We are living in a world where content – any type of it, whether it’s an article, a long post, a short tweet, a photo, videos, a series, or a movie –  are the most sought-after of entertainment products. Entertainment only evolves, and with the proliferation of smartphones worldwide, the focus on the access for these types of content become more smartphone-centric. Smartphones are getting faster with each passing year, they’re getting more RAM and are capable of doing tasks that are originally done on a computer. If you don’t know what RAM is, and what the types of ram are, RAM stands for Random Access Memory and it provides the computer with the virtual space it requires to process information and solve problems, also the two types of RAM are Static RAM and Dynamic RAM.

Getting back to the topic at hand, content creators should know the platforms that they can readily access to share the content they’re working on. If you’re a cinematographer looking for a really solid and fair video sharing platform, look no further than Vimeo. Vimeo is one of the big two in video sharing sites, but why is it perfect for budding creatives? In this article, we’ve listed down the reasons why.

What is the Vimeo App?

Vimeo started as a competition site for the bigger and more popular YouTube, and it was originally helmed for creatives that do hustles on the side. For example, if one has a mini video project other than the one they’re working on for the company they work for, they would get a Vimeo account and upload the mini project in there. It was a great meeting place for creatives back in the day, other than Youtube of course.

Today, Vimeo is an entity of its own, with a dedicated app for smartphones. Vimeo was created to reach more audiences and be more accessible for people who have smartphones. Mobile computing is the future, and it only fits those platforms as big as Vimeo gets to it. The Vimeo app is fast, streamlined, and is easy to operate in both major mobile platforms iOS and Android. Why is it perfect for creatives? Here are some reasons:

The app doubles as a great streaming platform after users pay for a subscription

The Vimeo app isn’t just a mobile application for finding and streaming video content; it also doubles as a platform for movies and other creative work that aren’t distributed by major networks and studios to be seen, watched, and streamed with at least a monetary gain for the creator. With Vimeo On Demand, movies, series episodes, etc. can be watched by any user through a minimum subscription.

You can easily upload content through the Vimeo mobile app

Another great feature of the mobile app is the easy-breezy uploading function it has. Although mobile uploading is rarely done, there are instances when you are at a location working on a project, and the only thing that works for uploading new content is the app on your phone. Vimeo app’s streamlined approach to uploading new files is a cut above the rest, prioritizing speed and quality. Your work will not be compromised. 

Vimeo offers better encoding, as well as video quality

Speaking of quality, Vimeo is the undisputed king when it comes to the better encoding of contents. It has a stricter policy on videos that are uploaded, which means a lighter load for compression. This, in turn, won’t crowd the server, and with fewer videos being uploaded by creators, video quality won’t suffer. 

Because the streaming bitrate is better and higher on Vimeo, it will make the video and its elements a whole lot better-looking than when viewed on video streaming sites. It’s a great avenue to upload and see feedback on the quality of your shots, the framing, and other aspects of cinematography.

Other Video-Sharing Sites To Consider

Of course, Vimeo isn’t the only video sharing site or app you can upload your work to. YouTube is the number one site in this category, bar none, and almost all the popular creators, channels, and even studios are there, alongside small content creators and the like. 

It also has the biggest community of content creators, and you’ll probably have a good time checking out similar content for future references. Metacafe is also a great alternative to consider, with a wide reach and some artsy programming.

DailyMotion is another option to check out. It has a wide-spanning selection of artists, as well as unique creators that you can take inspiration from. The community is growing as well, and the reach is more targeted to serious video enthusiasts. You’ll find like-minded people easily within site, and you can easily build connections from there. 

Takeaway

Being a creator in this day and age is not only an excellent profession to explore, but it also is easier to become the artist you want to be without the help of big corporations. Youtubers, as well as series makers, cinematographers, writers, and other types of artists, are making a killing on content that’s quality and produced for mass consumption. That’s why if you’re planning to explore this side of your creative streak, there is no better time to start than now.

Clare Louise