Should I delete video files after uploading to YouTube?

The answer is yes, they do keep the original untouched uncompressed uploaded files as well on their servers.

What is raw footage in video editing?

Raw footage (sometimes called “source footage”) is the crude, unprocessed camera output that a videographer captures while shooting. It’s delivered as an extensive list of files that you may not be able to open without professional software.

Should I delete my first YouTube videos?

Removing videos not only completely removes any SEO-authority tied to the video but any existing traffic or views to that video will be lost and appear as ‘negative’ (or lost) metrics on your monthly analytic reports. In some cases, removing videos even when they have some SEO traction is a better business decision.

Where do Youtubers save their videos?

Most of the YouTube data is stored in the Google Modular Data Centers. A modular data center is portable and can be placed wherever the data storage capacity is required. Since YouTube was bought by Google in 2006, it stands to reason that the YouTube data is stored in the Google Modular Data Centers.

Who owns raw footage?

Unless you/they have a contract which states that it was a” work for hire” and they have ownership of the raw media, the videographer or photographer owns the rights to the raw footage.

What does RAW recording mean?

Raw footage is the crude output of a video or still camera recording. Since it is raw or unrefined, the footage remains as it was captured, retaining all details, true colors and lighting, which allows considerable opportunity for modification. Raw footage is also known as raw video, source footage or source video.

How much storage does a Youtuber need?

YouTube doesn’t have a storage limit (though there is no guarantee that there won’t be a limit in the future). YouTube also is not a storage site. It will convert and compress your videos upon upload and store those files on its servers.