General Questions
What is iCarly?
When I decided to start my own web show, my friends and I named the show iCarly – the "i" stands for Internet (or insanely awesome) and Carly is my name. iCarly.com is a place where you can come see me and my best friend, Sam, do fun stuff...read our blogs...check out our pictures...and even send in your own pics and videos for a chance to see them on iCarly!!! And more!!! Seriously!!!
How do I get on iCarly?
Easy! Just send us your video and we might put it on our webcast -- or show it on iCarly.com! But remember, your parents have to give permission for you to send us your videos before we can even watch them. Then, we have to love your video before we show it. So don't send us boring stuff! And don't get all mad if you don't see your video right away. We're, like, super-busy with our web show and school stuff (homework). So it might be awhile before we watch your video. Just keep checking back to see if we pick your video to show!
Questions About Sending In Your Video
How will you use my video?
If we LOVE your video and you do everything you're supposed to (like send in all the signed release forms and turn off the music in the background), we might show your video on our iCarly webcast.
What are the rules and guidelines for sending in my video?
  • Stand close to the camera, but not so close that we can see your nose hairs, just close enough that we can see your face.
  • Say your first name and your age, then step back and do your thing!
  • Remember, the closer you are to the camera, the better we'll hear your voice!
  • Make sure your clothes don't have logos or bad words on them.
  • Don't wear clothes with thin stripes.
  • Don't say or do anything bad (nothing mean, no bad words).
  • Don't say or show full names, school names, cities, street names, phone numbers, or email addresses in your video.
  • Try to keep your video shorter than 3 minutes.
  • Watch your video before you send it to us! Make sure it looks and sounds good. If it doesn't, try again and make it better.
  • Don't do anything dangerous. We don't want you to get hurt!
  • Your videos SHOULDN'T include music. But, if you're sending us a video of you dancing, and you want to include music, that's OK -- just don't talk during the music.
  • Always make and keep your own backup of your video. We can't send your video back to you. So, make and keep a copy for yourself!
  • For more tips, watch our "How to Make Your Own Web Show" video series ( click here to go there now) -- it's awesome!
    • Where can I send my video to?
    Note: You have to download our User-Generated Content agreement and include it in your package. Click here to download our UGC agreement. Click here to download our Guest Release form if your friends or family are in the video with you.
    Send your video to:
    iCarly.ca c/o YTV.com
    25 Dockside Drive
    Toronto, Ontario M5A 0B5
    Can I get my video back after I send it to you?
    Sorry, we can't return your video. So be smart -- make and keep a backup copy for yourself, so you'll have it forever!
    Can you help me with an idea for my video?
    Sure! If you want us to show your video on iCarly, it has to make us LAUGH...or make us go, WOW! It needs to be a video that lots of other kids would wanna see. Don't send us anything boring. Basically, just make it really fun ...or cool ...or creative ...or funny ...or amazing ! Here are some examples:
  • Tell a great joke (that YOU made up)!
  • Do a funny voice!
  • Do an impersonation of a famous celebrity!
  • Do a cool trick!
  • Show us your pet if he or she does a cool trick!
  • Act out a funny scene!
  • Show us a super-cool dance!
  • Show us a cool sports talent!
  • Show us a cool art project you made!
  • Make a super awesome or creative sandwich!
  • Dress up and act like one of your relatives!
    • What format does my video have to be in?
    If you are sending us a video in the mail, please make sure your video is on a DV tape, a mini-DV tape, a VHS tape, a data CD or data DVD (as a digital file, such as QuickTime or .AVI).
    Which video format will look best?
    Typically any video shot on DV or mini-DV will look better than video shot on a phone or a digital camera.
    Is there someplace on your site where I can get tips for shooting video?
    Yes, check out our "Making Your Own Web Show" video series (click on iPlay at the top of this page). And stay tuned for more video clips coming soon!!!
    Why can't I watch video on your site?
    The most likely reason you can't see video is that you do not have Flash 8. You'll need to download it before you can watch video on iCarly.com.
    If I have a friend in the video, why do they need to submit different release forms?
    You just do! Sorry -- it's, like, some "legal thing." Spencer explained it to us, but we got bored and stopped listening. Anyway, you just have to.
    I sent in my video. Why don't I see it on iCarly.com?
    First thing's first: If your parent hasn't approved the video, we can't show it. Second, we have to find time to watch it before we can decide if we like it or not. So keep checking back for your video. And don't lose hope! We may not have even watched it yet (We have a lot of homework, and running a web show takes a lot of energy!).
    How long can my video be?
    We suggest that you keep your video under 5 minutes. The longer your video is, the harder it is for the computer to compress it, and the worse it will look on iCarly. Anyway, who wants to watch a long video online? Keep it under 5 -- for sure!
    Why don't I see my comment on iCarly.com?
    We try to read every comment, and we only post our favorites.
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