Using a smartphone is the easiest way to create a video to advertise your car.
How to upload your video to YouTube
- Firstly, create a Google account
- Sign into YouTube using your new Google account details
- Before you can upload a video, you need to create a channel
- Click the Upload button and choose your file. Ensure you select the public video option
This will then create a YouTube link for your video.
How to upload your video to your advert
- Find the vehicle in your Portal account
- Select the 'images & video' tab
- Scroll to the bottom of the page
- Copy the video link into the box
- Select 'save changes'
- Your video will appear online within 30 minutes
Best practice for creating a video
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Location, location, location: Ensure the location chosen for the video is free of any distractions and clutter
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Stay consistent: It is good practice to use the same location for every video to ensure consistency
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Use a neutral backdrop: Ensure the vehicle has the most neutral area of the location behind it when in the front three quarters position
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Make it look its best: Make sure that both the exterior and interior of the vehicle is clean. The vehicle should be in a suitable condition with no visible signs of damage. Remove all pricing signs, paper mats and any other distracting items
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Inside the vehicle: Make sure the steering wheel and seats are straight, all air vents are facing the same way and any screens are switched on. Avoid displaying local radio station settings on the screen. Best practice is to display the same screen setting for every vehicle
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Avoid reflections: Ensure all windows are down. This will enable the camera to capture interior detail during the video walkaround and also prevent any reflections of the you in the glass
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Keep the wheels aligned: Straighten the front wheels – if including a view of an alloy the image on screen should look the same as a still image of the alloy
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