Thursday, February 7

Will Vimeo surpass YouTube?

Over the last few years more and more students have been utilizing YouTube for their classes, whether it is to upload a video, capture a video or in order to submit an assignment. If your like the billion other people out there, you know YouTube like the back of your hand, but my question is, "How does YouTube compared to other websites such as Vimeo?"

Not heard of Vimeo? Don't worry neither had I until I watched a post from my professor on Sakai welcoming us to his course. Yes, I said that right, its Sakai friendly! So one point for Vimeo!

So what else does Vimeo do and how can it help you? According to Vimeo.com it has many features that make its services better than it competitors.

Features such as:
  • Easy User-friendly Tools that require no technical knowledge! Perfect for those last minute, coffee induced, crazed submissions!
  • No ads on, before or after your video! Perfect for your teachers to actually see your work...could be a downside too!
  • User-friendly Community! So, its like YouTube and Facebook combined?!
Want to know more? Directly from their site: 

  • Upload videos with ease.
              Putting your videos on Vimeo is ridiculously simple, even if
              you hate technology.
  • Share how you want.
              Let the world watch your videos, or share them privately.
              It’s totally your call.
  • Discover amazing videos.
             Your senses will be dazzled, your heartstrings plucked at,
             and your life changed forever.
  • Connect everywhere.
             Vimeo works brilliantly on smartphones, TVs, and other 
             futuristic devices.
  • Become a creative genius.
             Learn how to make better videos from fun lessons in Vimeo
             Video School.
  • Lots of other cool stuff.
             Get music for your videos, create your own Channels and 
             Groups, and more.

 With all these features...which do you prefer, YouTube or Vimeo?

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