How do I search for Video files?

To find Videos using AlltheWeb's Video Search, follow these steps:

1. Click the search tab labeled "Video".
2. In the Search Box, type one or more keywords that relate to the Video you are looking for.
3. Click the "SEARCH" button.

How do I limit formats or results?

Use the Video advanced search page to limit format or results.

The Videos advanced search page can be accessed by clicking the search tab labeled "Videos", then clicking "advanced search" next to the search box on the homepage or just above the search box on a results page.

1. In the Query Box, type one or more keywords that relate to the Video you are looking for.
2. Leave the defaults for all other items (all Video types are included).
3. Click the "SEARCH" button.

For example:

Search for: Type words related to the Videos you are looking for. The query can be in any of the forms described in the web search section.

Formats: Choose the file format you wish to search for (AVI, AVI/DivX, MPEG, Real and QuickTime). To find Video files of all types, check the boxes labeled "All".

Streams or Downloads: Read more about streaming Video on the Streaming Video FAQ.

Offensive Content Filter: You can reduce objectionable content from your search results by turning on this feature. Note that this filter is not 100% safe.

How do I use the Video results page?

For example:

Title: Click the title of a Video to download it to your computer, or to play the stream.

Length: The duration of the Video in hours, minutes and seconds

File size: Indicated in megabytes (MB). Tip: Videos with larger file sizes will look better, but take longer to download.

Format: e.g. AVI, Quicktime and MPEG. Note that you may need different players to view the different formats.

How long does it take to download Video files?

Downloading Video files on a dialup connection (28.8 to 56Kbps) can be a painful experience. A 30-second MPEG might be 3MB, and take ten to fifteen minutes to download. However, a cable modem or a DSL connection can reduce download times substantially.

What is streaming media?

Streaming media is audio or video sent in compressed form over the Internet and displayed by the viewer as they arrive. With streaming media, a Web user does not have to wait to download a large file before seeing the Video or hearing the sound. The user needs a player, which is a special program that uncompresses and sends Video data to the display and audio data to speakers. Streaming Media plugins are available for most browsers.

Real Network's RealSystem format, Microsoft's Media Player format and Apple's QuickTime all support streaming media. These work better with high-speed connections and in low-traffic hours.