From YouTube to Periscope: The Evolution of Web Video (Infographic)

Video is quickly becoming the most engaging form of content on the web -- and demand continues to grow.

The world of online video has changed dramatically in the last ten years. An infographic from Switcher Studio examines the current landscape of social online video and how engaged audiences are when it comes to video.

Just five years ago, YouTube was already receiving 3 billion views per day. This was also the first time 720p HD video was available in mass market handheld devices. Users were clearly very ready for an HD user-generated revolution. In 2015, users are recording and uploading 4k video from their smartphones, and they’re more engaged than ever.

75 percent of 18-29 year olds are watching videos on their phones, and 93 percent use their phone to prevent boredom.

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