Uploading 101 and FAQ
Simply put, uploading video is sending your videos from your camera or computer to a website. When you upload, you send your electronic data or file from your own local system to another system - such as Motionbox.
Uploading has always been a bit of a challenge because it depends on several factors: a good, stable internet connection, file size limitations, and some know-how on the workings of your camera and computer.
Today’s camera manufacturers and technology make uploading easier than ever. First, it’s just a matter of plugging your camera into your computer’s USB so that your videos are easily accessed. Then, using use one of Motionbox’s two options to make uploading videos a complete no-brainer.
Uploading Your Videos to Motionbox
We know that uploading can be a hassle and your time is better spent shooting video. That’s why we’ve come up with a couple of great options that make uploading video a breeze.
The Motionbox Xpress Uploader (MXU)
The MXU is a simple uploader that lives on your desktop, making it the easiest, quickest way to work with large video files. In your Motionbox account, click “upload videos” and the MXU option appears just above the standard uploader. Once installed, the MXU lives on your desktop and you can launch it whenever you are ready to upload video.
Highlights:
- No need to visit Motionbox.com first. Launch from your desktop for an easy, fast way to begin uploading videos.
- Don’t spend your time watching the screen. Step away anytime and the upload will continue. Even better, if you get disconnected, MXU will pick up where it left off.
- Upload large files without headaches.
- Simple drag-n-drop feature lets you easily move videos into the queue.
The Web-based uploader
The web based uploader is our trusted online uploader, and a great solution that works especially well with smaller files. In your Motionbox account, click “upload videos” and the web-based uploader launches right away. Browse to find your video files on the computer and choose designated folders, tags, or other information for easy organization.
Highlights:
- Online uploading
- It’s easy to browse and select multiple videos for uploading
Uploading FAQ
How do I know which uploader option would work best for me?
Larger files (1 GB+) work best with the Motionbox Xpress Uploader (MXU). Otherwise, the online web-based uploader is a great bet for smaller files.
I want to upload my file but don’t have time to hang around waiting for it to complete. What can I do?
If you are using our web-based uploader, you’ll want to make sure your computer doesn’t go to sleep while you are uploading. For best results, upload your videos on a stable, wired (not wifi) connection. If you are using the MXU, you can step away as needed and the upload will continue as long as your computer stays powered on. If you get disconnected, the upload will pick up again when you’re back online.
Do I need any special software to upload video?
Nope. Motionbox provides an online option and an option that you can install to your desktop, all easily accessible on our site.
Tell me more about the process of uploading video – what does “optimizing your video for playback” mean?
This article and following FAQs have focused on uploading (that is, getting your video on Motionbox). However, just after your upload you will notice your video “confirming” followed by another “optimizing.” Optimizing your video is the very necessary process where your video is encoded for playback on the internet. To learn a bit more about video optimization, read about this topic on our blog: http://blog.motionbox.com/2008/09/whats_video_optimization_and_w.html
