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{{Website|WTcapture.png|caption=WormTube's 16:9 playback|[[People/Wyvern|Wyvern]]|May 2007|http://wormtube.worms2d.info/}} | {{Website|WTcapture.png|caption=WormTube's 16:9 playback|[[People/Wyvern|Wyvern]]|May 2007|http://wormtube.worms2d.info/}} | ||
| − | WormTube is the main | + | WormTube is the main wormy movie database. Most of the videos are compilations of fragments of [[Worms Armageddon]] gameplay. |
== Website features == | == Website features == | ||
| − | + | ||
* Play back and download Worms-related videos. | * Play back and download Worms-related videos. | ||
* Movie galleries, split into: | * Movie galleries, split into: | ||
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== History and Staff == | == History and Staff == | ||
| − | After the introduction of W:A replays and the ability to extract video frames from them, and given the outburst of video streaming all out the | + | After the introduction of W:A replays and the ability to extract video frames from them, and given the outburst of video streaming all out the Internet, all was set for Worms fans to create videos. Soon movies were being published but in no centralized place, which made evident the need for a website that focused on wormy videos. |
| − | WormTube was then created in 2007 by Wyvern. The original website included simply a full menu/movie list, which linked to every available movie, and a news area. It has seen few updates ever since (mainly back-end updates plus comments and RSS), until April 2010 | + | WormTube was then created in 2007 by Wyvern. The original website included simply a full menu/movie list, which linked to every available movie, and a news area. It has seen few visual updates ever since (mainly back-end updates plus comments and RSS), until April 2010. |
| − | The website has been maintained mainly by Wyvern and CyberShadow, but administered by its special team of admins. Since April 2010 it is also maintained by OutofOrder. Movie submissions are handled exclusively by CyberShadow, who is in charge of encoding them into | + | The website has been maintained mainly by Wyvern and CyberShadow, but administered by its special team of admins. Since April 2010 it is also maintained by OutofOrder. Movie submissions are handled exclusively by CyberShadow, who is in charge of encoding them into Flash-compatible formats for SD video streaming. |
== Video submission == | == Video submission == | ||
| − | + | So, you've [[Creating a Worms movie|created your own Worms movie]], and want to get it on WormTube? | |
| − | If you want your video to be streamed in HD, make sure you encode it in H.264. And it's even better if you | + | If you want your video to be streamed in HD, make sure you encode it in [[w:H.264/MPEG-4 AVC|H.264]]. And it's even better if you mux it to [[w:MPEG-4 Part 14|.MP4]. |
| − | In order to upload your movie, you will need to contact [[CyberShadow]] and he will provide you with | + | In order to upload your movie, you will need to contact [[CyberShadow]] and he will provide you with an [http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/File-Transfer-Protocol-FTP-frequently-asked-questions FTP link]. Do '''not''' upload your movie to ''RapidShare, MegaUpload'' or other file sharing websites! |
| − | + | You must also present the following details about your movie: | |
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Author's name: | Author's name: | ||
| − | + | Movie title: | |
| − | + | Description: | |
| − | Category: Compilation, Solo, Clan movie or Mini/Trailer | + | Category: (Compilation, Solo, Clan movie or Mini/Trailer) |
| − | + | Screenshot timestamp: (Minute and second from the movie to appear in thumbnails) | |
| − | + | ||
Revision as of 13:43, 5 April 2010
Dumping this sketch here. WormTube will soon have a major site update, and we'll also need this article written. --OutofOrder 11:56, 5 April 2010 (UTC)
| WormTube | |
|---|---|
 WormTube's 16:9 playback | |
| Creator: | Wyvern |
| Creation date: | May 2007 |
| Link: | http://wormtube.worms2d.info/ |
WormTube is the main wormy movie database. Most of the videos are compilations of fragments of Worms Armageddon gameplay.
Website features
- Play back and download Worms-related videos.
- Movie galleries, split into:
- Compilations: movies that show gameplay from different and asorted players.
- Solo movies: movies that focus on a particular player's gameplay.
- Clan movies: these involve gameplay from a particular Worms clan or self-proclaimed group.
- Mini Clips & Trailers: short movies which either promote upcoming movie releases, or aren't based on gameplay at all.
- User comments on movies.
- Standard Definition (SD) and High Definition (HD) video streaming.
- 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratio video player depending on the movie's aspect ratio.
- Galleries by author.
- Movie database search.
History and Staff
After the introduction of W:A replays and the ability to extract video frames from them, and given the outburst of video streaming all out the Internet, all was set for Worms fans to create videos. Soon movies were being published but in no centralized place, which made evident the need for a website that focused on wormy videos.
WormTube was then created in 2007 by Wyvern. The original website included simply a full menu/movie list, which linked to every available movie, and a news area. It has seen few visual updates ever since (mainly back-end updates plus comments and RSS), until April 2010.
The website has been maintained mainly by Wyvern and CyberShadow, but administered by its special team of admins. Since April 2010 it is also maintained by OutofOrder. Movie submissions are handled exclusively by CyberShadow, who is in charge of encoding them into Flash-compatible formats for SD video streaming.
Video submission
So, you've created your own Worms movie, and want to get it on WormTube?
If you want your video to be streamed in HD, make sure you encode it in H.264. And it's even better if you mux it to [[w:MPEG-4 Part 14|.MP4].
In order to upload your movie, you will need to contact CyberShadow and he will provide you with an FTP link. Do not upload your movie to RapidShare, MegaUpload or other file sharing websites!
You must also present the following details about your movie:
Author's name: Movie title: Description: Category: (Compilation, Solo, Clan movie or Mini/Trailer) Screenshot timestamp: (Minute and second from the movie to appear in thumbnails)
