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Welcome creators! YouTube Space Toronto opens today

Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Canada is a creative powerhouse. From global musical sensations and trailblazing beats, to electric comedy and captivating edutainment, Toronto has long been an epicentre for creative talent.
Today we officially open YouTube Space Toronto to supercharge one of the largest creator communities in North America! YouTube Space Toronto will be a creative industry incubator, offering creators an opportunity to learn from industry experts, connect with fellow YouTubers in a collaborative setting and use the latest latest film equipment to create more ambitious and innovative video content. YT_logo_space_TORONTO (1).png

Located at at George Brown College’s Centre for Arts, Design & Information Technology, YouTube Space Toronto will offer workshops and programming at no cost to Canadian creators who are looking to build their channels, giving them tools and guidance to remove barriers and enable them to innovate and experiment.
At YouTube Space Toronto, creators can:

Learn: From training programs and workshops to master classes, there are plenty of opportunities to get hands-on experience from industry experts.

Connect: Attend events, collaborate with fellow creators, brainstorm ideas, and share tips and tricks to get the most out of YouTube.

Create: This is your space to make your videos and there are resources to help you from start to finish, including areas for creative collaboration; loaner production equipment such as cameras, lights, boom microphones, and more; rotating sets and enclosed sound stage.

The Canadian creator scene is one of the world’s most vibrant YouTube communities, with many of the world’s top YouTube creators hailing from Canada. We’re thrilled to open our doors to this incredible community, as well as the next generation of YouTube artists, musicians and entertainers, who are looking build their channels and share their content with YouTube’s audience of one billion people. YouTube Space Toronto - lobby entrance.jpg

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The entrance to YouTube Space Toronto at George Brown College
Today, YouTube Space Toronto joins a list of eight other cities to have a YouTube Space, all of which are also known for their local creative industries. Since March 2015, creators filming in YouTube Spaces globally have produced over 10,000 videos, which have generated over 1 billion views and 70+ million hours of watchtime.

Play button recipients at the YouTube Space Toronto Opening. Collectively, the creators in attendance had 70 million subscribers - or twice the population of Canada!
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We can’t wait to see what happens when Canadian creators have a Space to call their own. One thing we know for sure, the world will be watching!
Posted by Liam Collins, Head of YouTube Spaces Americas

One step closer to reality: introducing 360-degree live streaming and spatial audio on YouTube

Monday, April 18, 2016

Cross posted from the Official YouTube Blog.
Growing up as a kid, my favorite basketball player was Magic Johnson. I wanted nothing more than to be able to watch him play in person, but unfortunately I never got the chance. Whether it’s a sporting event or a concert or even a family gathering, all of us have had the feeling of wanting to be somewhere we couldn’t. But these days, virtual reality and 360-degree video can help get you one step closer to actually being at those places and in those moments. Today, we’re taking immersive video even further with 360-degree live streaming on YouTube.
We first launched support for 360-degree videos back in March 2015. From musicians to athletes to brands, creators have done some incredible things with this technology. Now, they’ll be able to do even more to bring fans directly into their world, with 360-degree live streaming. And after years of live streaming Coachella for fans around the world who can’t attend the festival, this year we’re bringing you the festival like never before by live streaming select artist performances in 360-degrees this weekend.
Starting today, we’re also launching spatial audio for on-demand YouTube videos. Just as watching a concert in 360-degrees can give you an unmatched immersive experience, spatial audio allows you to listen along as you do in real life, where depth, distance and intensity all play a role. Try out this playlist on your Android device.

To make sure all creators can tell awesome stories with virtual reality, we’ve been working with companies across the industry. We’re working with companies like VideoStitch and Two Big Ears to make their software compatible with 360-degree live streams or spatial audio on YouTube and more will be available soon. We’ll also make 360-degree live streaming and spatial audio technologies available at all YouTube Space locations around the globe, so you can take it for a spin.
What excites me most about 360-degree storytelling is that it lets us open up the world's experiences to everyone. Students can now experience news events in the classroom as they unfold. Travelers can experience faraway sites and explorers can deep-sea dive, all without the physical constraints of the real world. And today's kids dreaming of going to a basketball game or a concert can access those experiences firsthand, even if they're far away from the court. What were once limited experiences are now available to anyone, anywhere, at any time.
Are you ready to never miss a moment again? Posted by Neal Mohan, Chief Product Officer, recently watched Dub360: Stephen Curry pregame warmup routine

Cure Festival FOMO and watch Coachella Exclusively on YouTube - tune in to watch live April 15-17

Monday, April 11, 2016

Not everyone can make it to the California desert, but it doesn’t mean you have to have fear of missing out on Coachella. Powered by Samsung Canada, Canadian music fans can get closer to the music they love and catch performances from emerging artists to the biggest acts on Coachella’s YouTube Channel from April 15 to 17 on any screen where you watch YouTube.
You can further enhance your experience with several new features on Coachella’s YouTube Channel this year:

You’ll have the freedom to choose from three live stream channels and a video-on-demand hub to see highlights and performance footage throughout the weekend.

You can click on the interactive personalized schedule to customize your live viewing experience. The live stream channel will change automatically based on your schedule.

The channel features an all-inclusive social feed and highlight posts to see images, moments, and discussions around the festival.

Enjoy a mobile-optimized experience at CoachellaLive.com.

Be sure to stay tuned in here to find out which artists will be in the live stream and subscribe to Coachella’s YouTube channel to watch the latest videos and even relive past performances.
Enjoy!
Posted by Ali Rivera and Brian Anderson, YouTube Music

Inviting more players to the game: YouTube Gaming comes to Canada

Thursday, March 10, 2016

For years Canadians have turned to YouTube to connect with their favourite gaming content, including content from top Canadian gaming creators like Vanoss, TypicalGamer and The Bajan Canadian. On YouTube, Canadians have found a community that is creating amazing content, including new collaborative and interactive formats that have reshaped the video game landscape, and pushed YouTube forward.
Now we’re inviting more players to the game. Starting today, we’re making the YouTube Gaming mobile app available on iOS and Android in Canada. YouTube Gaming is an app that keeps you connected to the games, players, and culture that matter to you, with videos, live streams, and the biggest community of gamers on the web—all in one place. We launched YouTube Gaming in the U.S. and U.K. last August, and we’re excited to invite new players to join us.

YouTube Gaming is built to be all about your favorite games and gamers, with more videos than anywhere else. We automatically pull in all gaming-related videos and live streams from YouTube to YouTube Gaming. From “Asteroids” to “Zelda,” more than 25,000 games will each have their own page, a single place for all the best videos and live streams about that title. You’ll also find channels from a wide array of game publishers and YouTube creators.
Keeping up with these games and channels is super easy, too. Add a game to your collection for quick access whenever you want to check up on the latest videos, or subscribe to a channel to get a notification as soon as they start a live stream. Uncover new favorites with recommendations based on the games and channels you love. And when you want something specific, you can search with confidence, knowing that typing “call” will show you “Call of Duty” and not “Call Me Maybe.”

We know live streams bring the gaming community closer together, so we’ve created a dedicated destination for them within YouTube Gaming. On Android, we’ve also made it simpler to broadcast your gameplay to YouTube. You can now record and live stream mobile gameplay on-the-go directly from Android devices using Mobile Capture in YouTube Gaming. You don’t need any additional hardware or software—just tap Go Live in the YouTube Gaming app, turn on your selfie cam and record your commentary with your phone’s microphone. We’re so excited to bring YouTube Gaming to Canada, and look forward to watching more together.
Posted by Alex Costa, Gaming Creator Partnerships, North America

Your YouTube "How To" Guide to the Holidays

Thursday, December 17, 2015

The holidays should be a festive time of year, not frenzied. But there’s no need to panic: our community of YouTube gurus is here to keep calm this holiday season with more than 135 million how-to videos.

From figuring out what to do with your leftovers, pleasing your vegan guests, or keeping your kids occupied with holiday-themed activities, these Canadian YouTube Creators have the answers to all your holiday questions.
How to get the party started Whether it's throwing a formal dinner party or entertaining last-minute guests, you're likely to host guests at least once over the holiday season. To impress your guests when they arrive, The Domestic Geek, has tons of easy-to-make crowd pleasers, including the classic cheeseboard, herbed popcorn, sweet rosemary bar nuts and 3 delicious party dips. How to rock a holiday look under $100 The holiday season means parties galore. Although you want to look your best at all times, you also don’t want to break the bank. Canada’s beauty guru, RachhLoves, shows you how to put together an entire holiday look (outfit, shoes, jewelry, makeup) for under $100. How to clean your space post-holidays: Cleaning up your holiday decor or cleaning once your guests have left can sometimes be the worst part about the holidays. Not to fear, Melissa Maker of Clean My Space has all sorts of tips for how to clean up post-holiday, including how to clean up after a party, holiday meal cleanup tips, and holiday decor cleanup. We hope these YouTubers' tutorials can help you impress your guests and loved ones this holiday season. Have a safe and happy holiday!

Posted by Jenn Kaiser, Communications Manager, YouTube Canada

#YouTubeRewind 2015: Canada’s top trending videos

Wednesday, December 9, 2015

The awakening of the Force after 10 long years, a much-anticipated Hello from an old musical friend, and the question on everyone’s mind -- these were some of the YouTube moments that captivated Canadians in 2015. We laughed, we cried and we did our best Whip/Nae Nae a bajillion times. Oh - and we celebrated a very important 10th birthday!
But before we call it a wrap on the year in YouTube, let’s take a look at the videos Canadians shared, liked, parodied and talked about in 2015.
Top Trending Videos in Canada
The Top Trending Videos shot to the top of the “must-watch” list as Canadians shared, liked and watched again and again. YouTube is the white hot centre of pop culture, where fans, pranksters, tiny tots and scientists can share their voice and talent no matter where they are from or what their age or point of view.

Silento- Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae) #WatchMeDanceOn by beautee132

Crazy Plastic Ball PRANK!! by RomanAtwood

6ft Man in 6ft Giant Water Balloon - 4K by The Slow Mo Guys

Dover Police DashCam Confessional (Shake it Off) by The Dover Police

Golden boy Calum Scott hits the right note | Audition Week 1 | Britain's Got Talent 2015 by BritainsGotTalent09

Surprising Applications of the Magnus Effect by Veritasium

Twins Come Out To Dad by Rhodes Bros

What Colour Is This Dress? (SOLVED with SCIENCE) by AsapSCIENCE

EPIC CATCH!!! Dashing Thru the Snow - CN Train 406 West at Salisbury, NB (Feb 3, 2015) by containerman2

First Place - Blue Jays Pennant Race/Parody Song by Adam Jesin

Top Trending Music Videos in Canada for 2015
It's a fact that music videos are the one of, if not the, most viewed and searched for online video content. 2015 saw artists turn to music videos to tell stories with longer narratives, revive the classic ‘dance’ video, and to show off their star-studded squad. 2015’s top 10 music videos were collectively played over 6.8 billion times from channels with 73+ million subscribers.

See You Again ft. Charlie Puth [Official Video] Furious 7 Soundtrack by Wiz Khalifa

Sugar by Maroon 5

Lean On (feat. MØ) (Official Music Video) by Major Lazer

Love Me Like You Do (Official Video) by Ellie Goulding

Bad Blood ft. Kendrick Lamar by Taylor Swift

Hello by Adele

Elastic Heart feat. Shia LaBeouf & Maddie Ziegler (Official Video) by Sia

Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae) (Official) by Silentó

The Hills by The Weeknd

What Do You Mean by Justin Bieber

2015 Canadian Year-end YouTube Ads Leaderboard
Since YouTube launched skippable ads five years ago, ads have gone from something you fast forward to something you choose to watch. This year’s top trending ads demonstrate that brands are now developing ads that are meant to entertain and inspire, not just persuade.

Clash of Clans: Revenge (Official Super Bowl TV Commercial) by OfficialClashOfClans

Great Plan (Official TV Commercial) by OfficialBoomBeach

Always #LikeAGirl - Unstoppable by AlwaysBrand

#BestBuds | 2015 Budweiser Super Bowl Commercial “Lost Dog” by Budweiser

Dove Men+Care shares your first fatherhood moments this Father’s Day by dovemencareus

Reebok - Freak Show - Be More Human by Reebok

Duracell Star Wars Commercial: Battle for Christmas Morning by OfficialDuracell

“The Recital” by Quaker Canada

#WhoWillYouHelp by ONgov

Tim Hortons Drive Thru Rookies with Sid & Nate by TimHortons

Top Trending Trailer Videos in Canada for 2015
Before millions of people go to the movies, they turn to YouTube. When it comes to highly anticipated films, like the new Star Wars or latest Avengers installment, trailers have become more than just a fun way to hook audiences on the story, they have become an essential tool to engage a loyal fan base.

The Force Awakens Trailer (Official) by Star Wars

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice - Comic-Con Trailer by Warner Bros. Pictures

Disney's Frozen Fever Trailer by Walt Disney Animation Studios

New Avengers Trailer Arrives - Marvel's Avengers: Age of Ultron Trailer 2 by Marvel Entertainment

Ted 2 - Official Trailer by Universal Pictures

Minions Official Trailer #2 (2015) - Despicable Me Prequel by Movieclips Trailers

Star Wars Battlefront Reveal Trailer by EAStarWars

Fallout 4 - Official Trailer by Bethesda Softworks

Way Too Wonderland Official Trailer by Ever After High

Narcos - MyName - 15Sec - 1920x1080 - EN - POST by NewonNetflix

And that’s just what made it to the top of Canada’s list - you can check out which videos made the global list of top trending videos at www.youtube.ca/rewind. Posted by Jenn Kaiser, Communications Manager, YouTube Canada.

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Welcome creators! YouTube Space Toronto opens today

One step closer to reality: introducing 360-degree live streaming and spatial audio on YouTube

Cure Festival FOMO and watch Coachella Exclusively on YouTube - tune in to watch live April 15-17

Inviting more players to the game: YouTube Gaming comes to Canada

Your YouTube "How To" Guide to the Holidays

#YouTubeRewind 2015: Canada’s top trending videos

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