Library: Chicago Citation Style 18th Edition: Video

Online Multimedia: YouTube Video

Numbers in parentheses refer to specific pages in The Chicago Manual (17th ed.)

General Format

Full Note

1. Poster's First Name Surname or Username [if applicable], "Multimedia Title," Publishing Channel, posted date, YouTube video, time placement, URL.

Shortened Note

2. Poster's Surname or Username [if applicable], "Multimedia Title."

Bibliography

Poster's First Name Surname or Username [if applicable]. "Multimedia Title." Publishing Channel. Posted on date, YouTube video, full time of video, URL.

Example: YouTube Video (14.167)

Full Note

1. Neil Gaiman, "How Stories Last | Neil Gaiman," Long Now Foundation, posted May 3, 2013, YouTube video, 1:43:27, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xn2n7N7Q2vw.

Shortened Note

2. Gaiman, "How Stories Last."

Bibliography

Gaiman, Neil. "How Stories Last | Neil Gaiman." Long Now Foundation. Posted May 3, 2013, YouTube video, 1:47:27, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xn2n7N7Q2vw.

Tips

See The Chicago Manual (14.161 - 14.169) for more information on citing Online Multimedia and Apps.
This format may vary depending on the type of online multimedia and the information available.
For videos designed to run in your browser (eg. Chrome), a specific file format does not need to be mentioned.
For digital recordings other than compact discs, a streaming service or file format may be noted if relevant but is not required.