Video size and upload times

Be patient when uploading videos. MediaShare's average upload time is on a par with uploading videos to YouTube.

MediaShare does not enforce a strict file size limit or duration, but for the best upload times, keep your videos under 500 MB. For example, a 366.7 MB file takes the following times to upload on YouTube, MediaShare, and one of our competitors:

YouTube: 25:16
MediaShare: 23:31
Competitor: 23:41

Note: This test was run on a home computer with a standard WiFi network on a baseline Comcast Internet connection. Upload times can vary depending on individual website traffic and outside factors.

Most videos captured with common technology—such as camcorders, webcams, point-and-shoot cameras, and cell phones—are typically under 500 MB.

Pearson recommends compressing files that are over 500 MB. You can compress a video using an application such as Microsoft® Windows® Movie Maker or QuickTime.

• For a PC, Windows Movie Maker is a free tool from Microsoft. If you don't have it on your computer, you can download it from here: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-live/movie-maker-get-started
• For a Mac, try opening the video in QuickTime. Then click the File command and click Export, and select iPhone.

Tips 

• See the pdf file titled Quick Tips on Uploading Video in MediaShare
• Advise students to give themselves extra time to upload video submissions. Just as there are peak hours to upload to YouTube, there are peak times when other students are accessing MediaShare. Waiting to upload an assignment until five minutes before it is due may be problematic.
• Remember that video upload time depends on your local internet connection as well as file size. If the upload process pauses for a significant amount of time, refresh your browser and try again.

See also:

What happens when MediaShare uploads a video? | Upload videos

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