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Where to Watch Free Video Clips Online

Move Beyond YouTube, and Find Free Online Video Clips Tailored to Your Interests

By Gretchen Siegchrist, About.com

When it comes to watching free video clips online, many people don't go too far past YouTube. And while it may seem that the site has an endless supply of streaming video, it can often be hard to sift through the content to find what you're looking for.

There are many other sites, however, offering free online video clips, often professionally produced and tailored to specific audiences. If you're looking to find video clips outside the YouTube channel, here are some fun sites to watch.


  • Free Videos for Teachers:

    Nova and other PBS programs have always been a staple for teachers looking to entertain and educate their students. Now, they don't have to worry about taping or buying the programs they need, as PBS has made many available online.

    Many other web sites, including National Geographic and the Annenberg Foundation offer free educational videos that teachers can use in the classroom.

  • Free Videos for Music Lovers:

  • MTV's website has an infinite seeming library of music videos. Unlike the TV channel, which has been diluted by programming, this is all videos, all the time.

    VH1, AOL and Yahoo! are among the many other web sites offering free online music videos.

  • Free Videos for Celeb Watchers:
  • TMZ gives you TMI on Hollywood's hottest stars. See what the video paparazzi have captured Jessica Alba, Brad Pitt and others doing.


  • Free Videos for Political Junkies
  • At Election TV you can get political news from around the world, and watch campaign ads from around the country.


  • Free Videos for Travelers:
  • TurnHere let's you visit cities, neighborhoods and shops from your desktop with short, documentary-style videos.

    Geobeats features professionally produced, short travel videos focused on destinations outside of the United States.


  • Free Videos for Pet People:
  • The videos at PetStyle offer tips on pet training, care and cleaning, as well as glimpses into the lifestyles of celebrity pets.


  • Free Videos for Kids and Families:
  • Animataion, music videos, and kid-produced news casts are all featured at the kid-friendly site Kidz Bop.


  • Free Videos for Sports Lovers:
  • At Jukebox Sports Network you can access highlights, new and old, for many of your favorite athletes.


  • For Environmentalists:
  • The Unsustainables is an entertaining, animated series that educates viewers on ways to keep the environment clean.


  • For History Buffs:
  • Roots Television streams videos about genealogy and military history. You can even upload a video about your family's story!


  • For Learning:

    Ever wonder how to separate eggs, or change your car's tire? About.com's library of more than 500 videos will help you with tips and tricks for performing these everyday tasks that still manage to confound so many of us.

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