Frequently Asked Questions

Can't find help here?

If your question isn't answered here try posting it to our discussion forum. You may also wish to check out the GridRoom blog.

Is GridRoom only for sports/football?

Absolutely not. Use GridRoom any time you need to distribute high-quality video to small groups of people and collaborate with them. This could include distributing game films for other sports, sharing videos of school performances with parents, etc.

How much does GridRoom cost?

GridRoom is 100% free and you can use it as long as you like. Data storage is limited to 10 GB, but if you need additional space just contact us and we'll increase the limit for your account.

How long will my videos remain available for viewing/downloading?

Your videos will remain available on GridRoom until you delete them.

Can anyone watch the videos I share on GridRoom?

No. When sharing videos you enter the email addresses of everyone who can access each video. Only the users you've specifically authorized can view or download your videos.

Does GridRoom work on Macintosh computers?

Virtually all operating systems are supported for viewing and downloading videos from GridRoom. However, the GridRoom Uploader works only on Windows.

Can I use GridRoom with a hard-drive based camera that creates separate files for each video clip?

Yes, if the file format is supported by the GridRoom Uploader. Multiple files uploaded together will be grouped into a single GridRoom "video" that is split into a separate clips. The clips available on GridRoom may not correspond exactly to the original video files, depending on the composition of those files (video length and scene changes).

The uploader always supports .AVI and .WMV (Window Media) files, and may also support other file types such as .MOV, .MPG, .VOB, etc. However, support for these additional file types depends on the configuration of your computer and whether you have the appropriate Windows video "filters" installed.

If you find that your camera's file format is not supported you can always use a tool such as Windows Movie Maker to convert your files into uncompressed AVI files for uploading with GridRoom. Microsoft provides free versions of Movie Maker for both Windows XP and Vista.

Does GridRoom put any usage restrictions on the videos I've uploaded?

Of course not! They're your videos and you can do whatever you want with them, pursuant to the original copyright holder's restrictions. In other words, we can't grant rights you don't already have--such as sharing Hoosiers with 40 of your closest friends--but we don't claim to take away any of your existing rights either.

You are free to copy shared videos to recordable DVDs or other media for offline sharing or upload them to other online services. Seriously, we consider this question almost too silly to answer--except that at least one other sports video sharing site has claimed to "own" your uploaded videos and restrict what you can do with them!