FREE footage and image hosting on hv20.info

[Mal]

You can upload your footage & stills to our own server, for free:

(revised May 25th, 2007)

Step-by-step instruction for free movie & picture hosting on HV20.info:

- you can ftp to hv20.info; the folder will automatically be chosen for you, just use "hv20.info" (without quotation marks) as the location
- use "anonymous" as login and password; without quotation marks of course
- max file size is 250MB per file
- NO COPYRIGHTED MUSIC PLEASE; do NOT use copyrighted music for your clip; it's not allowed unless you have permission by the author & the label
- please only upload HV20 related material; I'll keep an eye out for unrelated items and remove them
- let me know it there's a problem
- use a free ftp program to upload, such as FileZilla on the PC: http://www.download.com/FileZilla/3000-2160_4-10634986.html?tag=lst-3-7
- you need to link to your file like this: http://hv20.info/yopu/yourfilename.extention (example: http://hv20.info/yopu/hello.gif )



...and before anyone askes:
Your Own Personal Upload :hv20-smilie72:

[neocastillo]

I might just be a complete bozo but for some reason i can not log into hv20.info to upload some footage. I have attached a picture with the settings I'm using.

[BarnOwl]

I have the same problem. I use FTP Voyager but I get a : 550 error: "Permission denied"
Login is succesful, but I cannot get into directories. Not for downloading and for uploading.

[Mal]

I might just be a complete bozo but for some reason i can not log into hv20.info to upload some footage. I have attached a picture with the settings I'm using.

Not a bozo-able offense, just a small directory error! :)

Don't try and FTP to the YOPU directory, just use HV20.INFO, it will go to the yopu directory by itself.
Just checked it here, and it works fine...

[Mal]

I have the same problem. I use FTP Voyager but I get a : 550 error: "Permission denied"
Login is succesful, but I cannot get into directories. Not for downloading and for uploading.

Yes, I believe I disallowed directory changes. Just ftp to HV20.INFO.
It should look something like this (depending on your FTP program):

HOST NAME/ ADDRESS: hv20.info not hv20.info/ or hv20.info/yopu
USER ID: anonymous
PASSWORD: anonymous
HOST TYPE: UNIX (standard)

[BarnOwl]

That'show I set it up, but I still get a directory error:

FTP Voyager - Version 14.1.0.0

STATUS:> Connecting to "hv20.info" on port 21.
220 ProFTPD 1.3.0rc2 Server (My FTP server) [208.113.173.170]
STATUS:> Connected. Logging into the server
COMMAND:> USER anonymous
331 Anonymous login ok, send your complete email address as your password.
COMMAND:> PASS **********************
230 Anonymous access granted, restrictions apply.
STATUS:> Login successful
COMMAND:> SYST
215 UNIX Type: L8
COMMAND:> FEAT
211-Features:
MDTM
REST STREAM
SIZE
211 End
STATUS:> Server supports resume
COMMAND:> PWD
257 "/" is current directory.
COMMAND:> CWD /
550 /: Permission denied
ERROR:> Unable to change to folder "/"
COMMAND:> CWD /
550 /: Permission denied
ERROR:> Unable to change to folder "/"
COMMAND:> CWD /
550 /: Permission denied

[Mal]

BarnOwl,
I am not sure why this is causing you a problem. I now downloaded and installed FTP Voyager and it works flawlessly here. This makes three different FTP programs this works on here.

I get the EXACT same progress wording as you, incl. the ERRORS, but it resumes within a split second like this:

"FTP Voyager - Version 14.1.0.0"

COMMAND:> PWD
257 "/" is current directory.
COMMAND:> TYPE A
200 Type set to A
COMMAND:> PORT (*deleted from this message*)
200 PORT command successful
COMMAND:> LIST
150 Opening ASCII mode data connection for file list
226 Transfer complete.

[BarnOwl]

Ok, I just uploaded a test file. It is "rain.wmv" made by Solomon Chase (DVinfo.net) and it uploads just fine. If you want, you can delete it, but I think this is the best short clip made with the HV20 I've seen so far, just awesome! http://hv20.info/yopu/rain.wmv
Anyway, I thought I would be able to download the files in the FTP directory too, but how is that?
I only see the file I just uploaded, where are the clips?

[Mal]

Anyway, I thought I would be able to download the files in the FTP directory too, but how is that?
I only see the file I just uploaded, where are the clips?

So, how come it's suddenly working now? Did you change anything?

As far as directory is concerned; the whole directory should be viewable, with all the files in it. Again, not sure why that is not working for you.

[BarnOwl]

I just didn't upload anything because I saw the error files. After your post just to ignore the errors upload worked, bit confusing though......
And I still don't see anything in the directory. After a refresh even the file I uploaded became invisible.

[neocastillo]

Man I'm connecting but I am still getting a 550:Permission denied. I can upload to my own website's sever but not this one for some reason. I am using Cyberduck on OSX.

[Mal]

Not sure how to resolve these issues.

I've tried it with three different FTP clients on two computers, and it works fine here. there's plenty of files uploaded, so for some reason there's some remnant issues left lingering around that don't effect everyone. Sorry 'bout that.

On the PC, maybe download the free FILEZILLA, on the Mac maybe try FETCH (free for 15 days).

[guru]

It's working here using Total Commander on the PC.

[skinnyboy]

I had the same problems with Cyberduck that neocastillo had.
I am able to login, see files and upload using Terminal in OSX, however.
Terminal is not for the faint of heart, but here's a quick ftp lesson:
1) navigate to the folder where the file you want to upload is located (if you can't do this, you probably don't want to be messing around in Terminal)
2) type:
ftp
you'll enter ftp mode and see this:
ftp>
3) now type:
open hv20.info
4) enter anonymous as user name and password and you should get in
5) type:
put "name of file"
it will upload, and give you feedback as to how long and progress
6) when done, type:
close
then type:
exit


Just as an aside - I pretty much am sick of ftp. I'm a computer tech and it is one of the most troublesome protocols out there.

[Eugenia Loli-Queru]

Troublesome, yes. But also the fastest there is.

[Lunchbox]

I have a better way to login to the FTP site without using command prompt or any FTP client.

Create a favorite with this URL in your IE

ftp://hv20.info

Now use your Windows Explorer (notice, not Internet Explorer but Windows Explorer. Actually IE6 will work too but not IE7), and go to this address through the Favorite menu. You are now able to drag and drop files to that window without using any FTP client.

[Towny]

It seems that the problems comes from the fact that most FTP clients will automatically do a CWD "/" upon connecting. And in a previous post, you mentioned that you don't allow changing directories. A better implementation would be to only allow access to "/". People can't try and CWD, but they just wouldn't be able to get anywhere.

I tried Cyberduck FTP and Firefox and get the same results. There isn't a directory called "/". Filezilla on Windows does work, but only because it doesn't do the CWD "/".

[Lunchbox]

I just tried again using Windows Explorer. It gave me an error too. Right after the error, I clicked "File, Login As", check "Log On Anonymously" then Log On. Boom, I'm in using Windows Explorer.

[24Peter]

I just tried again using Windows Explorer. It gave me an error too. Right after the error, I clicked "File, Login As", check "Log On Anonymously" then Log On. Boom, I'm in using Windows Explorer.

I'm able to log on ok, but I can't drag and drop my files. I get a 550 error - no permission.

[Eugenia Loli-Queru]

The file I want to upload is "239 MB (251,061,545 bytes)". I hope this is ok.

[Mal]

Yea, I don't think the limit is a hard one, more of a philosophical one! :)

[Eugenia Loli-Queru]

Thanks Mal. However, could you please remove BOTH the zoo.mp4 and Zoo.mp4 from the server? I tried twice to upload but my connection got severed both times, and I can't delete these files which take space there for no reason now. I will retry to upload a smaller version instead (45 MBs instead of 240).

[indyscott]

No problem using Firefox 2.0.04 with the FireFTP addon.

Scott

[Worley]

Ohh, that's a nice add-on. I've been using Firezilla for the past few days, but I think I'll use this now. Very handy.

[Murrelet]

Just d/l this add on, very nice, thanks for the heads up.

[Frank]

I just uploaded 3 files but I put spaces in the name which I gather is a no-no. Can someone please replace the spaces with underscores?

The files are:

HDVSplit Test.avi

CapDVHS Test.avi

PE3 Test.avi

[Frank]

I am uploading the 3 files again with modified names (no spaces).
So could someone just delete the 3 I already sent?
Thank you.

[seider]

just testing the attachment thing, sorry about the post
239

[lordtangent]

Using filezilla and everything works perfectly for me. I'm even NATTed and behind a firewall.

I think the real problems most people have with this "troublesome protocol" are more related to network issues than the transfer method itself. Are the people who are having problems aware if they are behind a NAT or proxy server? Sometimes even when you think you have a direct net connection (through your ISP) you are actually behind proxies or even being NATTED and/or firewalled.

If you use "PASSIVE" mode that usually does the trick with NATs.

[w.pasman]

NO COPYRIGHTED MUSIC PLEASE;

I have made a video of an oldtimer show. I did not add music but the PA system was playing lots of music all the time and obviously this is now in the video. Is that allowable? They played loud and some music got on tape in pretty decent (though mono) quality.

[Eugenia Loli-Queru]

I am afraid that fair use does not allow consumers to use parts of copyrighted A/V that doesn't adhere to the following rules:
1. Parody
2. Journalism
3. Education

If your video is simply a fan video used without authorization, then I am afraid it's not legal -- even if the creator of the show might not mind.

[w.pasman]

That sounds complex enough to start a whole new forum thread about....

The show was on public area, not a restricted or pay-for event. There were no restrictions on photo/filming. There are plenty of still photos online of this event and no one ever seemed to be bothered about copyright issues there?

I shot the material myself, I did not use any material from third parties.

What exactly are you referring to with parody, journalism and education?

What do you mean with "fan film *used* without authorization" ?

[Eugenia Loli-Queru]

Ah, ok, I thought you meant a TV show. :P

I guess it's ok to post a public performance, the only question is, if the songs performed where licensed by these performing artists to be allowed to be viewed on video...

[w.pasman]

Phew, sounds like I can post this video :hv20-smilie03:
There was no life band, they played CDs I guess.
Where did I suggest that I taped a TV show :hv20-smilie51:

[w.pasman]

I just tried to upload a video.
Logging in seems to work, although not very smoothly. The first time, "dir" command seemed to do nothing, but the second time it worked.

But the upload stops immediately

put "oldtimer3.m2t"
local: oldtimer3.m2t remote: oldtimer3.m2t
229 Entering Extended Passive Mode (|||44300|)
150 Opening BINARY mode data connection for oldtimer3.m2t
0% | | -1 0.00 KB/s --:-- ETA
226 Transfer complete


This file is 237Mb. I asked for "bin" mode. Should I do more?


During login I saw
Connected to hv20.info.
220 ProFTPD 1.3.1rc2 Server (My FTP server) [208.113.173.170]
Name (hv20.info:wouter): anonymous
331 Anonymous login ok, send your complete email address as your password
Password:
230 Anonymous access granted, restrictions apply
Remote system type is UNIX.
Using binary mode to transfer files.

But I typed "anonymous" both as login and password, as you indicated.

[hdvbymark]

Great clip - well made.

[moya]

I'm using SmartFTP (freeware) and it's working great.

[jmorton]

I normally get disconnected when the upload reaches about 10MBs - 14MBs and usually just click QuickConnect with FileZilla. It used to reconnect and the file would resume uploading automatically.

But not now. It says that the file already exists. I try to resume the upload but it won't let me do it. I try to delete the partially uploaded file and it won't let me do it. It only lets me upload and terminates my upload anywhere from 10MBs - 14MBs.

I may just have to stop uploading. Bummer.

JM :(

[sonicvybe]

woot this just gave me an idea. I'm gonna create a web upload utility hehe.

[sonicvybe]

OK Here is the concept I came up with. hehe...but you have to watch the video first The website doesn't function yet - I'm gonna need to think that one through more thoroughly. I actually would love to allow creating a community include having the community host the file on their server and provide the ftp details when they setup with me. That would be sweet. Just an idea..gtg work.

Video of last 4 hours...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynkDqmNjtbA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynkDqmNjtbA)

The outcome of last 4 hours...(just a concept still)
http://socialupload.com/ (http://socialupload.com/)

[Shadow_7]

FTP is good. Fewer / smaller headers, so more throughput. aka higher bandwidth for data, rather than protocols. But it can be troublesome. Given that movies are binary data and not ascii data.

Many clients/servers default to ascii mode, which is meant for text files. Since various platforms store them in different ways. Even the one built into windows defaults to ascii. Which you can get to from an MS-DOS prompt. ftp -i [IP || URL]. Not sure on the -i part, I think it was needed if uploading / downloading multiple files(mget/mput) with a wildcard and didn't want to answer confirm after each one.

Once connected to the ftp site in the client, help will list what commands are available. In case you're like me and can't remember them, or can't remember how to spell them. Most notably connect, login, binary, put, disconnect, quit. Which should be all you need. In case you wanted to upload from work, and weren't able/allowed to install "new" software.

Beyond that gftp in linux works great. I used to use wsftp or cuteftp back in college in windows, way back when. But you don't need those as most OS's have ftp built into the command line utilities.

[Shadow_7]

Ok, I just uploaded a test file. It is "rain.wmv" made by Solomon Chase (DVinfo.net) and it uploads just fine. If you want, you can delete it, but I think this is the best short clip made with the HV20 I've seen so far, just awesome! http://hv20.info/yopu/rain.wmv
Anyway, I thought I would be able to download the files in the FTP directory too, but how is that?
I only see the file I just uploaded, where are the clips?

Nice clip. Any ideas on what accessories he used to keep the rain off the camera / lens?

[John]

I am totaly lost, lets say i want to upload my footage to hv20.com forum what is my first step, iam using i mac,



i understand that you guys trying to explain step by step but i still cant understand, can someone explain more detailed.

thank you in advanced.


John,

[Erik Bien]

I am totaly lost, lets say i want to upload my footage to hv20.com forum what is my first step, iam using i mac.

If you've never used FTP before, this article (http://oreilly.com/pub/a/mac/2006/04/13/ftp.html) (although a few years out of date) should get you started.

[Maxwell]

So I cant use 1 song (I that I dont have the rights to) in my test footage without being yelled at?

[1]

So I cant use 1 song (I that I dont have the rights to) in my test footage without being yelled at?

Exactly. No copyrighted music that you don't have the rights/license for.

[craig198]

Resolving address of hv20.info
Status: Connecting to 173.236.181.13:21...
Status: Connection established, waiting for welcome message...
Response: 220 DreamHost FTP Server
Command: USER anonymous
Response: 331 Password required for anonymous
Command: PASS **************
Response: 530 Login incorrect.
Error: Critical error
Error: Could not connect to server
Status: Resolving address of hv20.info
Status: Connecting to 173.236.181.13:21...
Status: Connection established, waiting for welcome message...
Response: 220 DreamHost FTP Server
Command: USER anonymous
Response: 331 Password required for anonymous
Command: PASS **************
Response: 530 Login incorrect.
Error: Critical error
Error: Could not connect to server
Status: Resolving address of hv20.info
Status: Connecting to 173.236.181.13:21...
Status: Connection established, waiting for welcome message...
Response: 220 DreamHost FTP Server
Command: USER anonymous
Response: 331 Password required for anonymous
Command: PASS **************
Response: 530 Login incorrect.
Error: Critical error
Error: Could not connect to server