It is strange to think that just 10 years ago, the word “YouTube” wasn’t a household name. Today 60 hours of video are uploaded every minute, and over 4 billion videos are viewed everyday.
This massive video-sharing site gave stars like Justin Bieber and Carly Rae Jepsen their big breaks just by strumming a guitar. It provided a place for vloggers like Tyler Oakley and Jenna Marbles to make 6 figure salaries from the comfort of their bedrooms. But how does a behemoth content machine like YouTube, a place where people post videos from all over the world, create a place for video enthusiasts to interact off the web? YouTube Space, that’s how.
YouTube Space is a 41,000-square-foot space built at the old Howard Hughes aircraft hanger in Playa Vista. The building is a space specifically designed for YouTube partners to create, network, and learn more about digital video production.
The studio space includes two stages for digital video production, three green screen studios, a motion capture studio, a recording studio, a rehearsal and dance studio, a screening room, and an outdoor amphitheater, as well as post-production facilities for audio and video recording, mixing, and editing. Don’t need “real” studio space? Don’t worry! The lobby, hallways, and even the parking lot are available for productions as well. YouTubers can also checkout equipment to use throughout the space.
The space is free to use for qualified applicants. Qualified applicants are established and emerging creators who have “demonstrated a strong commitment to the YouTube platform” and whose channels feature consistent publishing, substantial monthly views, a large and growing subscriber base, at least three prior collaborations with other YouTube channels, and a comprehensive plan for use of the space.
YouTube Space is a meeting place where YouTube creators can attend networking events, educational workshops and training programs, screenings, and more. These events are open to anyone with a YouTube channel and do not require an application to participate, although space is limited so register early.
For more information about YouTube Space Los Angeles, click here!
Author: Mariah Terry