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Watchitoo: Create Instant Community Around Online Video and Photos [Invites]

Mashable  May 18 09

If you’ve ever exchanged IMs with a friend while watching the same show, or discussed family photos via email chains, then you’re probably aware of the limitations around simultaneously sharing audio, image, and video files. And, you’ve probably noticed that it’s near impossible to create a real-time feedback loop.

Connecting the dots between video conferencing applications like Skype and content platforms like YouTube is Watchitoo, a private beta site launching today that lets users create real-time community around Web content.

Watchitoo users can use the site to create shows (ie - mini social networks around content), view public shows, and check out what’s popular. Full story...

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