Online video 1: How To's and Live Communications

Posted by Marko S.
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The fact is that online video is a trend now - so huge that’s it’s proving hard to keep track. From video sharing sites to video hosters, video mixers, mashups, converters and more.
Online video grows rapidly, each day you can find new, specific startup, there’s a lot of social networking sites which have video sections, etc..

Viral videos from all categories are uploaded to videohosters daily. But the quality of this videos is still poor, so we all need some sources where we can learn. Here are links to some resources we all can use to improve our viral? (no, let’s say home is better word) videos.

Online Video How-to

Better YT Video Quality
This guide helps you with getting the best possible video quality on YouTube, can be applied to other sites as well.
Make Internet TV
This guide has step-by-step instructions for shooting, editing, and publishing videos on the Internet.
How to put your readers at the scene
A scene-setting guide for online web journalists.
Tips for shooting better online video
Learn the equipment, shooting and editing basics from this collection of tips.
Online video tips
A Squidoo lens with several useful online video shooting and editing tips.
Home video tips
Chris Pirillo’s tips for shooting better videos at home.
Camcorderinfo
Every online video comes from a camcorder, so here is the best place to get opinions on your next camcorder purchase.
5 Ways To Create a Great Video Podcast
A great article that applies to both video podcasts and video production in general.
Videomakers
Videochannel with more than hundred video tutorials about basics in video creating, light, recording tips and other video advices.
Adobe Premiere
Videochannel with videomanuals for Adobe Premiere, leading software for editing video files.


Live Video Communications

Stickam
The best site for live video communications with multiple people. There is no major competition for Stickam just yet.
Blogtv
Blogtv is a recent discovery to the public.  It allows you to do a live video show, and you can stream it live, as well as archive it for later use.
ooVoo
This allows you to carry on video conversations with live video through a Skype-like program.
Mogulus
This site is basically an all in one broadcast solution for video.  You can create, edit, and add things similar to broadcast companies could add.
Ustream
Allows you to stream live video and you can also embed the player in to your own website.
HeyCosmo
A downloadable application that allows you to connect with other people in many ways, even play games and more.
Operator11
Go live with your camera and create your own channels. You can also send video comments and remix your videos.

and the funny educational video: How not to help old lady cross the road
Wahoo, featured on (UK) TV last week on "Totally Viral", Dave TV on Channel 19 freeview and cable.

 

next: video editors, online converters and hosters.