The Internet is now interwoven into our daily affairs and every new innovation carries with it a constellation of other innovations. Each new development relies on the preceding one, creating a network of communication that rivals our own nervous system. One of the most recent and useful developments has been the emergence of video streaming and its supporting technologies.
Live Video Streaming and Broadcasting
Video streaming and broadcasting have come a long way, fast. Just a short time ago, broadcasting or streaming content to the world meant using a conventional studio or network. It was expensive, time consuming, complicated, and unprotected. All the individual production and deployment elements had to be employed and directed separately. The hosting companies that did exist could offer only limited plans, and were as yet unable to accommodate the needs of novice broadcasters. The technology and even the concept of what comprised a good platform had not yet been developed for widespread use.
The need for a kind of continuity and service commensurate with growing technologies demanded a new breed of hosting service that would be prepared to evolve with technological innovations and the changing trends. The new language and capabilities of video streaming had broadcasters searching for a hosting service that enabled users to create, produce, manage, and monetize their own broadcasting platforms.
The continued growth of variables in software design and production options demonstrates the present need for the right hosting options. Savvy users recognize that the best hosting options come from a company committed to evolving with the technologies and innovations, where hosting functions are all produced under one roof.
Eyepartner Gets It Right
Eyepartner leads the new era of Internet technology and hosting options. We are a hosting development agency specializing in rich media solutions including high definition HD (and standard definition SD) live streaming, as well as Video on Demand (VOD). To meet the demands of communication innovations in the social networking platform, we have developed our flagship product, TikiLIVE, which combines the best of both live video and VOD and is served through a proprietary broadcaster, the HD Wave, as well as a Content Management System (CMS). This high-end video serving platform may also be integrated with pre-existing websites by utilizing the TikiLIVE Application Programming Interface (API) and our new TikiLIVE version 4.0 with HTML5 capabilities.
TikiLIVE is All You Need
With a refined streaming technology that combines the latest developments in server hardware and a user-friendly administrative interface, TikiLIVE provides the broadcaster with an all-in-one solution that removes complications in hosting and software. Everything is geared toward ease of use and the non-technical broadcaster, without compromising professional image quality. TikiLIVE focuses on keeping technological developments current and on trend, which allows broadcasters to concentrate on refining content and building audience and revenue.
TikiLIVE is designed as a single web server built to serve a broadcast plan offering many custom video solutions and options including encoding, live streaming, Video on Demand, and content ingestion. With a back office technical support team available 24/7 combined with a budget friendly hosting program and current options, TikiLIVE is a cut above the rest. The set-up is simple and to the point and you don’t have to be a tech wiz to initiate. All you need is a Windows 7 or 8 computer and a camera. Three steps and you’re good to go.
- Download the recommended HDWave Broadcaster (or a third party broadcaster of your choice) to your computer.
- Plug in your video source.
- Select your channel and broadcast.
Streaming Software and Advantages
The need for expensive equipment or software is eliminated with the TikiLIVE platform, and it functions with existing or standard equipment. Eyepartner offers the recommended, yet optional, HD Wave application which installs on any laptop or desk top and is designed as the compliment to TikiLIVE. The HD Wave software allows the broadcaster to shoot live, quality, streaming video in real time and automatically record and save it to your TikiLIVE account. TikiLIVE is designed to help:
- Create and establish your brand.
- Produce and promote events.
- Monetize your channels.
- Track viewer habits.
- Utilize click-through statistics and analytics.
- Upload, store, and manage digital video inventory.
- Share with distributors and other websites.
- Establish an infinite number of personalized channels.
Bringing in an Audience
TikiLIVE has introduced features that enable you to reach your audience and increase your visibility and range. This promotes the growth of your ideas and projects. Interactive features enable you to broadcast and connect with your audience through live chat and whiteboard, even while streaming live events. And now you can connect with social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter.
The HTML5 Video on Demand Module is designed to support the most recent multimedia technological capabilities enabling broadcasting to Smart technologies and mobile devices – broadcasts on the go. We have also extended service capabilities with WordPress for bloggers and websites, and set top boxes (like Roku) that bring broadcasts directly to your audience’s living room televisions via the Internet. Streaming a live event in HD enhances your site, especially as a featured event, and the addition of pay per view supports your content and your business in every way.
Revenue
The latest concepts in monetizing media content are also supported by TikiLIVE including options for pay-per-view and pay-per-broadcast, complete analytics, and advertising solutions. TikiLIVE also offers both pop-up image ads and pre-roll video ads that are also designed to generate revenue. You are free to custom arrange the advertising to suit your content. TikiLIVE is designed to support the transformation of broadcasting into a reliable source of revenue.
Contact Us
Eyepartner is always evolving to ensure that you benefit from the latest technological advancements. We are dedicated to delivering the very latest in broadcast solutions with professional standards. Contact us today to learn more about becoming a TikiLIVE broadcaster using our online form or by calling (305) 289-4557.
