Google Video Search
Posted on June 28th, 2005 by JTkPosted in google, media |
I am sure you have heard by now about Google’s Video Search, but it is much more then just a video search. Here is what Google says:
Our mission is to organize the world’s information, and that includes the thousands of programs that play on our TVs every day. Google Video enables you to search a growing archive of televised content – everything from sports to dinosaur documentaries to news shows.
To this end Google has created a in-browser video playback proggy Windows Only ) based on VLC. I’ve used for a number of years when it was my only option, here’s hoping that with Google’s backing in can turn into a world class media player.
One of the most interesting features is that video producers can charge for their videos. As of now they are only making available the free videos. One caveat - even the free video may not be free for end users if “you upload a high definition file that’s 500 MB and it becomes extremely popular” then Google plans to charge end users and keep the fees to cover expenses.
As I have pontificated previously, I think that the interweb has the potential to transform TV, movies, etc. For just one example ( and as an example of why P2P is not the devil ) see Global Frequency.
I’ve uploaded my first video and it has been accepted. Details to follow.