Top Five Video Sharing Websites

I've been doing a little research on the top video sharing sites.  So, without further ado, here's my list of the top five:

Number 5 - Flickr
That's right, Flickr.  On a video sharing list.  Your eyes aren't playing tricks on you.  If you're not into long videos and you don't make them very often, Flickr is the perfect place for you.

File types supported: 3gp, .AVI, M2TS, .MOV, MPEG, OGG, OGV, WMV
Maximum number of uploads: 2 per month
Maximum file size: 150MB
Streaming/downloading: Streaming
Time limit on videos: 90 seconds

Number 4 - TeacherTube
Think YouTube but for teachers.  You have to be a member to upload videos, but anyone can watch them.  The content of all uploaded videos must be instructional and appropriate for all audiences.  Check it out if you're having some trouble figuring out those pesky math problems.

File types supported: .AVI, .FLV, .MOV, .MP4, .MPG, WMV
Maximum number of uploads: Unlimited
Maximum file size: This one is a bit complicated.  According to the website, videos can be bigger than 100MB, but it's not mentioned how big they can be.
Steaming/downloading: Streaming
Time limit on videos: Again, a tricky answer.  The website says videos can be longer than 10 minutes, but no mention of the cutoff.

Number 3 - iTunes U
This one is pretty cool.  Your university must be a member to upload content, but it's not a big deal to join.  Once your school is a member, it has the option of controlling the content - meaning either internal access (content is only available to enrolled students) or public access (available to anyone).  Your teachers can upload videos, pictures, books, anything they think you should have for class.  Have a look and see what you think.

File types supported: AAC, PDF, MP3, MPEG-4, ePub
Maximum number of uploads: 500
Maximum file size: 1GB
Streaming/downloading: Downloading
Time limit on videos: I couldn't find anything that mentioned a time limit, so my guess would be that as long as the size is under 1GB, you should be good to go.

Number 2 - YouTube
Now, I know what you may be thinking: "How can YouTube not be numero uno?"  Well, read on and you'll see why!  I don't think I have to do too much explaining about YouTube since just about every person on the planet has heard of it.  What I do really love about it is that you don't have to be a member to watch videos and you can find a video on just about anything imaginable.

File types supported: 3GPP, .AVI, .FLV, MOV, MPEG4, MPEGPS, WebM
Maximum number of uploads: Unlimited
Maximum file size: 2GB
Streaming/downloading: Streaming
Time limit on videos: 15 minutes

And the number one video sharing website is...

Number 1 - Vimeo
Vimeo and YouTube have a lot in common (namely being able to find videos on any subject) but in terms of uploading, Vimeo is the way to go.  Plus, registered users have the option of downloading videos.  The videos on Vimeo are also a higher quality and better made than on YouTube, since Vimeo dubs itself a "respectful community of creative people who are passionate about sharing the videos they make."  They also have a Vimeo Video School, where they give lessons and tutorial videos on different movie making subjects including recording sound, shooting basics, nighttime shooting, adding text to your movie, and lots more.  I highly recommend checking it out!

File types supported: 3G2, 3ivX, 3VX, ASF, ASX, AVI, DivX, DV, DVX, M4V, MOV, MP4, MPEG, MPG, QT, WMV
Maximum number of uploads: There is no set limit.  Each free account is given 500MB of uploads each week.  So, the number of uploads is dependent on the size of your videos.
Maximum file size: 500MB
Streaming/downloading: Streaming
Time limit on videos: None