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What is uVu?
uVu (pronounced “you-view”)
is a video sharing website and companion digital broadcast
channel powered by WPBT Channel 2, South Florida ’s
PBS station. The website consists of video content
created and submitted to the site by individuals, community
groups and cultural/educational institutions, which
allows the community to experience, at any time, the
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What kinds of videos are shown on uVu?
uVu contains four sections of content:
- The Classics – Clips
of past local programming and previews of upcoming
WPBT productions.
- The Exclusives – Content
creaed specifically for uVu and produced by Channel
2, including clips from local events.
- Speaker’s
Corner – Through
local partnerships, this section contains content
ranging from lectures by writers and speakers to
local community-based performances and forums.
- Vlogger Café – User
submitted content, generated by citizen “correspondents” and
uploaded to uVu.
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What format is the video, and what browser plug-ins
do I need?
Videos on uVu are embedded on the
site in Quicktime format, using H.264 compression type.
A recent version of the Quicktime browser
plug-in is required to view videos. |
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How do I search for videos?
On the home page, click
on one of the four colored sections to browse the video
content in that group. While exploring the site, you
can click on “browse videos” in the menu
bar to return to a page with the four sections. Alternatively,
you can use the "Browse by Category" box on the left-hand
side of most pages.
You can also find video clips by keyword
or subject using the search function at the top of
the page. Results are displayed by relevance to your
search terms. |
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Can I download videos to my computer?
No, videos on uVu are embedded within
the page to protect the content of the author. |
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Do I have to register to watch videos?
No, registration is not required
to watch videos. Registration is only required to post
comments or upload your own videos. |
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What is a VuFinder?
A VuFinder is simply a registered
member of uVu. By registering as a VuFinder, you are
able to upload video content, post comments about videos,
participate in surveys to improve service and be eligible
to receive updates about changes to the site. |
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How do I submit a video for uVu?
The first step to submitting
a video is registering as a VuFinder. Only registered
members of uVu can submit videos. The next step is
to visit the “upload
your Vu” section of the website (accessed through
the site’s menu bar) and follow the instructions
on the page. |
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How do I add/post comments about videos?
Comments can
be viewed and posted on each individual video page just
below the video itself. You must be a VuFinder, or registered
member, to post comments. Comments are the
opinions of the users and WPBT Channel 2 is not responsible
for their content. Comments are monitored and messages
that violate uVu’s
rules of conduct will be deleted and users may be removed
from the site. |
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How do I report a problem with the web site?
Visit our contact page
and click on the link that best address your concerns. |
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