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Video Databases
The following streaming video databases offer a great selection of documentary and educational videos.
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Films on Demand This link opens in a new windowEducational videos on a variety of topics including humanities, social sciences, business, economics, science, mathematics, health, medicine, technical education, family and consumer sciences, careers and job search, guidance and counseling and archival films and newsreels. (NVCC, VCCS)
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Kanopy Videos This link opens in a new windowKanopy is a large collections of films from leading producers. These films are all genres - from documentaries to movies and training videos. (NVCC)
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Films on Demand - Feature Films for Education This link opens in a new windowStreaming platform that features nearly 700 full-length feature films that focus on both current and hard-to-find titles, including dramas, literary adaptations, blockbusters, classics, science fiction, environmental titles, foreign films, social issues, animation studies, Academy Award® winners, and more. (NVCC)
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Academic Video Online This link opens in a new windowAcademic videos from many disciplines, including history, health, psychology, music, business, art, science, law, literature and education. (VIVA)
Create Clips or Segments
Many video databases provide options to create custom clips or segments that can be embedded into your class presentations.
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Custom Segments in Films on DemandLook for the scissors icon below the film to start creating your segment. You'll be prompted to create an account in Films on Demand to store your clips.
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Create Clips & Playlists on KanopyWritten instructions with screenshots.