WimBox
WIMBOX
The WimBox service lets you store, manage and publish your video content.
- WimBox> Upload a new video> Select one or more file
This section lets you to store one or more video files. To accelerate the process you can upload multiple files simultaneously. To enable multiple simultaneous file upload hold down the "Ctrl" key on Windows / "Cmd" on Mac, when you select the files to upload.
Please note that, for a successful upload, each file shall not exceed the maximum size of 4GB.
You can give each video a title, a description and tags. You must tick the "I have the rights to post this video on WimTV" box and then you click on the "Upload" button.
After all the videos are uploaded and processed (transcoded) you can preview and publish them.
In the "Manage your videos" pane you can see the buttons that allow you to manage your uploads
- Publish: To publish a video with a Creative Commons licence, for free or as pay per view
- Edit: To edit the video metadata and upload an image for use as thumbnail
- Download: To download the video from WimBox to your device
- Cancella: To delete the video from WimBox
By pressing the "Post" button you will be able to define the video publication type selected from one the following: Free, Creative Commons License or Pay per View.
The Pay per view licence allows you to assign a price an end user must pay to view the video.
The Creative Commons licence allow you to publish the video by reserving certain rights to the author and conceding others for free use. For more information visit the creativecommons.org web page
To use Pay per View licences you must have entered your PayPal email in the Profile> Monetisation section.
Each payment will be immediately credited to your PayPal account, minus the percentage of WimTV. Each time a user views a video published with a Pay per View licence, the revenue is shared: a net 70% goes directly to your PayPal account and a gross 30% goes to WimTV for use of the service (WimTV pays for you the PayPal commission).
Other revenue sharing rates are available for large volumes.
WimTV Faq
Frequently asked questions
What can I do in WimTV?
WimTV is a site designed for people looking for a single platform that provides all the services to manage video content and do business in a simple, clear and immediate fashion.
In WimTV you can:
1) create your own Web TV with video on demand, live streaming, schedules and subscriptions
2) publish content in pay per view or subscription mode making money in a clear and immediate fashion. Simply indicate your PayPal email and get credited in real time based on the actual views of your content
3) get full control of your content and real recognition of your work. WimTV does not place advertising on published content and promotes a policy of transparency in the relationship between users and service providers.
I have not received the email with the activation link. What should I do?
Try to see if the mail has ended up in your spam folder. If you do not find it you can report it by sending an email to info@wimlabs.com
Why should I tick "I have read and accept the Terms of use of WimTV and Privacy Policies?"
There are some basic rules which must be adhered to, particularly if you want to do business in WimTV. For example, to upload a video, you must have the right to do so.
We invite you to read the WimTV Terms of Service because WimTV is an ecosystem where users do business. If all shall comply with the conditions all users will be satisfied.
What is a storage and bandwidth package?
The use of WimTV technologies is free but in order to actually use the services you need storage resources and bandwidth. Storage corresponds to the space occupied by your video content while the bandwidth refers to the amount of data transmitted to serve end users’ views.
WimTV offers a free package that allows you to start using a fully functional platform.
At any time you can upgrade to a higher package (see price list) .You can ask custom packages responding to specific needs.
What is a "Scheduled Service"?
A scheduled service is a linear sequence of on demand videos in a certain period of time. It is the web equivalent of a TV program. You can use your videos uploaded on WimTV and decide the day and time they will be broadcast live.
What is a "Subscription"?
A subscription is a set of paid for videos you can offer to your customers. You can set the subscription period (e.g. one month) and the related cost.
Why do I have to enter personal information to be able to monetise from the services I offer in WimTV?
In most countries it is not allowed to cash without paying taxes. If you offer paid services on behalf of a company you must declare and provide address and social security number and / or VAT account of the entity offering paid services.
What is PayPal?
PayPal is an online payment system. If you want to cash in on the services you offer in WimTV you need to open a PayPal account. In this way, revenues will be immediately accredited to your account. PayPal is used by millions of users worldwide, please visit their site to learn more.
Why do I have to add title, tags and description when the public my videos on WimTV?
The title, tags and description are used to help that your users / customers can find your videos.
What is a license?
The “License” is a WimTV arrangements to communicate the content viewing terms to a user.