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Making
Video and Photo sharing a breeze
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by: Stacey Moore
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Chances
are, you or a relative received a digital or video camera this
holiday season. Yet for all but the seasoned shutterbug, there remains
a problem: After capturing all those great memories, how do you share
them?
Rather than letting them languish, you can take advantage of free
online services that let you store and present your digital adventures.
It's certainly a better option than e-mailing huge video files or "fat"
photos that can clog recipients' in-boxes. But with so many services to
choose from, there are many factors to consider:
• Save your money-Many of today's photo- and video-sharing Web
sites
are free. Look for a free site that is easy to join and use. Find out
storage and retrieval restrictions.
• Show and tell-Discussing photos and videos often brings
families
closer and keeps people in touch. Find a site that can notify everyone
in your "social network" when new photos or videos are being shared and
also when people comment on them. Being notified of those comments is
what facilitates discussions. Your social network includes your
friends, family, and friends of friends-everyone you know and love.
When the people you care about are regularly notified of each other's
new photos, videos and comments, fun, meaningful discussions are sure
to follow.
• Focus on convenience-Rather than use one site to share
photos and
another to share videos, consider sites that support both, plus other
kinds of content as well. The site should facilitate communication
around your content and provide privacy. Additionally, look for
services that let people order prints of their favorite photos.
• Know your audience-Posting digital content on public sites
isn't the
best option if privacy is important. Consider sites that offer a place
to share digital memories (weddings, baby's first steps, family
picnics) with a "virtual velvet rope" that restricts entry. For
example, Multiply.com is a site that lets users share content with
specific individuals, larger audiences such as your family or
co-workers or even your entire social network. You'll have peace of
mind specifying who gets to see your digital collections, while barring
strangers from gaining entry.
By taking these factors into consideration, you'll have a better
understanding of exactly what online service best suits your needs.
Soon, you'll be on your way to sharing your favorite digital
collections and communicating with friends and family in a few easy
clicks.
There are many free photo- and video-sharing sites, so it's important
to find the one that has the best features for you.
By: Stacey
Moore
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