Friday, May 18, 2007

Getting paid for online video.

There has been a number of Internet sites that have popped up which promise to pay you for your content and offer the solution to monetizing video online. Some seem to offer a lot of value and are good ideas while others seem like "get rich quick" fads. I've been pouring over there the last two years and this is a list of some of the services out there with a brief description. The links are to their offerings so you can see more. Let me know your thoughts if you have used them or know of any other good services.


Blip, Big fan of Blip and it's user interface. I know one of the founders who is very savvy and great innovator. Disclaimer-My sister is an investor in Blip
Metacafe, Emailed them a week or so ago about licensing videos. I have not heard back from them yet.
CustomFlix, Seems like this site is a good option for indie filmmakers looking to sell their content alongside some featured Hollywood films. I've heard from some people that it is tricky to get visability on their site.
GreenCine
Revver, They were the first true video sites that split advertising revenue with users. While no one got rich they were an innovator. I'm told that you get paid based on the number of times someone clicks on the ad at the end of your video.
TurnHere Interesting company and idea. Does profiles for local businesses and areas and pays a set fee for produced content.
Atom Entertainment
Brightcove One of the "gorilla darlings" in the industry. Gives a few options for monetization. I have found it a bit confusing lately that they have been promoting their site as a destination instead of a Content Delivery Network aka TV to Internet broadcasting.
LuLu, bit of a clunky site but still offers a few interesting ways to monetize your video content
Grapefix
Eefoof Shares advertising revenue with the creators.
Panjea, my old neighbor in NYC, Arthur
Si-Mi
Cruxy
Dovetail I get more emails from these guys then anyone i know. I didn't like that I had to download a piece of software to view content. They offer Producer accounts which are free and pay a dime for each download.
Break
Expert Village
Google Video
DivX Has an interesting pay-out model.
EZTakes
Current TV Some people don't like it but I am a fan. Not a great way for making money though in my opinion. More for casual watching.

I know that there are a number more. Please list them in the comments below. Thanks

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