Bitmovin Live Encoder Features
Bitmovin's Live Encoder provides a comprehensive solution for delivering resilient and consistent high-quality live streaming experiences. With the ability to ingest RTMP/s, SRT, or Zixi inputs, users can generate packaged HLS and DASH outputs ensuring scalable and high-quality delivery across various devices and platforms. The Live Encoder supports event-based and 24/7 live streaming, enabling users to effortlessly stream live events or user-generated content. Moreover, with SCTE-35 support and integrated partner solutions, customers can effectively monetize their live content, thereby transforming broadcasts into profitable revenue streams. Bitmovin's Live Encoder also offers multi-codec support, including H.264, H.265 (HEVC), and VP9, as well as out-of-the-box Multi-DRM integrations.
Live Encoding and Packaging for Digital Platforms
Bitmovin's Live Encoder allows users to ingest live event content and then encodes and packages the content on-the-fly, preparing HLS and DASH outputs for global delivery over the internet. With the capability to excel in delivering resilient and reliable streams, Bitmovin's Live Encoder ensures superior video and audio quality, making it an ideal solution for live streaming platforms and service providers. The platform offers comprehensive APIs for experienced professionals, an intuitive setup wizard, and a plethora of code examples and templates to facilitate a seamless setup process. By leveraging Bitmovin's Live Encoder, users can elevate their live streaming experiences and offer world-class streaming services.
Flexible Deployments and Scalable Pricing
Bitmovin's Live Encoder is deployed in major clouds such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and Akamai, offering customers flexible deployment options and scalable pricing models. The platform can operate within customer-owned accounts, reducing the total cost of ownership and providing an efficient solution for live streaming. For those seeking a managed service, Bitmovin's Managed SaaS solution offers a stress-free option to easily start live streaming without the burden of managing cloud infrastructure. Customers can scale up or down in global cloud environments, ensuring high-quality live encoding for events of any scale.
Monetizing Live Streams with Bitmovin
Bitmovin's Live Encoder enables customers to monetize their live streams through advertisements, supporting both Server-Side and Client-Side Ad Insertion. Additionally, customers can leverage SCTE-35 pass-through mode for content with ad-breaks set during production and insert new ad break cue points in real-time using Live controls in the UI or via the API. With integrations with partners like Google DoubleClick, Yospace, Broadpeak, and AWS MediaTailor, Bitmovin's Live Encoder offers a robust solution for monetizing live content effectively.
Bitmovin Live Encoder Capabilities
Bitmovin's Live Encoder offers a range of capabilities, including Live Encoding HD designed to meet the needs of majority production workflows, custom live configurations for edge use cases, and complex and customized pricing models. Users can benefit from closed caption support, Live-to-VOD functionality, insertable MP4 content, support for multiple input protocols including RTMP, SRT, and Zixi, and multiple output video codecs such as H.264, H.265, and VP9. With support for various input resolutions, output frame rates, and audio codecs, Bitmovin's Live Encoder simplifies the live encoding workflow while offering maximum flexibility and scalability.
Developing with Bitmovin's Live Encoder
Bitmovin provides developer resources, APIs, documentation, and more to facilitate easy deployment and quick integration with the Live Encoder. The platform offers step-by-step guides, a Live Encoder wizard for configuration, API references, code samples, and a vibrant developer community. Developers can access JavaScript code snippets for seamless integration and can start encoding with Bitmovin's Live Encoder efficiently and effectively.
Partnerships for Enhanced Workflow
Bitmovin collaborates with trusted industry partners to provide seamless integration for Digital Rights Management (DRM), Forensic Watermarking, Server-Side Ad Insertion, and CDNs. By partnering with Bitmovin, development teams can accelerate their time-to-market, ensure content security, maximize ROI, and stream worldwide. With a focus on empowering customers through partnerships, Bitmovin enables users to enhance their workflows and offer world-class streaming services.