Frequently Asked Questions

Is it expensive to setup a streaming media site? No. A basic streaming video Web site can be implemented for under $1,000 per year. If the Web site uses YouTube as its exclusive source for videos; operation can be less than $700 per year. 

What is the difference in live streaming and VOD streaming sites? VOD sites offer the streaming delivery of video files. VOD publishers need only provide enough infrastructure to deliver VOD streams to limited audiences*. Live streaming sites deliver one or more live events to large audiences. You require the same or more extensive infrastructure as your on-demand servers, plus cameras, encoders and an upstream connection of 100MB or better. Live streaming require significantly more memory since viewership peaks during the most popular events. 

Is streaming video and audio secure? Yes. We enable all encrypted and non-encrypted protocols, use URL masking technology, watermarks, secure cloud storage and other technologies to deliver content securely.

How is this different from Vimeo and other Online Sites? Our software enables individuals and organizations to setup their own subscription video, audio Web sites. 

How many people can I stream video to at the same time? From one to millions. However, for a large audience, your Web server must have significant amount of RAM. 

What type of server setup do I need to stream video? If you setup your own infrastructure, you will need at least one of each - of the following server types:  1)Web server 2)Transcoding Server 3)Storage Server 4)Media Server  If you use a CDN, a streaming account will provide transcoding, storage and streaming. 
 
Can I stream HD, 4K, 8K or 12K Video? Yes, but it requires the right infrastructure. We provide support for 4K, 8K and 12K. 

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*Limitations include the time of day, audience time availability, audience consumption over  24 hour or greater period, audi