README.md

Scripts to Facilitate Youtube Channel Management

Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZoOS2e699Ge0DND1oy1BJQ

Use Anaconda to set up the environment in env.yml.

generate_thumbnail_pptx.py

To use:

1. Modify res/thumbnails.csv to match the list of videos in the channel.
   1. The smoothest experience is had if the entries are in the reverse order they appear in YouTube Studio Content Manager.
   2. Try to keep the thumbnails of Data Science Journal Club, Researcher Training Sessions, and other Videos visually distinct.
      1. DSJC - Layout Index 1
      2. RTS - Layout Index 4
      3. Others - Layout Index 2
   3. Use the date of streaming or creation, if possible. Don't assume the upload date is correct.
2. Use python generate_thumbnail_pptx.py to generate thumbnails.pptx.
3. Using PowerPoint, open thumbnails.pptx.
4. Save slides as images.
   1. Click "Save As..." to open a new dialog box.
   2. In the "Save as type" dropdown, Select "PNG Portable Network Graphics Format (*.png)".
   3. Click "Save" to open a new dialog box.
   4. Click "All Slides".
   5. Wait for thumbnails to be saved. They will be saved to the folder thumbnails.
5. Navigate to the thumbnails folder to find the thumbnails.
6. For each video, add the appropriate thumbnail.