Surfbirds Video uses embedded flash video, streaming from Google's servers and utilising Google's flash video player. Flash video is the most widely used and reliable format for streaming content. Utilising Google's servers ensures high bandwidth and close to 100% uptime. You do not need to have Flash software to upload your videos. You can upload a variety of different formats (eg quicktime, avi etc). It will get converted to Flash automatically. If you would like to add your videos to Surfbirds video, please email us at Please note that we are publishing good quality submissions. We look forward to seeing your video but we cannot guarantee that it will be published on Surfbirds Video