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Vimeo or YouTube for sharing my short film, I Will Never Run.

Nathan Hannawin

10 years ago - Nathan Hannawin

Hello,

I have just finished my short film I Will Never Run, (you can see it here https://shootingpeople.org/watch/131384/i-will-never-run)

I am very happy with the result but wondering what everyone else has experienced sharing work via Vimeo and YouTube.

I have chosen Vimeo to start sharing I Will Never Run as it feels a professional platform however I know I will not receive as much feedback as maybe YouTube, but as this is my first short everything is valuable to me. Personally, I use social media very little (something I know I need to change) so I will not have a big reach, however what is best for me is to gain feedback & comments, positive and negative so I can learn for the future.

So, does any have advice, experience or the pro's and cons of Vimeo and YouTube?

Cheers

Nathan

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Paddy Robinson-Griffin

10 years ago - Paddy Robinson-Griffin

Personally, I don't see the harm in offering the viewer a choice - for instance:
HD Version: http://vimeo.com.mymovie
Other resolutions: http://youtube.com/mymovie

For instance if I'm viewing from a mobile, I find youtube much more reliable than vimeo, vimeo tends to buffer more for me. But if I've got broadband, I'll go for the quality version!

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Paddy Robinson-Griffin

10 years ago - Paddy Robinson-Griffin

Why limit yourself to one or the other? Why not both!? :)

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Nathan Hannawin

10 years ago - Nathan Hannawin

Hello Paddy Robinson-Griffin,

Thanks for the reply. I should have made myself a little clearer I think :) I have the film on both Vimeo and YouTube at the moment, but have decided to use Vimeo as the main platform to push it out. I feel trying to share on both equally at the same time could have a negative impact on its effect. Am I over thinking it a little?

Cheers

Nathan

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Nathan Hannawin

10 years ago - Nathan Hannawin

Hi Paddy,

That's a great idea...seems obvious now! Have a lot of problems with Vimeo on mobile myself. Thanks for the help,

Nathan

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