Ustream.tv - Video sharing with 24/7 streaming capabilities

If you like YouTube, you should check out Ustream.tv, a site that also provides a space for video sharing. What makes Ustream new and exciting is their application which lets you stream live video 24/7 to their site. Your video can be embedded anywhere on the net that you want, and it doesn´t stop there. Ustrem offers a virtual community on the site which lets you browse other people´s live feeds. Then you choose what kind of people you want to have access to your streaming video based on certain characteristics (like male or female, for example). The site makes it easy to network with other members, so it´s a good way to meet people who are trying to get involved in film, TV , or modeling (or you could use it as an outreach to those industries).

“Thank you to everyone for all your support! These past few days Ustream.tv has received a ton of exposure. We are growing fast faster then we ever predict. We at Ustream.tv believe this is a testament to our technology and the live media space. Although the journey has just started, we look forward to continuing to evolve and improve for you…”

The creative potential is enormous for those who like to use cameras and see the web as a way to spread their message. Users will have a lot of fun with the streaming video feature. It can also be used for news events, theatrical productions, or just to send videos to friends and family who are far away. YouTubers will love checking this out, and potentially could turn to it as their main video site.

The competition is fierce! There´s YouTube and Justin.tv which offer similar services. Right now, users are complaining about Ustream´s bugs and slowness. Will they be able to fix these problems and maintain their current popularity, despite the competition?