ClipShack is a free video sharing site - but don't confuse it with the infamous YouTube. Reality Digital is the parent company of ClipShack and this site was originally launched to help corporations share videos and other media. In 2005 ClipShack was born and the idea behind it was that if they could make a site for corporations to share videos, they could also make one for individuals. This site appeals to videophiles who can post video clips for the viewing pleasure of friends, family and strangers. ClipShack claims to be "the friendliest video sharing site"- whatever that may mean. What makes one site friendlier than another?
Similarities to Other 
Video Sharing Sites:
Video Sharing Sites:ClipShack QUICKLY and EASILY allows you to upload videos directly from your desktop or from the web.
ClipShack sorts uploaded clips by Topic, Most Watched Clips, Most Discussed Clips, etc.
Getting a ClipShack account is absolutely FREE!
ClipShack allows tagging. Also, you get to decide once you post your clip whether or not you want others to be able to comment on it.
How ClipShack is Unique
ClipShack prides itself in being ahead of the trends and thus has added 
a Google Maps feature. This enables the user to map the content they upload and also to search by location. For example, when i searched the location Toronto, forty four clips came up- everything from videos of concerts in Toronto, to Toronto party pics. I think that this is a pretty cool feature and it will only be a matter of time until other social media sites like Facebook and Youtube offer this. Critics would argue that this is an invasion of privacy. But let's be honest, when you are posting pictures or videos obviously you know that you are revealing information about yourself, and chances are you want people to know about your life and where you hang out.
a Google Maps feature. This enables the user to map the content they upload and also to search by location. For example, when i searched the location Toronto, forty four clips came up- everything from videos of concerts in Toronto, to Toronto party pics. I think that this is a pretty cool feature and it will only be a matter of time until other social media sites like Facebook and Youtube offer this. Critics would argue that this is an invasion of privacy. But let's be honest, when you are posting pictures or videos obviously you know that you are revealing information about yourself, and chances are you want people to know about your life and where you hang out. Another cool add-on to ClipShack is CS Interactive. This is a branch of ClipShack which allows users to rate movies, books, video games, and even jokes! ClipShack-ers use a thumbs up or thumbs down rating system and add comments as they choose. I like this feature because it is a very unbiased way to find out what strangers think of different entertainment options.
One final feature about ClipShack that is unique is the extremely strict regulations about uploading appropriate content. You must be 18 years old or older to use ClipShack, and even then you may not upload anything remotely suggestive, including "I will talk about anything," and "Tell me your wildest dreams." Conversely, YouTube allows users of any age. I think this will limit ClipShack's audience and market potential.
I think that ClipShack is a useful video sharing site and is extremely beneficial for the corporate world. The Google Maps feature probably won't be enough to get users to switch from YouTube and start using ClipShack, but it will be useful for current and future ClipShack-ers. For more information about ClipShack, check out Sarah Long's blog about it.
My video review of ClipShack
Great post Casey! Clipshack actually looks really cool..similar in format to Youtube, but I like the google maps feature! That could be really useful as it allows people to multi task while entertaining yourself watching videos!
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