FREE Video Hosting Web SitesWhere to Upload Your Internet Video Updated November 13, 2009 By Mark Shapiro ================================ If you are shooting and editing Internet and web video, sooner or later you are going to want to upload it and share it with the rest of the world. Maybe you just want to share it with one or two people - maybe you want an audience of millions. None of that is going to happen until you compress, upload and post your video to a Internet video sharing and hosting site. Luckily, there are thousands of sites that host your videos for free (see list below). These smaller sites are often targeted to specific audiences or have channels with an audience that will really want to see your video. There is no rule that says you can only upload your video to YouTube. Hit them all. Some may have an exclusivity clause or language (especially if they are paying you for each time your video gets seen), but most don't. Spread your video across as many web hosting sites as you can. Yes, you should post your video to YouTube. But, as YouTube gets maybe nearly a 100,000 videos a day, it is hard to make your video stand out and get noticed. That is why you also want to post your video on one or more other web video hosting sites. (see below for articles and tips on how to promote your videos and make them stand out!) Most sites will want you to join as a member. Its usually free. You may also want to check out some of "commercial" sites. Many of them offer a free "starter" hosting service for a limited amount of video or bandwidth. These can be very useful if you are targeting a specific audience for your video. Most sites will accept almost any type of digital format video - as long as it is in one of the many standard formats, resolutions and file types. However, if you do a little digging on the site, you will find that if you want your video to look and sound really good on that site, you ought to upload it in their recommended format and size. For example, according to the people at YouTube, they will accept a wide range of video types but - if you really want your stuff to look good - if you want the best final quality, they recommended that you upload your video as a H.264, MPEG-2 or MPEG-4 file at either of these resolutions and screen dimensions - 1280 x 720 (16x9 HD) and 640 x 480 (4:3 SD) I am sure you have noticed that lots of YouTube web videos look fuzzy and sound poor. They didn't follow the recommendations and just let YouTube's automated conversion process do the best job that it could. I am sure you realize that the YouTube staff do not have time to look at each video and to make sure it is optimized to look good. That is your job. The same holds true at all the other "free" video hosting sites. If you want your Internet video to look good, upload it at the recommended format, resolution and size. Here is a link to the YouTube Upload FAQ - this information changes regularly so check before you edit and compress. ======================================= VidBlogger Guide - Live Video Sites - Turn your videocam into a videoblogger - realtime Internet TV Shop - These sites enable you to broadcast an Internet video stream in real time - sort of like a live TV show. ================================================ Twittervlog.tv personal directory of video blogs and video podcasts - This is a ongoing listing - a work in progress - many of the world's top individual video bloggers listed in alphabetical order - The best VideoBlogs & Video Podcasts
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| Red highlights are for the biggest and the best - however, on a smaller site, it is possible to have your video stand out among the crowd. Smaller sites can also specialize in certain types and topics of internet videos. Some of the larger, more commercial sites prefer to use in house and professionally produced content. They do not make it easy for amateurs and prosumers to post material. . | | 4mations | 4mations is for animators and fans to get together and have some fun. You can submit your fresh film goodness for review and enter their competitions. | AtomFilms | AtomFilms was one of the first Internet Video hosting and distribution services - it is still one of the best | | BlipTV | blip.tv is a free videoblogging, podcasting and video sharing service. If you don't have a blog, they will give you one, and if already have one, they will help make it a show. BlipTV is another IVM fave rave | | Blinkx | Blinkx not only posts video but allows you to make money More | | Break | Break,com - You can make money by uploading ORIGINAL content: videos/short films, pictures, and games. Read the FAQ | | Clipta | Clipta - You can receive 10 cents when your uploaded video reaches 20 views. When your video becomes popular, you make more money per view. details | DailyMotion | DailyMotion collects the latest music videos, short movies, TV shows, funny and extreme videos from a variety of web sites in addition to creating their own original content. You can also upload, share, and embed your videos | CollegeHumor | CollegeHumor showcases hilarious original videos, articles, contests, and interactive features, as well as pictures and videos submitted by fans like you. Humor is not for kids.... | | Expert Village - Demand Studios | Expert Village - Demand Studios is looking for well produced "how to" and DIY Internet video. Check out the FAQ. $300-$600 per assignment. The payment amount is based on the number of 1-3 minute videos created, at a rate of $20 per video. | | FilmRookie | FilmRookie - Any ad revenue generated by your video is split 50/50 between you and FilmRookie. More info | | Flixya | Upload or share your videos from YouTube, Google Video, Revver, Daily Motion, and other video sharing sites. Flixya is the only social network that pays you 100% ad revenue more info | | GigaTribe | GigaTribe is community software used to share files privately over the Internet. GigaTribe’s unique solution lets you share files directly from your hard drive, without having to copy your files on someone else’s server. | HowCast | Are you an expert? Howcast welcomes experts from across the web to share their how-to videos with interested viewers on Howcast.com, the Howcast Distribution Network, and Howcast Mobile. | | IndyMogul | Indy Mogul is dedicated to film fanatics and aspiring auteurs alike. Their shows are focused on DIY filmmaking, cheap special effects, movie reviews and conversations with high profile filmmakers and special guests. This site is brilliant! | | Jeezem.com | Jeezem.com is an internet mashup. They produce our unique brand of material, and also accept submissions from viewers. | | LiveVideo | In addition to hosting videos, LiveVideo is a social networking and video hosting site that enables you to create your own LiveTV show, and broadcast yourself to the world. You can also watch live shows streaming from all over the world and do simultaneous video chat with up to 10 other people. | | Metacafe | Metacafe is of the world's largest video sites, serving a vast smorgasbord of best videos, funniest movies and clips. This is another site where you should definately try and have your videos posted. | | MonkeySee | MonkeySee pays for professional looking how to videos - starts at $200-$500, and go up to $2,000. Read the FAQ | | MySpate | MySpate pays 0.005 for each Unique View. Every time someone watches your video on Myspate, you earn money. More info | | PetTube.com | PetTube.com is an interesting site if you like funny pet videos. Nothing too outrageous but lots of cool, cute clips. You can watch or you can upload your own favorite animal videos | | RenderYard | Renderyard is a digital playground that gives film makers and musicians the chance to watch independent films from around the world and listen to new music and contact each other and provide a strong network facility for emerging new talent. more info | | Revver | Revver is a very big, busy asite with tons of uploaded videos. They split advertising revenue with 50/50. This HAD been one of the best paying video sites but recently there have been a lot of complaints about slow pay or no pay. More info from the Revver site | | Turnhere | TurnHere makes commissioned, branded content for clients ranging from Williams-Sonoma to William's Tavern in Burbank. They work with filmmakers who shoot, edit and produce the finished films. More info | | vzaar | vzaar is a new video hosting platform designed for eCommerce and businesses. They provide 1GB per month for free. Read The Top Five Ways to Use Internet Video to Sell Products and Promote Your Business | | Veoh | Veoh provides free access to all of the great TV and film studio content, independent productions, and user-generated videos on the Web | VideoJug | 1000s of how videos and articles. You can upload your own videos and take part in the busy discussion forums by posting questions and responding to other users’ questions, either by using text or your webcam. | | Vimeo | Vimeo is a video-centric social network site. It now supports HD and is a favorite of Internet video producers. It is our favorite for high quality (non clip) content | | VodeMotion | If your video is selected, you get get paid. It starts at 50 euros and goes up from there. More info. Site is in French but if you use Google translate, you can figure it out. More info | | Wayonda.com | Wayonda.com is a new website available for commercial online film and video distribution. It's objective is to provide an additional option for professional filmmakers and videographers to network, advertise and distribute their productions online, on demand. | | YouTube | This is the big boy for Internet video hosting. Maybe 100,000 videos a day get loaded onto YouTube. It is difficult to get noticed among the crowd but you HAVE to be on YouTube - How to upload your videos to YouTube |
Article Index - Articles about YouTube, Online Video Hosting, How to Create and Upload Your Videos and How to Make Money With Your Online VideoHere is a current selection of articles that will help you prepare your videos for YouTube and other online sites as well as how to make money on your Internet videos. How You Can Make Money With Internet Video - A guide to the best web sites that will enable you to convert your video into cold, hard cash Promote Your Business and Promote Your Videos - How to Do It - all about PR and web marketing Cinematech - Getting Paid: Sites that Help Makers of Film and Video Make Money How to put your videos on YouTube HOW TO MAKE WEB VIDEO EFFECTIVE - The Three Steps to Building Traffic and Interaction with Online Video Seven Great Tips to Maximize The Audio Quality of Your Internet Videos Zoom Wars - How to use your camcorder and zoom control for capturing video for the Internet The Basics of Shooting Video - . How to use your camcorder to shoot great looking Internet Video All You Need To Know About Marketing Your Business Online Through Video Promote Your Business With Online Video - Business Center - PC World ====================================================================== Dan Rayburn's List of CDNs - Who is going to distribute your Internet Video? Streamingmedia.com's Updated List Of Stand Alone CDNs and Telcos/Carriers Offering CDN Services |
