Faq-Answers

What is my30seconds.com?

My30seconds.com is online video sharing meets taxicab confessions and speakers corner. Passengers, who hail a taxicab outfitted with one of our custom designed screens with integrated camera, will have the ability to record a 30 second video - on just about any subject they wish. My30seonds.com will also have road crews. The road crews will be at every event in every major city with a host and a camera to catch all the wild and wonderful moments. The road crews add a grassroots feeling to the site and another way to broadcast a message. The messages will then be downloaded to the website, screened and also added as content across all of our networks.<br /> Online members can interact with others from all over the world, record additional videos directly from their webcam or mobile phone, embed videos on popular social networking profiles or blogs - as well as watch, rate and comment on the best videos and contest entries from other members. While entries generated from the taxicab screens and road crew are limited to 30 seconds, videos created online can be any length.

Can I download videos?

No you cannot download videos however you can save them to your favorites, share a link to a video, or embed a video player on your blog, website or social networking profile.

What video file formats can I upload?

The video file formats that you can upload are: mpeg, dat, wmv, avi, mov, mpg, flv

How long will it take for my video to be seen once it is uploaded?

Depends on how busy the server is, usually it only takes few minutes for the site to process your file � the site will email you when it has activated your video.

How do I watch and save videos to my favorites?

Its easy - Browse around on the site for videos that interest you and click on them. To save videos, you must sign up as a member, and then click the "Save to Favorites" so you have a quick link to watch the videos you want to watch later.

Why isn�t my video showing up in a search?

If you recorded a video in a taxicab, or were interviewed by one of our video crews � it can sometimes take some time for videos to be processed and uploaded to the site. Please be patient. If you uploaded or recorded a video with your web cam, trying changing your search terms, or click on �My Home� to browse all of your videos.

How do I get my video to be a feature video?

All of the my30seconds.com members rate videos that they like. The videos with the highest ranking, most frequently viewed in each category will be displayed first on the relative category page and feature videos will be displayed on the home page.

How do I become a member?

To become a member simply got to the sign up page and fill in the details and submit. You will receive a confirmation email. It is absolutely FREE to join this site.

I forgot my user name or password how do I login?

Click on the �forgot password� link, and enter your email address. The site will email you with instructions on how to login in to your account.

How do I make a video?

To make a video you need to have a device that can capture digital movies whether it is a camcorder, digital camera, or even your cell phone! You then need to copy the movies to your computer, and then you can upload them to your account once you are logged in to my30seconds.com.

How do I used my webcam with my30seconds.com?

From the upload screen, click on �Quick Capture� � our site will automatically interface with your webcam - click record and you are all set.

What is the maximum file size that can be uploaded?

The maximum file size that you can upload to my30seconds.com is 100 MB

Is there a limit to the number of videos that I can upload?

No there is no limit to the number of videos you can upload

What kind of videos can I submit?

You can submit just about anything you like. No copyrighted material, nothing you don�t own, nothing offensive, abusive, pornographic � etc. Every video that is uploaded will be reviewed by one of our staff � if we deem the video to be inappropriate it will be deleted. All videos will contain a content warning until they have been watched and verified by My30Seconds.com.

Can I change the image associated with my video clip?

No, once you have posted the video the site will automatically choose an image from the video clip to show as the preview image.

How can I embed my video clip on my website/blog or myspace?

Each site is a little different, so it is best to check with each site. You can find embed codes on each video page � simply insert these codes into your blog or webpage � and voila � instant syndication.

How do I update my profile?

Once you have logged in, your home page will have an option on the left hand side - edit. From this page you are able to edit all of your personal info including your profile picture.

How do you customize your profile?

click on My Home and Edit Profile � there you can change the information that will be visible to others, as well as upload a new profile picture.

Can I remove videos I have previously uploaded?

From the my videos page you can access all videos that you have uploaded or associated with your profile � choose the delete option, or change the privacy settings for each video.

How do I report an obscene video clip?

Click on flag this video link � we will do the rest.

How can I contact customer service?

At the bottom of all the pages on the website you will find a link to submit questions, complaints, and notify our staff of anything unusual.

How do I contact other members?

Once you are logged in you are able to add friends to your profile.