Lesson 14
14 The importance of sharing participatory videos
Watch the video tutorial, read the text and then complete the quiz.
There are different types of Creative Commons licenses that give you different rights. The Creative Commons mentioned in the video is the one that allows non-commercial no derivative uses that means you can share the videos but you can not earn money with them or cut parts of the videos and use them in different ways.
One of the most important elements of participatory video is to work collaboratively and share ideas with others. You might do this in person or remotely, for example with partners in different countries.
This will result in three main problems:
- How to send large size video files
- How to backup and access your video file when travelling
- How to work on shared documents with your partners
Here are some practical solutions:
WeTransfer is a simple way to send your files around the world and share large files up to 2GB for free. You just need to have an internet connection, go to www.wetransfer.com [Tip: hold Ctrl and click a link to open it in a new tab. (Hide tip)] , then type your email address and the recipient's email address, write a text message, attach the file and send it. Another solution for all three problems in one is to use Cloud storage space. Cloud storage spaces are servers accessed over the internet.
There are several Cloud storage spaces that have similar features that you can use for free. Look at the list below:
MEGA
Drop Box
or Google Drive
Google Drive is a good example as it is very easy to use. You just need to have an Google email address (.gmail) to have access.
Here are some of Google Drive's key features:
- Storing files: By default, Google gives you 15 GB of free storage space across Gmail, Google Drive and Google Photos.
- Sharing files: Files are private until you share them. But you can invite others to view, edit, or download files and documents by sending them an email invitation.
- Accessing files from anywhere: Files can be accessed from any smartphone, tablet or computer. Offline access is also available.
- Secure storage: Drive files are protected by an AES256 or AES128 encryption, the same security protocol used on other Google services.
Remember, for more space you can upgrade both WeTransfer and Google Drive by paying on a monthly or yearly basis.