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dave_in_delaware · 10-09-2006, 12:54 PM

OK everyone, I'd like your experienced input here....

I'm looking for a site that'll host movies (*.mov format) that I've recorded w/ my digital camera. My personal website on comcast doesn't have enough room or I'd just do it that way.

I've checked a few places out, but the free ones have scary Terms of Use. Like they can use and distribute your uploads however they want, or they delete your file if it's not downloaded in 30 days, or they limit the bandwidth you use per month, etc... Or, they just stink in reliability.

Plus, I'd *like* to be able to organize all my files in the same folder, and create new folders, instead of my movies being randomly "broken up" or randomly named by the generic file hosting sites like some seem to do.

Does anyone have any recommendations? Do you use one that suits your needs? Do you know of one that you avoid like the plague? Any and all input, please!! I want to upload my movies tonight if possible.

Thanks in advance!

The Knight Of Light · 10-09-2006, 01:46 PM

Google Video might work for you. I like it a lot for my HatCam stuff. It doesn't seem to matter what you upload. If it is a .mov(quicktime) it might get rejected or have to wait a day till it gets converted. Try it. The videos are kept at a high res too.

**Parrishco** · 10-09-2006, 02:20 PM

Is youtube.com not an option? I would use that or Google Video both are good options.

See? Like this funny animation: http://youtube.com/watch?v=IzO1mCAVyMw

EDIT: I forgot to add that you might want to check http://www.archive.org/details/movies - though I have never used it - I had someone recommend it to me. I think you can host full size movies and auido, etc. for free there or something - I don't know but it's worth a look.

Gonefission · 10-09-2006, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Parrishco

Is youtube.com not an option?

Not for much longer, Google bought You Tube. It was announced today.

**Parrishco** · 10-09-2006, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gonefission

Not for much longer, Google bought You Tube. It was announced today.

I saw that today but Google is just owning it not removing it - they are retaining their current name and structure also all of their 67 employees and even their 2 founders. I think its good. And to think it only cost $1.65 Billion...
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20061009/D8KLB0A00.html

Krackels · 10-09-2006, 05:20 PM

There are some sites that have large file size limits that are perfect for capturing all that detail, but they don't allow hotlinking.

Megaupload.com (which I think may restrict file usage to one recipient? if you're not a paying member), Yourfilehost.com (is pretty good, but the host has a lot of porn links, banners, and files so it might not be family safe), and putfile.com come to mind (i have no experience with the last but the first two allow you to upload and share even without registering).

Yourfilehost allows you to delete uploaded files, but I'm not entirely sure how the other two allow you to have control over your file.

beakersloco · 10-10-2006, 07:20 AM

host it your self .. if you have a high speed connection .

Plinkomatic · 10-10-2006, 07:31 AM

What OS are you running?

**Parrishco** · 10-10-2006, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beakersloco

host it your self .. if you have a high speed connection .

And how do you do that - short of buying a server?

dave_in_delaware · 10-10-2006, 09:33 AM

I would host it myself on my Comcast acct, but I don't have enough space left on it for all the movies I want to share.

I'm not sure what the OS matters, because that will vary by everyone who will be watching/downloading my videos. I use Win2k Pro at work, and Win XP Home at home.

I know sites like yahoo have photo albums, and that would be the perfect thing. But I want one for movies.

And yes, I'd like to hotlink to the movies if I could. If not, it's not a big deal I guess. People would just have to download the movies first, then watch them.

I've seen info on iFilm, TinyPic, YouTube, Google, MediaMax (Streamload), photobucket, etc.... Some seem to be ok, but some put strange limitations on their files.

I'm looking into HideBehind's site now. They seem to be ok, and no limitations....

I'll figure it out eventually.

Thanks for everyone's input... keep the comments/ideas coming.

10-09-2006, 12:54 PM	#1
dave_in_delaware XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 6,158	Best file hosting site?? OK everyone, I'd like your experienced input here.... I'm looking for a site that'll host movies (.mov format) that I've recorded w/ my digital camera. My personal website on comcast doesn't have enough room or I'd just do it that way. I've checked a few places out, but the free ones have scary Terms of Use. Like they can use and distribute your uploads however they want, or they delete your file if it's not downloaded in 30 days, or they limit the bandwidth you use per month, etc... Or, they just stink in reliability. Plus, I'd like* to be able to organize all my files in the same folder, and create new folders, instead of my movies being randomly "broken up" or randomly named by the generic file hosting sites like some seem to do. Does anyone have any recommendations? Do you use one that suits your needs? Do you know of one that you avoid like the plague? Any and all input, please!! I want to upload my movies tonight if possible. Thanks in advance! __________________ Dave Daily carry = XD-9 service in a Blackhawk CQC SERPA holster, a Spyderco Native, and a Streamlight Scorpion. "Everything matters... unless it's antimatter." “A person has the right to keep and bear arms for the defense of self, family, home and State, and for hunting and recreational use.” [Delaware Constitution, Article I, § 20 Right to keep and bear arms]

10-09-2006, 01:46 PM	#2
The Knight Of Light XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Omaha, Nebraska(sublocated at a Sandy location far, far away) Posts: 8,868 Blog Entries: 13	Google Video might work for you. I like it a lot for my HatCam stuff. It doesn't seem to matter what you upload. If it is a .mov(quicktime) it might get rejected or have to wait a day till it gets converted. Try it. The videos are kept at a high res too. __________________ No Matter Where You Go, There You Are. USPSA #L3077 What a great number!!! http://theknightoflight.blogspot.com/ Creator of TOP 'O' THE PAGE!!! Moose Fight

10-09-2006, 02:20 PM	#3
Parrishco XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: The Best State Ever (FL) Posts: 460	Is youtube.com not an option? I would use that or Google Video both are good options. See? Like this funny animation: http://youtube.com/watch?v=IzO1mCAVyMw EDIT: I forgot to add that you might want to check http://www.archive.org/details/movies - though I have never used it - I had someone recommend it to me. I think you can host full size movies and auido, etc. for free there or something - I don't know but it's worth a look. __________________ Custom XD40 SC w/ X2laser Bushy A3 M4 w/ EOTech SA 1911A1 GI.45 Mossberg 500 Yugo SKS CCW Molon Labe! - My website: ParrishCo.com Last edited by Parrishco; 10-09-2006 at 02:37 PM.

10-09-2006, 05:20 PM	#6
Krackels XDTalk 15K Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Southeastern PA Posts: 19,562 Blog Entries: 5	Hotlinking or not? There are some sites that have large file size limits that are perfect for capturing all that detail, but they don't allow hotlinking. Megaupload.com (which I think may restrict file usage to one recipient? if you're not a paying member), Yourfilehost.com (is pretty good, but the host has a lot of porn links, banners, and files so it might not be family safe), and putfile.com come to mind (i have no experience with the last but the first two allow you to upload and share even without registering). Yourfilehost allows you to delete uploaded files, but I'm not entirely sure how the other two allow you to have control over your file. __________________ "Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." --Benjamin Franklin PA Roll Call Last edited by Krackels; 10-10-2006 at 08:48 AM.

10-10-2006, 07:20 AM	#7
beakersloco XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Greenville NC Posts: 1,014	host it your self .. if you have a high speed connection . __________________ \"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.” (Edmund Burke)

10-10-2006, 07:31 AM	#8
Plinkomatic XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,315	What OS are you running?

10-10-2006, 09:33 AM	#10
dave_in_delaware XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 6,158	I would host it myself on my Comcast acct, but I don't have enough space left on it for all the movies I want to share. I'm not sure what the OS matters, because that will vary by everyone who will be watching/downloading my videos. I use Win2k Pro at work, and Win XP Home at home. I know sites like yahoo have photo albums, and that would be the perfect thing. But I want one for movies. And yes, I'd like to hotlink to the movies if I could. If not, it's not a big deal I guess. People would just have to download the movies first, then watch them. I've seen info on iFilm, TinyPic, YouTube, Google, MediaMax (Streamload), photobucket, etc.... Some seem to be ok, but some put strange limitations on their files. I'm looking into HideBehind's site now. They seem to be ok, and no limitations.... I'll figure it out eventually. Thanks for everyone's input... keep the comments/ideas coming. __________________ Dave Daily carry = XD-9 service in a Blackhawk CQC SERPA holster, a Spyderco Native, and a Streamlight Scorpion. "Everything matters... unless it's antimatter." “A person has the right to keep and bear arms for the defense of self, family, home and State, and for hunting and recreational use.” [Delaware Constitution, Article I, § 20 Right to keep and bear arms]

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