A List of PLR Video Sources are Listed Below

While many online businesses in a variety of niches are using embedded video from YouTube and other video sharing sites, there’s a hidden opportunity in PLR video.

PLR (Private Label Rights) is essentially where you buy the rights to certain content and have permission to resell that content, and also edit and re-brand it if you wish. The rights will not be exclusive to yourself although they may only be released to a limited number of people.

There may also be other restrictions such as where you can sell it, the format you can sell it in, and the minimum price it can be sold for.

PLR rights are typically offered at a fraction of the cost it would cost you to produce the content yourself. For example, you could pick up a PLR video series that might cost $1000 to produce yourself for under $100.

Downsides of PLR Video?

Apart from the obvious restrictions the major downside with PLR video, and PLR content in general, is that the quality can vary considerably, and it is often difficult to know exactly what you are purchasing up front.

In addition the PLR world is quite synonymous with the exaggerated get-rich-quick online business courses. A search for quality PLR could put you on a number of hyped email lists, reading long winded sales pages, and having to listen to crap from snake-oil salesmen.

What type of Video Content?

Being persistent in your search you can often find some hidden high quality video PLR that would be suitable for your own business.

The types of videos you will find typically lean towards the technical ‘how-to’ and educational such as video guides on Wordpress, image editing, podcasting, internet marketing, video editing and web development. PLR Video Direct is one such site which has this sort of video content that is of high quality.

That’s not to say you can’t find video PLR within other more mainstream niches, just that such content is rarer and harder to find.

PLR Video Sources

• PLR365 – Offers over 1000 PLR and Master Resale Rights videos, plus PLR eBooks and audios. Mainly focuses on internet marketing and business PLR.
• PLR eBook Club – Don’t be fooled by the name, this PLR supplier does not just offer eBooks, but also PLR videos and audio. A large collection in a variety of niches.
• PLR Wholesaler – Has PLR videos on internet marketing tutorials, as well as a variety of other non-video PLR in other niches.
• PLR WP Videos – Offers high quality video PLR for Wordpress, Blogging, Web Development and Online Marketing.
• PLR Video Direct – High quality PLR video guides relating to internet marketing and using various computer software.

PLR Video Uses?

Depending on your business the uses you have for PLR will vary. Here are some examples:

• Rebrand and resell the PLR video content to your own customers
• If the rights allow use the videos for content on your website or for promotion. You can mass submit videos using services like HeySpread, TubeMogul and Traffic Geyser.
• Use the videos to train your own your own staff

Adhering to a budget is the name of the game during tough economic times like these and many Americans are looking for ways to cut bills. One popular way has been eliminating ye olde cable bill from your life.

By pulling the plug on cable and satellite television, consumers may be saving more than $1,500 a year. There are many popular options out there such as plugging in your computer to the TV to watch Hulu, a Apple TV/Boxxee box or Roku, but for many, purchasing more equipment defeats the purpose of a budget. 

Streaming television on a video game system is becoming a popular method for those looking to save some cash and since many Americans already have a gaming device, it’s really just a natural progression. Though it’s possible to use a Playstation 3 or Nintendo Wii for streaming TV, we’ll focus on Xbox 360 as there seems to be more content capabilities. 

Xbox 360 Streaming in the UK

If you live in Great Britain, using Xbox 360 to stream content over a broadband internet connection will be pretty easy and best of all, it’s supported. Sky, one of England’s most popular channels for sitcoms, sports and movies offers Sky Player, a premium online service that can be used on your PC or Xbox 360. As Satellite TV Guru says

"a downer in this is that there is no current streaming of HD since English broadband speeds are not fast enough".

The non HD service will enable residents to watch their Manchester United or any show through Sky Player’s “on demand” features. Think Hulu only with dry humor. Sadly this capability is restricted to viewers inside the friendly confines of Great Britain so Yanks are out of luck.

Or are they?

U.S Viewers & Xbox 360 Streaming – PlayOn

PlayOn, a console application from MediaMall, can be loaded on your Xbox 360 and through the application, viewers can access streams from Hulu, YouTube, CBS, ESPN, CNN and Netflix to bring you some of the best internet video content.

Also if you live in or near a major city and have a standard local antenna, you can also have access to digital signals so visibility to local channels is also possible. Through Hulu, viewers can watch popular programming from ABC, NBC and select shows from Fox. The content provider, brought to you by said networks, has become a popular alternative to cable.

PlayOn is available for a free 14-day full-featured trial and after that it is a one-time $39.99 fee to purchase a license. Considering what viewers can potentially save from having cable, the savings is incredible.

Configuring PlayOn

Configuration isn’t a big deal. Enter in your Netflix and Hulu account information and PlayOn can access your account settings or stream information from those sites. You don’t need an account for Hulu but by signing up you can quickly gain access to saved content without having to skip through multiple pages.

PlayOn also features Amazon VOD, which offers rentals and some pre-theatrical releases along with television shows. While the service is paid, the content is not. Amazon makes purchasing content easy by using your existing Amazon account and credit card on file. 

The Downsides?

Some things to consider if you’re using your Xbox360 is your internet connection and resolution on your TV. Streaming content does take a massive amount of bandwidth so if you don’t have a solid connection, viewers may run into never-ending buffering issues.

Also, if you have a HDTV, don’t expect HD content or the resolution to appear as it did with Cable or Satellite TV. Those are just aspects to consider if you’re planning on cutting the cord.

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Although its hard for people who use Web video on a daily basis to believe, there are many Internet users who are completely in the dark about the power of Internet video and how to utilise it.

Learning The Ropes

While sites such as YouTube continue to grab viewers attention, the revolution that is Web video is still at quite an early stage and many Web users are still learning the ropes.

We’ve reviewed quite a few books intended to give a grounding for those people looking to move in to the world of Web video, and now we have a review of a DVD intended to do exactly the same thing.

From Books To DVD

In the same way that the How To Do Everything With Online Video and Mastering Internet Video: A Guide to Streaming and On-Demand Video books tried to give an entry-level view of Web video, so does this DVD.

The Easy Guide To Web Video DVD offers a step-by-step guide to capturing, preparing, uploading, and sharing video on the Internet. And being a DVD means it has an added advantage in offering visual guides to the processes involved.

This DVD, directed by Bill Myers, offers advice on everything you’ll need to know to get started with Web video. And it’s all presented in simple steps with clear instructions.

Huge Range Of Topics

The range of topics covered on this 68 minute DVD include:-

• Why you’ll want to have video on the web.
• How having video on the web can increase sales on your website.
• How to quickly have your own video channel for free.
• How to almost instantly create web video from photographs.
• How to capture video from your camcorder to your computer.
• How to prepare your video for the web.
• How to add graphics to your videos – and why you’ll want to.
• How to add background music to your videos.
• How to render video to get the best quality on the web.
• How to upload videos to YouTube, Google Video, and MetaCafe.
• How to get paid for the videos you upload to the web.
• How to share your videos with others.
• How to convert your videos into flash.

Conclusions

This DVD caters for anyone new to the world of Web video, and so people with existing knowledge need not buy it.

For everyone else, it’s a must see if you want to become part of the video revolution currently shaping the Internet.

[Buy the 'Easy Guide To Web Video DVD' On Amazon]

Whether you’re an amateur hobbyist, work for a company who want an online video presence, or are a software developer, a thorough understanding of the issues involved can make a hell of a difference to your life.

Mastering Internet Video

Which is where a best-selling book on Amazon entitled Mastering Internet Video: A Guide to Streaming and On-Demand Video, comes in to play. It does exactly what it says on the tin, and provides readers with a basic guide to the intricacies involved in Internet video.

The book takes you through the processes required to get video on to the Web. Starting with preparing and capturing, through to editing and compressing, and finally to uploading and delivering your content on to the Web.

Clear and Concise Advice

Every issue involved in the process is spelt out in a clear and concise manner, with the author, Damien Stolarz, offering both conceptual and practical information for people on every level of experience.

The key issues of compression, formats, standards, servers, software, hardware, networking, multi-casting, digital rights management, and video editing are all covered in a coherent manner, with easy to understand language being used at every turn.

A Range Of Topics

There are also step-by-step solutions for each of today’s most common Internet video usage scenarios, and the range of topics covered in depth in this 504 page book include:

• Comprehensive conceptual coverage of capturing, preparing, and deploying video on the Internet
• A practical guide to video compression—including expert help with performance and quality tradeoffs
• Objective information for evaluating streaming servers, software, and hardware—including solutions from Microsoft, Real, Apple, Macromedia, and others
• How networks and the Internet handle video data—including the challenges of real-time data delivery

If you are looking for an easy way to get to grips with the terminology and technology involved in Internet video, this book, which currently retails for just $31.49, is a great introduction to the business.

[Buy 'Mastering Internet Video' On Amazon]

Luckily there are resources designed to help you get you started on the road to producing high-quality videos to share on sites such as YouTube, DailyMotion and Metacafe.

One of these resources is a book titled How To Do Everything With Online Video, part of the How To Do Everything series of books which take you through the process from beginning to end and give you a nice overview of the skills and equipment needed.

The Ultimate Guide To Online Video

The book is billed as “the ultimate guide to planning, creating, editing, and sharing video content online” and the range of topics covered include shooting and editing videos, preparing clips for posting, and how to share projects through websites, blogs, and podcasts.

The book was written by Andrew Shalat, a writer, author and consultant on many tech subjects. The book has 12 chapters, and 270 pages full of fact-filled advice for both PC and Mac owners.

Nicely Laid Out

If you buy the book, you can expect to read hands-on tutorials, covering much of the best video editing software, as well as an overview of camera techniques, story-telling concepts, and advice on lighting and sound.

The chapters are nicely laid-out and easy to read. The text is purely black and white, and there are a woefully small number of screenshots, but despite that, the guidelines are very easy to follow, even for beginners.

Whether you are just starting out in the world of Web video, or have dabbled but need to know how to optimize you video output, then this book could prove to be an invaluable purchase.

[Buy How To Do Everything With Online Video On Amazon]

Video is becoming a key ingredient on the Internet, whether it’s by way of user created content on sites such as YouTube, TV networks expanding their businesses online, or companies having an online presence.

But with that comes the technical difficulties involved in creating, producing, and distributing videos over the web and beyond.

Obviously we here at WebTVWire do our best to provide you with all the tools, tips, tricks and news you need to be a successful videographer, but making money from it is another realm altogether.

Why Not Ask Mr Video?

That’s where AskMrVideo comes in: a site dedicated to helping videographers, Internet marketers, and people interested in the business of making videos, do so successfully, and hopefully profitably.

The site is not free, instead offering two levels of membership. To be a Director will cost you a one off fee of $25 and then $9.95 per month after that. A Producer level costs $117 per year, but includes a one hour Internet video coaching session.

To be fair, these aren’t bad prices, as the amount of information and helpful advice you gain from joining means you could make your money back quite easily.

Value For Money?

For your money you get a whole range of articles on subjects as diverse as tutorials on how to upload your video to various sites, articles giving insights in to making web video a profitable pastime, and FAQs on other topics related to Internet video.

There is also some free software included as a bonus for signing up, such as an flv player which you can add to your website or blog to provide a talking FAQ.

Free Content

Even those of us not willing to pay do have reasons to visit the site, as there are some very informative free sample articles, as well as an archive of free weekly tips.

The site is nicely laid out, and everything is easy to find and navigate. The only complaint I have is the annoying talking Mr Video which pops up on screen while you’re reading (as seen in the screenshot above).

Overall, AskMrVideo is an excellent resource for video producers everywhere. If you’re willing to pay the site fees, then I’m sure the site will cater for your every need. And if it doesn’t, ask for a refund.

[Note: WebTVWire received a monetary reward for honestly and impartially discussing AskMrVideo]

Lisa Larson and Renee Costantini have written a new book titled ‘Flash Video for Professionals: Expert Techniques for Integrating Video on the Web’.

The book provides a framework and the professional solutions to make custom Flash video more accessible to those with intermediate programming skills. 

A Step By Step Guide

But it’s not just a programming guide. This book provides a step-by-step workflow and guides the reader through:

• understanding client needs and setting expectations

• obtaining source video and optimizing for web-based playback

• creating a site or web application that incorporates video

• creating and skinning a player with Flash

• publishing a site (including a discussion of hosting requirements)

• exploring serving options (streaming vs. progressive download)

• enabling the client to update their site with automated tools.

The book takes the developer through the process of gathering and preparing content, asking the right questions, determining the scope of the project and writing the project proposal. 

Authors Professional Experience

Authors Lisa Larson and Renee Costantini cull from their professional experience of running their own digital media company to explain in detail the special considerations in deploying Flash video applications, with ideas for solutions as well as avoiding the most common pitfalls.

Readers will explore real-world requirements and torture-tested methods needed to deploy the finished application to the web, as well as the intricacies of setting up a work environment, best practices and application design, and ActionScript. Detailed code examples are provided to drive home concepts. 

The book covers the most recent ActionScript language, with special attention given to bridging between versions. Flash Media Server 2 is discussed, along with filter effects, webcams and data sharing. 

This book is a must-have for the professional Flash developer or designer who needs to expand their skill set to include interactive video delivery.

• Click here to get this book from Amazon

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A new study by Jupiter Research, commissioned by Akamai Technologies, reports that more than half of all viewers of online video will quickly switch to a competing video site when poor quality video performance is encountered.

“Today’s consumers demand immediate start-up times, 100% availability, and an experience that is constant over time. Unfortunately, it’s difficult to meet those expectations when delivering content from a centralized server.” Mark Larkin, Executive Producer, CNET TV.

The report states that online videos which interrupt to buffer or are slow to load account for the greatest sources of audience frustration. 60% of frequent online video viewers who watch videos more than once per week are unlikely to return to a video content site after a poor quality experience. 25% said they would never return.

More than a quarter of those viewers stated that they are interested in bandwidth-intensive video content such as TV programs or full-length feature films.

At the same time, 42% of viewers said that they prefer to watch their television sets which provide a far better viewing experience than their PC screens, and avoid online video in its entirety which represents a huge amount of revenue slipping away.

Jupiter Research conducted the study in February 2007 as a survey to a total of 2,319 online consumers which were selected randomly from the Ipsos US online consumer panel.

[Via Business Wire]

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We all watch videos online at sites such as YouTube, Google Video and Metacafe. But how do you go about downloading those videos to your computer?

Here is a short but useful guide of how to, detailing which sites to use and some great hints and tips.

Video sharing sites are increasingly a resourceful destination for entertainment, documentary, indie clips, music and a lot more.

The only drawback that video sharing sites have is that in most cases there is no feature allowing the easy and immediate downloading of your preferred clips so that you could actually watch them even when not connected to the Internet.

But, unknown to many, there are indeed many easy ways to download your favorite video clips without having to install any particular software and independently of the operating system you are using on your computer.

I am referring to web-based video downloading services that not only let you download all the video clips you want but which also convert the same video clips in any of the many video file formats that you have a specific preference for.

Using Podcatcher, you can set the program to download video podcasts automatically, integrating the podcast title and information straight in to the Beyond TV folders with ease.

Limitations:

• Must Own Beyond TV4 or higher
• Will only Allow playback of BeyondTV supported files such as: