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LuluTV was created for a plain but very important reason: to extend creativity in the Web. Centered on almost all types of videos, the site lets users upload them into the site for others’ viewing pleasure. It also opens a lot of doors for opportutnities, as long the videos are original.
The site encourages all kinds of plots and storylines, from parodies, sitcoms, TV ads, to amateur films and music videos. As long as the video does not depict violence, you can post the videos all you want. The site uses Creative Commons licensing, which has the following guidelines: free sharing-including copying and distributing the work, attribution in the manner the author specifies, no alteration or changing of concepts, and finally, not using the video for commercial purposes. LuluTV wants to build and maintain relationships between the creators and their viewers. The site interface is pretty friendly too, and the content for almost every section is user-friendly. The site aims to make the viewers feel like they’re welcome to upload content anytime, anywhere.
Files can be uploaded in various ways: edited audio files, podcasts and videos from camcorders and PCs, and even footages from your mobile phones, or via e-mail.
Upon browsing the site, you will see a repository of videos in almost all categories like entertainment and music. The videos are also arranged according to genre, most viewed, top rated, and user location so you can easily search the site for a particular video. Aside from the videos, you would also see podcasts, and video logs, or sometimes known as vlogs. Once you click on the podcasts section, you can freely glance through the specific details of the file including its duration and country where it came from. This table makes you screen the videos/ podcasts to your liking. Pretty cool, huh?
If you are new to the site, it offers a section where you can brush up on the basics of delivering a high-quality video. The guide includes a “Conversion Guide” which displays the glossary of terms so users understand how the videos are converted. However, for video enthusiasts who prefer to convert their videos on their own, LuluTV gives the freedom to the users to take control of their videos. The site also reminds users that the player will scale the video down to the default size: 480 x 360.
The video formats that LuluTV accepts are not limited to the most used kinds like .avi and .wmv. Sure, these types would work, but other than that, users can also upload .flv and other file types, as long as it’s under 100MB (for free accounts). The site will convert the video into Flash video, iPod/iTunes/PSP ready MP4, and cell-phone ready 3GP. Best of all, it’s free!
After uploading the videos, users can access the forums section and interact with other members regarding feedback, which is always helpful to further improve the quality of your videos. With the ample resources, LuluTV is the perfect publishing tool for video, audio, and podcast aficionados.
Link | Lulu.TV