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Share videos on Google Maps to earn the new Director badge

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Caption: An illustration of three video cameras on a white background.Caption: An illustration of three video cameras on a white background.

 

Last year, we introduced new badges that recognize the different ways Local Guides like you share your knowledge on Google Maps. Whether you love to write detailed reviews, share amazing photos, or check the facts, there’s a badge for you.

 

Now that both Android and iPhone users can add videos on Maps, we’ve launched a new badge that celebrates Local Guides who love to capture their favorite places in motion. You can earn the Director badge by sharing videos of the places you visit on Maps. Try giving a tour of an attraction in your area or sharing a video review of a restaurant you love.

 

By sharing more great videos, you can upgrade from a Novice Director to an Expert Director—and eventually work all the way up to a Master Director. Your past video contributions are factored in, so some of you may already have this badge!

 

To check, go to “Your contributions” on Google Maps for Android or iOS. There, you’ll see your progress toward this badge.

 

What’s the best place you’ve captured on video so far? Share a link in the comments below! Need some inspiration? Check out our tips for posting great videos on Google Maps

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Level 7

Hi @AriMar I have recently uploaded a bunch of videos but haven't yet been able to see my novice director badge unlocked. Is there anything else I have to do from my side to get the badge? Cheers

 

Edit: added screenshot to show what I meantEven though I have uploaded a number of videos my badge is still grayed outEven though I have uploaded a number of videos my badge is still grayed out

 

Level 9

How to check your Director badge?

 

 

I am sharing the step by step process by using screenshot:

 

STEP:1

 

STEP 1: OPEN YOUR GOOGLE MAPS APP AND CLICK ON THE LEFT SIDE

 

 

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I hope these processes will help you to find your director badge.

@AriMar

 

 

Level 8

@AriMar nice I'll begin practicing video touring 

Former Google Contributor

Hi @Ylgurbani,

 

Thanks for reaching with us.

 

Regarding the inquiry, it is advisable to give it a bit more time to load up, as well as to check if the video contributions are aligned with Maps User Contributed Content Policy.

 

Much appreciated from @IshantHP_ig for providing handy tips.

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Level 7

Hi @sonnyNg,

 

Wishing you a happy new year!!

 

Thank you for getting back to me. It was just a matter of time, it did show up after a couple of days for me . Was just not used to it as my other badges would update immediately .

 

Cheers!

Yashwant

Level 7

I have tried posting a 30 second video, but as soon as i push post my mobile flips to screen that says thanks for that video and gives me points.....yet it dont seem like video uploaded, nor can i see it anywhere on post afterwords. unsure of what is happening

RunAmokPete
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I am glad to hear that, @Ylgurbani!

 

Keep up with the good content, @IshantHP_ig!

 

Happy New Year to everyone!

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Level 8

Hi I have already added many videos but for me the badge is still locked.

 

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Naman Jain
Level 7

@24Naman just give it a few days . It'll eventually show up. Mine took about 3 days to show up as well

Level 8

@RunAmokPete,

 

As far as I know, it would not upload a 30 sec video. Your video time which is supported is about 7 seconds.

 

Try videos less than 10 seconds and you should be able to upload them.

 

Let me know if you still face any issue.

Level 7

@Harpal @RunAmokPete I don't think that's correct . You can upload videos of up to 30 secs and they will be accepted. If you try to upload a longer video it will only upload the first 30 secs wokew the rest will be discarded . If they aren't showing as a badge or in your stats give it a few days and it will show up .

 

Hope this helps

Level 8

@Ylgurbani,

 

Thanks for correcting me. I just read a post about it. You are right. It could take few minutes to upload longer videos thus I prefer shorter videos and they work fine.

🎥

Former Google Contributor

Hi @Harpal@24Naman.

 

Thanks for reaching us.

 

Regarding the inquiries, it is much appreciated from @Ylgurbani who provided the needed information.

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Wow @IshantHP_ig, that's impressive. Congratulation on the new badge!

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Hi @AccedeToVegan,

 

I have just released your post from the Spam Filters. I would like to apologize for your post being marked as spam. Our filters run 24/7 and they can be a little harsh at times.

 

You can visit this article to learn more - Why was my Connect post marked as spam?

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Level 7

Thank you @sonnyNg !

 

Glad I could be of help @Harpal

Level 10

Those are really good information to share the coments❣️

Thank.you for that.

Level 8

I am just wondering, what is a difference between uploading a video in YouTube and Google map. Also, can we share same video in YouTube as well as map?

Ram Bhandari
Former Google Contributor

Hi @BhandariR,

Thanks for reaching out.

 

Videos on Google Maps should revolve around the point of interest you post it to.

 

It could be the front or interior of a business, or maybe a video from your experience in a restaurant. 

 

Videos not related to points of interest on Google Maps, should be kept on other platforms like Youtube. 

 

I suggest reading the the article How to post great videos on Google Maps for more inspiration.

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its great 👍

 

Just started to sharing video to googleMaps.

 

Former Google Contributor

Thank you for contributing @endahhayuning! 🙂

 

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Thanks Google Team teaching us ...............I started it from Begning Screenshot_20190104-225339.png

 

Baljinder_singh From Punjab, India
Level 7
But still you need to upgrade the rewards , after 10th Level people will not show up their interest like before !!!!!!!!!!!
Level 8

I love this.

Thank you!☺

Level 7

Does anyone know what're the acceptable formats for the videos?

I've tried to upload iOS videos with the MOV video format and it failed to upload with a generic error.

Level 1

Great News.

I love to record video than take the picture, love this one so much!

Former Google Contributor

Hi @JazzyYassi,

 

Thanks for reaching us.

 

Regarding the inquiry, we may confirm that MOV format should not be an issue to be uploaded on Google Maps.

 

Would you mind sharing a screenshot of the step that the error message would show up?

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Level 10

The good thing I like this for is that going to places fully mapped by me, there is still something novel I can do to tell people more about the place without being repetitive. 

Love for Food and Landscape photography
Level 3

Thanks Very Good Wish you happy new year 2019

Level 10

Es una interesante novedad para los aportes que se realizan en Google Maps 

lindopereda
Level 10

@AriMarExcited to inform that i got the badge for Expert Director and will soon get Master Director.Enjoyed videographing and it  was really interesting with  creative and guinine ideas inputs.

 

But uploading was rather time consuming. Also videographing at public places were having risk of security and privacy matter and to be followed as per norms.

jojo
Level 8

cool

wonderful.. can i like you?

Asep Saepullah
Level 6

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That's really awesome..! 

Level 8

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Level 6

hi

thank you for sharing

but i want to know what kind of videos are good for map. please post sample video or address of best LGs that post good videos on map.

 

regards

 

Level 8

Terima kasih, untuk setiap temuan terbarunya,sangat membantu.

Former Google Contributor

Hi @MohammadVh,

 

Thanks for reaching with us.

 

Regarding your inquiry, please make sure to check out How to post great videos on Google Maps.

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Level 8

@AriMar I just checked my contributions and its there and I'm at %50 Novice already, this is definitely what we local Guides need Wonderful

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great job.. thank you for sharing this  @AriMar

Level 6

Great stuff. I look forward to start doing that this year. 

Level 8

Congratulations 

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Level 10

Hai @AriMar .

 

My last three months is trying to learn on how to make a good video.

Lucky for me that www.localguidesconnect.com and google maps are facilitating me to do that.

I am getting better in taking videos and you can see the blue loop will be close and turn into green ring as other badges.

The blue loop is going to close and become  green like other badges.The blue loop is going to close and become green like other badges.

 

Tag (@BudiFXW) in your post or comment, I will happily to connect with you.
Level 7

Oh that's cool. Thanks for sharing 🙂