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Streaming Forward: The Interactive Horizon

In an era where digital content is at the forefront of communication and entertainment, real-time streaming has emerged as the definitive medium for live and interactive media. For tech enthusiasts and content creators alike, the possibilities that real-time streaming offers are boundless. This blog explores why real-time streaming with interactivity

BigQuery on a Budget: Essential Tips to Optimize and Save

BigQuery on a Budget: Essential Tips to Optimize and Save

I love BigQuery. It’s like the Swiss Army knife of data analytics—throw any data at it, and it just works. For our small analytics team, it’s been a game-changer, helping us iterate quickly, build new features, and respond to urgent requests with ease. But let’s be

How to Create an Internet Radio Station

How to Create an Internet Radio Station

Internet radio stations have redefined how we experience video content, streaming live or pre-recorded broadcasts globally. With the growing popularity of Internet radio, individuals and businesses are increasingly exploring the creation of video-centric online radio stations. This guide offers step-by-step instructions for setting up your own video-centric internet radio station,

Is This Thing On? Leveraging Real-Time Video Data with ClickHouse

Is This Thing On? Leveraging Real-Time Video Data with ClickHouse

Video engagement and performance data are the secret sauce to understanding how viewers interact with content and how app developers can level up their user experience. This data includes metrics like the number of views, watch time, error rates, and buffering events. Getting a handle on viewer engagement helps content

Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Adding Video to Your Station

Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Adding Video to Your Station

Welcome to our comprehensive guide for adding video to your stations' product portfolio using Livepeer Studio. Integrating video into your broadcasts can significantly enhance your reach and engagement as the digital landscape evolves. With over 80% of internet users regularly consuming video content, it's clear that video

Get Equipped

Selecting the proper equipment can make all the difference when producing captivating video content for your radio station. You don’t need to break the bank with expensive cameras used in Hollywood movies to create stunning visuals. The fundamentals often lie in simple yet effective strategies. Good lighting and high-quality

Mastering OBS: Your Roadmap from Setup to Go-Live

Mastering OBS: Your Roadmap from Setup to Go-Live

Now that you have a setup ready for your radio studio, it’s time to bring your vision to life using OBS (Open Broadcaster Software). OBS is a powerful, free software that lets you capture and stream live video content. It is widely supported by a large community, making it

Stream Your Station: Go Live with Livepeer Studio

Stream Your Station: Go Live with Livepeer Studio

Now that you're all set up with your visual radio studio using OBS, it's time to take the exhilarating leap into live broadcasting with Livepeer Studio! Livepeer Studio is a powerful platform designed to streamline your live streaming experience and help you reach audiences across the

Decentralized Video Architecture: It’s Not Just Peer-to-Peer

Decentralized Video Architecture: It’s Not Just Peer-to-Peer

When discussing decentralized video architecture, it's common to conflate it with traditional peer-to-peer (P2P) networks. However, decentralized video solutions offer a distinct set of benefits that go beyond the capabilities of P2P systems. Understanding the Difference Traditional P2P networks rely on individual users sharing their bandwidth and computing

Recap: Building Interactive Live Streaming Apps with Livepeer Studio and PubNub

Recap: Building Interactive Live Streaming Apps with Livepeer Studio and PubNub

Interactive live streaming is a unique content format with incredible user engagement and monetization opportunities. Combining a real-time live stream with a robust chat experience is the foundation of this type of user experience. At Livepeer Studio, we recently teamed up with PubNub to show you how to create an

Broadcasting vs. Streaming: What’s the Difference?

Broadcasting vs. Streaming: What’s the Difference?

Understanding the difference between broadcasting and streaming is essential in today's rapidly evolving media landscape. Broadcasting refers to the traditional method of delivering content via radio waves or satellite signals to a broad audience. On the other hand, Streaming uses internet technology to deliver content directly to individual

Frame Rate: A Beginner’s Guide for Live Streaming

Frame Rate: A Beginner’s Guide for Live Streaming

Understanding frame rate is crucial for anyone venturing into live streaming. Frame rate, measured in frames per second (fps), defines how many individual images are displayed per second in a video. This metric significantly impacts the quality and smoothness of your live streams. This beginner's guide will cover:

Top 10 Misunderstandings About Decentralized Video Architecture

Top 10 Misunderstandings About Decentralized Video Architecture

Decentralized video architecture is finally gaining traction as the streaming industry evolves, yet many misconceptions remain. For tech enthusiasts, video content creators, content companies, CTOs, and developers, understanding these myths is crucial for harnessing the full potential of decentralized solutions. In this post, we debunk the top 10 misunderstandings about

How to Livestream via OBS with Livepeer Studio

How to Livestream via OBS with Livepeer Studio

In today's digital age, live-streaming has become a powerful medium for content creators and businesses alike. Whether you're hosting a virtual event, running a webinar, or simply sharing your gaming experiences with an audience, effective live-streaming can significantly enhance your reach and engagement. One of the

Fishtank Hits One Million Viewers and $3 Million Revenues Powered by Livepeer Studio

Fishtank Hits One Million Viewers and $3 Million Revenues Powered by Livepeer Studio

Removing the huge cost of major cloud providers enables Fishtank to rapidly grow its live reality and interactive streaming audience. New York, NY, July 2, 2024 - Fishtank (https://fishtank.live), an interactive streaming platform and 24/7 social experiment, marks one million viewers and $3 million in revenues using

Video Codecs and Encoding: Everything You Should Know

Video Codecs and Encoding: Everything You Should Know

Understanding video codecs and their role in video encoding is crucial for anyone involved in video production, streaming, or storage. Video codecs are algorithms used to compress and decompress digital video files. They are essential for reducing the size of video files without significantly compromising quality, which makes them indispensable

Exploring Content Authenticity with Starling Labs and Livepeer Studio

Exploring Content Authenticity with Starling Labs and Livepeer Studio

The rise of generative AI has created tremendous innovation, but it also created strong concerns about misinformation and content authenticity. This is an area that modern cryptography and blockchain technology can help address. At Livepeer Studio, we had the pleasure of hosting a fascinating discussion with Adam and Lindsay from

Learn About Livepeer Studio’s C2PA Initiative with Head of Product, Hunter Hillman

Learn About Livepeer Studio’s C2PA Initiative with Head of Product, Hunter Hillman

Hunter Hillman, the Head of Product at Livepeer Studio, answered questions in regards to C2PA’s initiatives, why Livepeer project joined C2PA, and its impact on the field of digital media. 1. What challenges does the C2PA address in the field of digital media? How does this relate to the

How Livepeer Studio Enables the Next Generation of Video Streaming

How Livepeer Studio Enables the Next Generation of Video Streaming

Video streaming is one of the most influential and fast paced industries of our time..When researchers designed the Internet in the 1960s as a tool for information sharing within the research community, they did not consider it may become the backbone of the future of television and video consumption.

The Future of Real-Time Interactivity: Insights from PubNub and Livepeer Studio

The Future of Real-Time Interactivity: Insights from PubNub and Livepeer Studio

PubNub’s real-time communication platform and Livepeer Studio’s real-time live streaming platform are the perfect bundle for anyone building scalable interactive live video experiences like live commerce, igaming, and social streaming. In a recent insightful discussion between Todd Greene, CEO of PubNub, and Eric Tang from Livepeer Studio, the

Unlocking the Power of Live Streaming for Businesses: A Comprehensive Guide

Unlocking the Power of Live Streaming for Businesses: A Comprehensive Guide

In an era where digital content evolves faster than the page can turn, live streaming emerges as the diamond in the rough – a dynamic, interactive gem that connects brands with their audience. Post-pandemic, the value of live streaming has soared, not as a trend but as an essential component in

Elevating Interactivity: PubNub and Livepeer Studio Join Forces

Elevating Interactivity: PubNub and Livepeer Studio Join Forces

Today marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of live streaming technology. We're excited to announce a groundbreaking partnership between PubNub, the leading platform for building, managing, and optimizing real-time apps, and Livepeer Studio, an innovator in the realm of live streaming platforms. This alliance is set to

The Future of Interactive Streaming: A Practical Conversation with Livepeer Studio’s Co-founder‍

The Future of Interactive Streaming: A Practical Conversation with Livepeer Studio’s Co-founder‍

In the field of real-time interactive streaming, Livepeer Studio distinguishes itself through its use of blockchain and WebRTC to streamline the landscape, creating a niche where high-quality streaming aligns with affordability. The platform offers an open-source, API-centric solution for developers needing reliable video streaming services. Last month co-founder Eric Tang

Livepeer Studio Cuts the Cost of Live Streaming & Transcoding by Up to 80% to Enhance Profitability of Video Businesses

Livepeer Studio Cuts the Cost of Live Streaming & Transcoding by Up to 80% to Enhance Profitability of Video Businesses

PRESS RELEASE Livepeer Studio cuts the cost of live streaming & transcoding by up to 80% to enhance profitability of video businesses Transformational solution makes high-quality streaming affordable and scalable by eliminating the cost barriers imposed by major cloud providers New York, NY, May 8, 2024 — Livepeer Studio unveils a

Minds Finds Livepeer Studio to be the Perfect Tech Partner for Live Streaming

Minds Finds Livepeer Studio to be the Perfect Tech Partner for Live Streaming

Minds is an open source social network dedicated to freedom of speech. In 2023, Minds reached out to Livepeer Studio for help with building its #1 requested feature - live streaming. Livepeer Studio worked with Minds to develop live streaming offerings for the Minds target customer base. 🧩 The Challenge Setting