Where Can I Find Video? Lesson

The popularity of online video has made it easy to find video. You can use a search engine to find specific types of video. You can use a website catalog of complete videos and video clips. There are websites where undiscovered film makers post complete films that they offer to users free of charge. You can use a video editing program to create your own video. Or you can take a combination of all of these and create your own movies.

Regardless of where the video is found and how it is used, you need to make sure that you follow good practices in regards to copyright. Do not use video that belongs to someone else unless you have permission to do so. And always give credit for video that requires citation.

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Using a Search Engine to Find Video

You can use any search engine to find video, but there are some that are better suited than others. Some search engines search directly for the video clips. Others make use of an advanced search option.

It is important to realize that there are different types of video files. Certain software programs may only work with certain file types and you need to know what you are looking for as you search for clips.

When choosing files and video software, you should notice which types of files you will be able to work with and what type of file you will be able to save. You want to be able to save files a common file type so you can use your video clips in a variety of programs. Some video programs will only allow you to save files in their proprietary file type which can only be used by their program. Files saved in that proprietary file type can not be imported or used in other video software programs.

Using a Website Catalog/Library to Find Video

There are many websites that offer specific types of video clips that can be downloaded. Many of these websites can be found through a search engine. Keep in mind that many video library websites charge for their video clips. Others are completely free. Be sure to watch out for sites that send you to a different site for the actual video. If this happens, you need to be sure to check copyright on the actual site where the file is found.

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