Filmmaker Account Set Up

Follow These Steps

Step 1: Go to the Filmmaker Registration page and complete the account registration form, entering your name, organization (optional), email address, and password.  Then submit.  An email verification will be sent to your email address.  Click on the link to validate your account and return to the Log In screen.

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The registration form requires an email validation to activate your account. Then log in to your account to complete.

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Upon logging in, you will go to your account dashboard with details on the Cyber Club beta objectives and next steps to set up your profile and upload videos.

 

Step 2: Once logged in, select the "Complete Profile" button in the center column to go to the profile settings page.  Add a profile image (square jpeg or png of your photo, avatar, or logo), enter your name, email address and organization (optional) as you would like it to appear on your profile page.  All other fields are optional and will not appear on your profile (example: phone number, date of birth).  Add a link to your website and social media accounts.  These links will appear on your profile page.  Save all changes.

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Upload a profile image and complete your profile details, then save.

 

Step 3: Select the home icon in the left navigation panel to return to your account dashboard.  Go to column 3 on the right side of the page and select the Upload Video button.  Or select the Video tab in the left navigation panel.  You will be taken to the video library page.  Select the "Add New Video" button at the top right of the page.  A new video form will display.  Drag and drop an MP4 file into the video upload box (1080p HD MPEG file recommended). Then add a title for the film and description (synopsis).  You can assign a category and genre (optional).  Then make sure to save the details.  Please note that all videos must be reviewed and approved before showing up in your channel or profile.   

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Upload a video (MP4 file) and enter a title and description.  Then select a category and genre (optional and save your entry.

 

After saving your video, return to the video management screen by selecting the back button, or the Video tab in the left nav pane. Continue uploading videos.  All videos will be reviewed to ensure they meet community standards.  Once approved, they will be enabled and displayed in your channel collection.  Please note that editing your video details or uploading a new file will require a new review.

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As you save and upload additional videos, they will display in your video management page.

 

Completion and Review: That's it! You can now view your profile and view your channel collection (once videos are approved) by clicking on your profile image in the top right corner of the screen and then selecting "View Profile"

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As you save and upload additional videos, they will display in your video management page.