My video still says it's pending, why?

Videos will not automatically appear on Oprah.com. All videos submitted will be considered for Oprah.com and The Oprah Winfrey Show. Submitting your video does not guarantee that it will be posted on Oprah.com or broadcast on The Oprah Winfrey Show.

My video says it was rejected, why?

Submitting your video does not guarantee that it will be posted on Oprah.com or broadcast on The Oprah Winfrey Show. If your video is not "accepted" and not "pending" approval, the system marks it as rejected.

My video still hasn't shown up, why?

When you upload a video, it will go through an approval process. The process can take several weeks and there is no guarantee that your video will be approved. If your video is approved, it will appear on Oprah.com. Please keep these tips in mind when creating your video:

• Avoid using popular music when possible
• Make sure your video does not have other people in the background
• Be sure not to shoot your video in front of landmarks or retail stores

Creating and Uploading Your Video to Oprah.com

It's easiest to create a video if you have a webcam connected directly to your computer. Using a webcam, there are two ways to create a video:

1. Upload file: Use the software that came with your webcam, create a video and upload the file.
2. Record Video: Record Video will allow you to record your video inline directly from the upload form page. When you click Record Video, two small video players will appear on the form. One player will show you the live recording; the second will show you what you have recorded.

What kind of video files can be uploaded?

We accept all common media formats. The accepted file formats are:
.flv, .wmv, .asf, .avi, .mov, .3gp, .mpg, .mpeg, or .mp4

What is the maximum file size I can upload?

The maximum video upload file size is 100MB per video file. Depending on the file size, the upload process could take several minutes.

Am I limited to the number of videos I can upload?

There are no limits on the number of videos you can upload.

When I upload a video, will it show up immediately?

When you upload a video, it will go through an approval process to ensure appropriate content. Once the moderators have approved the video, it will show up immediately.

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What are tags? And why do I need them on my video?

Tags are a way for you to flag your video with keywords. The keywords will create what is called a tag cloud, which can be found at the bottom right corner of the page. The tag cloud is used as a navigation filter to display videos with other similarly tagged videos.

You can allow other users to tag your videos with their own keywords. During the upload process of your video, there is an option to do so that you can check or uncheck.