People love free stuff. This is why there are many folks who wish to download anime videos for free. The question is whether they do exist and what are the implications of getting hold of these videos? We will answer these questions as we explore the whole arena of downloading anime videos for free.

In a sentence, free anime videos do exist. There are probably a handful of English anime fansubs available online for free. Basically, fansubs are the translated version of original Japanese anime videos. These are produced by fan groups and distributed for downloading. Be careful when you download anime videos at such sites. I will explain why.

Firstly, while it is free, you really have no idea if these are licensed copies. If they are not which I often suspect at those self-run sites put up by a few anime enthusiasts, you can get into tons of trouble especially with the law. Another issue that often plagues these free download sites is the lack of a secured downloading environment.

It is quite common for your computer to be exposed to a host of viruses, adware, spyware and other forms of malware. In minor cases, your computers only suffer a slow down. In serious cases, your hard drive may just die on you and you lose all your important documents. When these happen, you got to spend money getting a professional computer technician or replace your hard drive. All the reformatting and loss of confidential and personal documents make it not worthwhile to download anime videos at these free fan sites.

Since there are paid anime download sites that are offering you unlimited access to the latest and oldest anime videos for less than the price of a 4-episode Anime DVD, why go through the trouble and risk? These download sites contain huge databases, often with more than a few hundred complete anime series available for downloading. Anyone can find anything from the old classics to the latest release. There are also multi-genres of videos available.

Anyone who is keen to find out a thing or two about where you can download anime videos of the latest and complete editions can check out my anime blog.

Video is an extremely powerful media that can be used for many applications. Here is a list of the main areas for its use:

Promotional Videos–Include a corporate image video (on DVD, CD-ROM, on-line, or on videocassette) in your sales materials and presentations. Optimal length is approximately 4 to 7 minutes.

Employee Training and Orientation Videos–Use video to explain all the standard procedures and responsibilities involved with different processes, positions and your organization. Approximately 5-20 minutes.

Product Training Videos–Offer a reference for your customers to refer to when using your products. Approximately 5-20 minutes.

Point of Purchase and Trade Show Displays—Increase point-of-purchase sales in retail stores, at trade shows and other locations where customers are making their purchasing decisions with an attention grabbing video. Approximately 2 to 4 minutes of looping video.

Events and Seminars–Capture your event or seminar on video! We can provide you with single or multiple camera production services, depending on your needs.

Or you can show video at your events. Nothing mixes it up and creates a ‘mental break’ like video. At your next convention or event, you can have a looping video projected on a large screen that will display the information or message you wish to project (no pun intended!)

Or if you’re giving a seminar or other presentation, people appreciate an entertaining, informative multimedia or video presentation as a change of pace.

Television Commercials–Produce creative spots for cable and network television, posted on your website, or emailed to current or prospective clients. They should generally be 30 seconds in duration. However, a 60 second spot can also be effective.

Video News Release – This is a press release in video form. It is generally a 90-second video piece that is paid for by corporate sponsors and then distributed, via satellite or mail, to stations around the country to be included in local newscasts. They are, in effect, paid advertisements in a news format. When they are well made, it is almost impossible to distinguish them from a regular news segment. Fortune 500 companies create them to inform the public about their latest product research. And, in the last decade, a growing number of small companies have begun to use them as an effective public relations tool.

E-commercials – Break into the booming market of internet video advertising. Capture someone’s attention with a commercial on the Internet. These can be posted on your website, emailed to current or prospective clients, or posted on other websites for a fee. Generally 30 seconds. Occasionally 60 seconds.

Podcasting – Podcasting is yet another vehicle that people are using to send information out to people and promote their products. As defined by Wikopedia, a podcast is a digital media file (or a series of such files) that is distributed over the Internet using syndication feeds, for playback on portable media players and personal computers. Like ‘radio’, it can mean either the content itself or the method by which it is syndicated; the latter is also termed podcasting. The host or author of a podcast is often called a podcaster.

Podcasts can be downloadable from your website and listened to at any time. You can instantly establish yourself as an authority (and possible a vendor) for a variety of topics and needs.

High Definition – If it has to be dramatic and the best quality, then High Definition (HD) is the way to go. The image quality rivals film, yet HD is much less expensive. Within the next one to two years, everyone will be using HD. Why not get a head start on the crowd and differentiate yourself from the pack? There are different ‘flavors’ of HD out there, so you may want to consult with an expert (such as Video One!) to discuss which type is appropriate for your needs.

Copyright (c) 2008 Irwin Myers

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