Google video-hosting allows you to charge

From Poynter:

"Google unleashed a beta version of its video-hosting service yesterday. Users can upload videos of any size and Google will host it for free. Amazing as that is, it isn't the most interesting feature. It also will allow you to charge whatever you want for users to download the videos.

"The implications of this are utterly staggering. Any person with a video can now sell that video for any amount they want at no overhead cost. It potentially creates an opportunity for video producers to make a living from their work. The types of files probably will range the breadth of garage-band music videos, indy movies, the inevitable porn, and maybe even news.

"Another angle to consider is the effect this will have on news. If someone captures an incredible event with a camcorder, how many would be inclined to give it to a local news channel for free when they have a free micropayment system to sell it to a worldwide audience?"

Developments in video delivery over the Internet

"Announcing a new platform for internet television and video. Anyone can
broadcast full-screen video to thousands of people at virtually no cost,
using BitTorrent technology. Viewers get intuitive, elegant software to
subscribe to channels, watch video, and organize their video library.
The project is non-profit, open source, and built on open standards.
Today we're announcing the project and releasing our current sourcecode.
The software is launching in June."

http://www.participatoryculture.org/

"Google is preparing a video distribution platform that provides a
complete ecosystem of services for content producers, publishers and
end-users. The first phase of its video upload program rolled out today,
and content owners will be able to control distribution rights
themselves, even setting a price for their video clips. Eventually,
users will be able to search, preview, purchase and play videos directly
from within Google."

http://www.betanews.com/article/Google_Preps_Video_Distribution_Service/1113441557

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Online archive moves step closer

"Free internet access to thousands of clips from public service radio and TV programmes is a step closer after the launch of the Creative Archive Licence."

Google's Video Hosting

Dan Gillmor posts that "Storage is becoming a commodity, online and offline. Google now offers to host videos (BBC), but its constantly expanding GMail storage is part of the same trend.

"Google is aiming to be everyone's storehouse of data and knowledge. Who'll own it, or at least control it, over the long term? Not a trivial question."