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New HD channels on TikiLIVE

Catalin — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 13:47:11 +0000

Recently, Eyepartner has encountered particular success with TikiLIVE, a streaming networking solution that connects users to one another as they broadcast their own HD content through customized web portals. Fully integrated with social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter, TikiLIVE also features advertising and analytics to monetize content swiftly and easily.

TikiLIVE, Eyepartner’s flagship HD broadcasting service, provides users a comprehensive tool set for producing and managing live HD streaming content. As a result, communities, businesses, and individuals have implemented TikiLIVE to cut the cost of producing and sharing video content dramatically.

We recently added additional HD channels on TikiLIVE. You may check the streams below to enjoy the best video streaming experience:

K1 Channel

Fitness Channel

Wrestling Channel

You may create and broadcast your own channel using TikiLIVE. To achieve such a high video standard you may want to have a look at our latest development: TheHDWave broadcaster. “The HD Wave” makes it easy for anyone to broadcast streams in HD, up to 60 frames per second, with a simple to use click-and-stream interface.

Just download the broadcaster for free and run some tests to see the power of this professional video streaming software kit. Go to: www.thehdwave.com

Also you may join us on Facebook and Twitter to stay updated with the latest news and streaming solutions we are developing now.

The Eyepartner Team

Monster Encoder – High Definition Encoding

Catalin — Wed, 26 May 2010 13:02:30 +0000

Monster Encoder is a complete application that converts the most common types of video files into FLV format, so the end user can use them in the video streaming process. This particular flash video encoder has some features that make it distinctive:

• This video encoder is the fastest from all similar software existing on the market. We have developed a multithreading technique that allows our clients to convert files dozens of times faster then before.

• It converts all major types of movie files (AVI, MOV, MPG 1, MPG 2, MPG 4, WMV) into flash format. This is the necessary step in order to stream the files.

• Monster Encoder is able to convert AVI, MOV, MPG 1, MPG 2, MPG 4, WMV and FLV files into any format you want, including iPOD and iPhone files.

• You can upload as many video files as you want, because we do not restrict the number of files.

• Also, Monster Encoder does not have any size limitations for the movies you want to convert.

• You can use Monster Encoder to post a logo on your video offering you a subtle way to emphasize your brand and to elegantly mark your presentation.

• You can upload files with an unlimited variety of screen resolutions and aspect ratios.

• You have the possibility to customize your player so that it would fit your presentation the best.

Monster Encoder guarantees that your high quality videos can be viewed by all your friends, whether they are using Microsoft Windows, Apple OSX or Linux operating systems.

You can convert video files to the advanced Flash Video format. The procedure is very simple: you just have to upload your files on the server and wait until our flash video encoder is doing its job. Read how you can do that HERE.

The friendly interface will make the job easier for you. If you choose to purchase Monster Encoder, you don’t have to worry anymore about the fact that when you send video files, your receiver won’t be able to play them because it doesn’t have the appropriate codec. With Monster Encoder, codecs aren’t necessary anymore. You can see below a few HD samples encoded with the Monster Encoder application:

HD Sample 1

HD Sample 2

HD Sample 3

MORE MONSTER ENCODER HD SAMPLES

Monster Encoder is one of the fastest applications of its kind. We developed a multithreading technique in order to dramatically decrease the conversion time. After you start uploading your file, you’re job is finished. All you have to do is waiting until the flash video encoder will do its job and when it finishes you will receive an email to notify you that your file has been converted. All the converted files can be played right away on PCs, MACs and cell phones. You can have a look at this TUTORIAL to understand how it works.

To learn more about Monster Encoder or to demo any other streaming solution we offer, please contact us.

The Eyepartner Team

TikiLIVE Channel Manager Digital Signage Solution

Catalin — Fri, 21 May 2010 14:22:32 +0000

A digital signage solution needs a few hardware components to be able to deliver the content. The most common configuration includes a display screen , a media player and a content management server. The connection from the media player to the display screen is usually via VGA, DVI, HDMI or Component video connection and the one between the media player and the content server is via a Ethernet connection. IPTV technology allows digital signage to be used as a broadcasting method. In this case the content is being distributed using a playlist controlled by the digital signage content management server.

TikiLIVE Channel Manager Digital Signage solution can be used virtually everywhere. Retailers may now coordinate the daily or weekly specials with the on-screen messaging in the store or kiosk.

Use your network of in-store TVs to promote “what’s new” and coming up. Build a satellite network of digital TVs to entertain and advertise movie trailers or feature films. Fast food operators can now easily program digital menu boards to motivate sales and educate the viewers on nutritional information.

Use plasma screens to display at the checkout counter to inform customers on sales and entertain customers while waiting in line. Every location such as your local bank or your doctor’s waiting room instantly becomes readily available high traffic locations ready to host a digital display network. They inform, educate, entertain and promote products and services relevant to any venue.

OUR TIKILIVE CHANEL MANAGER SOLUTION OFFERS:

• Both Standard Definition (SD) and High Definition (HD) Ready
• Easy to use drag and drop user interface
• On the fly live data integration
• Multi-user security access
• Broad content support
• No proprietary hardware required
• Touch screen support
• Live TV Capable – live demo available!
• Ad tracking and billing
• Transparent support
• Automatic Nightly Polling that can be downloaded by network
admin
• Wi-Fi G3/G4 Mobile compatible
• Complete Analytics

The Eyepartner development team is able to build or expand your solution into many directions whenever you’re ready. For more information you may check www.tikilive.org or just CONTACT US.

Catalin
Professional Streaming Consultant

Eyepartner Simplifies 1080 HD LIVE Streaming From the Desktop

Tim — Tue, 11 May 2010 15:40:37 +0000

MARATHON, FLORIDA, May 11, 2010

Broadcasting LIVE HD video from your Desktop has been a challenge to media professionals, broadcasting networks and corporate businesses worldwide. Eyepartner has developed a product called “The HD Wave” that runs on inexpensive off-the-shelf PC’s. The HD Wave makes it easy for anyone to broadcast streams in HD, up to 60 frames per second, with a simple to use click-and-stream interface.

The HD Wave Broadcaster, based on a patent pending streaming technology, requires no proprietary hardware. It was designed to easily broadcast all video or static content originating on the user’s hard drive, connected capture device, camera, video, audio mixers as well as other sources. Uses include broadcasting game tournaments, iPTV stations, LIVE Events, world premier movies, live concerts, faith based services or corporate events.

Professional movie makers, broadcasters and enthusiast alike now have the ability to broadcast their HD media across multiple Web and mobile devices; quickly, easily and without purchasing proprietary hardware.

So, how does it work? Eyepartner offers a simple downloadable application designed for the Windows operating systems. Once the user starts the application viewers are directed to join the live broadcast via a player that is embedded within a unique URL or HTML5 compatible device. The user may elect to broadcast a video stream or a portion of the desktop including applications and streaming content. The HD Wave is compatible with most external capture devices that connect to the PC.

Try out the BETA version at TikiLIVE.com

Skype calls may be integrated within the audio and video stream of the broadcast as well. All broadcasts may be recorded and saved as video on demand content for later distribution or editing.

Simple “how-to” tutorials walk users through the broadcasting process with simple step-by-step instructions. The HD Wave is to be made available through various OEM channel partners, distributors and CDN’s.

Unique Technologies of the affordable The HD Wave:

• Only HD Broadcaster on the market built on Video driver technology

• Broadcast desktop view in HD 720p and 1080i using off the shelf PC

• Multiple video audio capture including synchronized Skype video calls

• On the fly switching of media sources including partial or full desktop viewing

• Uses very low use of PC processor – resources

• OEM White label SDK – (second quarter 2010)

About Eyepartner:

Eyepartner is a privately-held company based in Marathon, Florida and has been developing and implementing solutions to clients worldwide. Eyepartner is a streaming media software development company as well as a rich media hosting and CDN provider. Established in 2007, Eyepartner delivers turn-key and custom social broadcasting solutions, entertainment portals and have delivered enterprise, education, advertising and government solutions.

For more information, including co-branding OEM opportunities, please visit our website at http://www.Eyepartner.com/.

The Eyepartner Team

Texas Stadium Demolition – Live streaming

Catalin — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 15:46:35 +0000

Aprill 11 was the date when the Texas Stadium has been scheduled for demolition. The big arena is now just a legend as an 11 years old was designated to push the button triggering the stadium explosion. The little boy won an essay contest organized by Kraft and the prize was the privilege to push that button. More than 20 000 people were there to see and capture the event on their cameras.

Here are two of the most popular videos captured by the cameras installed at the site.

Video 1

Video 2

Similar events were streamed live on the web such as the Chile earthquake (you can see the video HERE) or live images from the space through NASA’s webcams installed on the International Space Station. (See live images HERE).

Catalin
Professional Streaming Consultant

iPhone OS 4.0

Eliza — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 11:54:42 +0000

Apple through the voice of Steve Jobs showed a preview of the new iPhone 4 OS and launched the beta version of the software to iPhone Developer Program members.

“iPhone OS 4 is the fourth major release of the world’s most advanced mobile operating system. We’re delivering over 100 new features, including multitasking, folders, a unified inbox, deeper Enterprise support, and an iPhone version of our iBooks reader and online iBookstore”, Steve Jobs stated.

Here is the video presentation from the event where Steve Jobs talks about the new features and future developments:

Here is a full list of the new implementations:
1. Multitasking – Jobs says Apple is not the first company to offer this feature but they want to be the best.

2. Folders – this is a new way to organize your iPhone applications by dragging and dropping the apps into a specific folder. Users having a lot of apps installed will find this very useful.

3. Social gaming features
4. Support for bluetooth keyboards

5. Better email encryption
6. Homescreen wallpapers

7. Unified inbox – users will be able to open mail attachments
8. iAds – Apple will take care of selling and hosting the ads then the earnings will be split 60 – 40, Apple taking 40 and developers the other part. There is a little thing I want to mention here: the ads will be created using HTML5.
9. iBooks – similar to the iPad version. Have a look HERE.

Seems like a new set of 1500 API’s is coming and the developers will soon have access to it. Also this fall iPhone OS 4.0 will be available on the iPad. Stick an eye on the blog for more incoming news.

Content delivery networks

Catalin — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:26:27 +0000

A CDN (this is the short term of content delivery network) is a system where computers are interconnected on the Net providing content very fast to a large number of users. The process happens by copying the loaded content on different servers, located on multiple geograpical places then directing it to users on proximity criterias.

When somebody is accessing a website or a specific webpage being a part of a CDN, that request will be redirected from the site’s server to a CDN server (the closest servers to the user) and then the content will be delivered.

Using a CDN is very recommended (for improving speed) when delivering informations from websites with heavy traffic from different parts of the world. A very important thing is to have a very good geographical server distribution. This way the content can be fast delivered to people accessing the website from all over the world, at the same time. This technology brings a lot of advantages when we are talking about audio-video streaming and IPTV.

When using a CDN the content will be delivered without any delay even if multiple end users are accessing the same website or content simultaneously. Excessive latency is taken down to a minimum and this is noticed when you have a powerfull Internet connection.

I can mention here another advantage of CDN and that is the data backup option, archiving the content, and offering a huge storage capacity. Companies focusing on online data backup solutions will be the biggest group taking advantage of these features.

The costs of using a CDN can be high for small companies or websites but proven when the number of your users is growing and more important it’s geographicaly spreading. This way you’ll solve the slow response time issues. Think about this: 90% of the users response time is when they wait for all the components in a webpage to be loaded: scripts, flash content, videos/images. .

You maychoose a CDN based on the population methods it supports. There are two categories when choosing a CDN considering the audience’s methods it supports: push and pull.

1. The first one -Pull- it’s easier to manipulate as it doesn’t require a lot of work from your side: Just rewrite the URLs to your files: replace your domain name with the CDN’s domain name. The Pull technique is applied by the CDN and this way the files from your server will be periodically pulled out.

2. The second one -Push- needs a bit of an effort from your side to synchronize the files to the CDN. This method has the advantage of being flexible because you have the option to decide the time when files will be synchronized, how often and what other preprocessing actions will be performed.

Pull:

Transfer protocol:
- None

Advantages:
- Virtually no setup

Disadvantages:
- No flexibility
- Redundant traffic

Push:

Transfer protocol:
- FTP, SFTP

Advantages
- Flexibility
- No redundant traffic

Disadvantages
- Setup

One thing to be mentioned is that some contend delivery networks, if not most, are able to handle Origin Pull and one (ormore) Push methods.

Catalin
Professional Streaming Consultant