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What is TTMT?

Talk To Me Tuesday (TTMT) was started by me (Jennifer Ofenstein, aka ofenjen) as a way for a group of LiveJournal friends to interact “live” via YouTube. Each crafty vlogger shares projects, life and and a little of themselves in a weekly Show & Tell style video posted on YouTube.

I don’t know you, can I still respond to your video?

Yes, absolutely! Grab a webcam, your WIPs and get talking, we’d love to meet you!

Is it okay to post on a day other than Tuesday?

It’s more than okay! Post any day of the week and respond to any video you like. This project is called TTMT because I always try to post on Tuesday.

What kinds of crafts do TTMTers make? Can I show any kind of craft?

TTMTers make all kinds of crafts! We have quilters, cross-stitchers, knitters, crocheters, doll makers, make-up artists and loads more. You can share absolutely any kind of handmade craft.

Can I share NSFW (Not Safe For Work) crafts?

You can share anything you like, but please be courteous to other viewers and share a warning that the content you’re going to show is adult-oriented and may be offensive or inappropriate for some viewers. Also check out YouTube’s Terms of Service if you are unsure about the content you’re posting.

Can I post a non-crafty post?

Craftiness is encouraged because it adds to the Show & Tell-ness of TTMT, but you can post anything you like because we love hearing from you!

I don’t know how to edit videos, can I still post mine?

Absolutely! You can record your video directly to YouTube. Videos uploaded this way are made in one take, so you might try having a cheat sheet so you don’t forget anything you’d like to say. (See the “record from webcam” image below)

Where and how do I post my video?

Upload your video to YouTube by clicking on the “upload” button.

If you have recorded and saved your video, click on the “upload video” button. If you’re recording straight to YouTube, click “record from webcam”.

Once your video is recorded and processed, post it as a video response to the latest TTMT (see below). Then, post it at the ttmt Livejournal community (optional, but it’s easier for other TTMTers to find that way). Also post your video on your own blog, so all your friends can see!

How do I respond to a video post?

Go to the box below the video where you’d leave a comment and click in it like you’re going to type something.

When you do that, a camera icon and the text “Attach a video” will come up.  If you click on that, it’ll take you to the video response page.

That will take you to this page”

You can respond with a video you’ve already uploaded, record a new video right to YouTube, or you can upload a video. Just click on the one of your choice (the second option will show all your uploaded videos) and follow the directions and your video will be connected. Video responses will show up directly beneath the video that was being responded to, making your video noticeable to more people!

Do I have to have an intro, etc., to post?

Nope, it’s totally optional.

How do I edit my video ?

If you’d like to edit your video, check your computer for movie software like Windows Movie Maker or iMovie. If you don’t already have software, look on a trusted download source like cnet.com’s for free video editing software options. There are loads of how-to videos on YouTube for both imovie and Windows Movie Maker. Another great resource is YouTube’s Handbook for Producing and Uploading Your Own Videos.

What tags do you recommend for my video?

When tagging your video on YouTube, use tags that are appropriate to your content like “crafts” “sewing” etc. Please use “ttmt” as a tag, too, so your video will come up in TTMT searches.

Are there icons I can post on my blog or website?

We currently only have a couple of TTMT icons, but we’re happy to share! Please link icons back to the ttmt LJ community.

Do you make money from TTMT?

I don’t make a red cent, though I do get lots of enjoyment seeing what you all are making!

Where else can I find TTMT?

You can join the ttmt Livejournal community, fan TTMT on Facebook and join our Ravelry group.
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This list will continue to be updated as more questions arise. Feel free to post yours in the comments.

last updated April 21, 2010