your 'Favorites' section.  

2. Miscellaneous

Q: Does ProfessorIt.com allow all videos? What is your policy on pornography and extreme violence?

A: No, ProfessorIt.com does not allow such videos. ProfessorIt.com currently 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 ProfessorIt.com.  

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: There are series of software that can be used for capturing. 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: Will ProfessorIt.com share any personal information about myself?

A: NO. We do not give members personal information out to anyone. Take a look at our Privacy Policy .  

Q: Does ProfessorIt.com obey the copyright laws?

A: YES. ProfessorIt.com abides by all copyright laws that protect h copyright holders and publishers. We only accept videos from members whom hold all necessary rights to the content. ProfessorIt.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. Please send all violation alerts through our Contact form.  

Q: I have a website and would like to place a ProfessorIt.com button on it. Who do I contact?

A: To become a part of the ProfessorIt.com Affiliate education forum, please send an email through our Contact form.  

Q: I have some great ideas to make the site better. Who should I send them to?

A: We love hearing from the members about new ideas. Please direct them through our Contact form.  

Q: Where do I send bugs that I may have found?

A: Please send any bugs that you find through our Contact form.  

Q: Why is the site named ProfessorIt.com?

A: We believe that the best way to learn is from a Professor and we provide you one on your computer