The Stream UK Video Management System (VMS) allows complete management of video assets from upload to deployment on end-user websites.
The Q22009 release makes Silverlight-ready, which means users can upload windows media files and cut and paste code into their websites which delivers a Silverlight player.The player includes social media sharing features and all usage is tracked through a detailed statistics back-end.
The VMS also allows users to arrange content within playlists to create a WebTV interface complete with electronic programme guide (EPG), all in Silverlight.
Both the standard and WebTV players include bandwidth and port-detection code to ensure that delivery of content is optimised right up to HD levels.
For the first time users can get an attractive and robust Silverlight player into their websites within minutes of uploading a file.
The most obvious beneficiaries are content owners. They can now deliver cross-platform in windows media format, thus benefitting from market-leading security protection (Microsoft DRM and PlayReady), whilst benefitting from rich 2D animations and graphics offering the end-user a variety of interactive options. Stream UK led the way in demonstrating this last year, with their global streaming of Bacardi’s ‘La Fiesta’ indoor festival from the centre of London.
Stream UK’s VMS 2.1 maintains the company’s position at the forefront of online content management and distribution. The product allows the user to get content online quickly and delivered on a network that can cope with global demand. As web users are spending more time than ever watching online video content, management and distribution has become a key business area for companies of all shapes and sizes.
‘Silverlight enables us to present windows media files within an interface which we know will play across all browsers.That’s extremely important to us and the delivery of content using the http protocol means it will work with the worst corporate firewalls.’ Said Duncan Burbidge, CEO of Stream UK.
Stream UK’s VMS system is used by a range of clients, from global corporations to leading digital agencies and niche content providers. Current users include BBC News, Ideal TV, The British Council, and Grey London.
Stream UKis Europe’s leading provider of technically-advanced digital media solutions, based on streaming technologies. Industry-leading, privately held, Microsoft Gold Partnered, ISO 9001 approved with offices in Madrid and Rome, Stream UK is relied upon by the most demanding clients in the industry it is also the only streaming media company with a significant in-house research and development team. We provide businesses worldwide with reliable, professional level tools to manage and distribute multimedia content over the internet.
CC Two are an award winning live events, video and creative services company who provide communication solutions that inform and inspire.Their experienced in-house production team provide a fully integrated, budget conscious approach to communication projects across a variety of media platforms, from events and video to print and web based projects.
Stream UK are CC Two’s chosen video streaming providers. Stream UK ensure that CC Two’s clients have instant and reliable access to high quality, full screen video on-line through the use of VMS 2.1.Features include instant video play and the ability to navigate along the timeline seamlesslythis therefore means that CC Two’s clients can be involved in the video making process at all key stages by accessing work in progress material without having to leave the comfort of their office.
If you are interested in VMS 2.1 or would like a demo account please call 0207 419 2028 or visit www.streamuk.com/vms-alpha.php
Wessex TV Ltd was established in June 2008 and is a collaboration of graduates or future graduates presenting and filming events throughout the Wessex area which can be watched on their website. Events covered by Wessex TV range from big night club events on their ‘night’ channel to local football matches on their ‘day’ channel and recently a kids section has been added which contains games and animations made by the Wessex TV team. Also available to watch are amazing documentaries current feature is on the LHC Cern operation in Geneva.
Wessex TV uses Stream UK’s Web TV platform which has recently been released as part of the new and improved video management system VMS 2.1. The Stream UK Web TV package includes a sleek new player and allows you to quickly create playlists or channels and present an attractive interface to your viewers.
On Saturday the 13th of June 2009 Stream UK’s team of experienced webcasting professionals filmed LIVE from a bedroom in Gravesend which was then streamed live via satellite link to 50,000 Rockers viewing the live stream on big screens at the Download Festival in Nottingham.
For any unsigned metal or rock band, the thought of playing the main stage on Saturday night at Download in front of thousands of people is a distant dream. For one band, that dream became a reality.
Red Bull Bedroom Jam have been running a very special competition where one lucky band would get the chance to play live at Download 2009. The winning band was selected from hundreds of uploaded videos from unsigned under 18 year old musicians.
However instead of actually turning up in Nottingham, the band would play live from their…bedroom, streamed up to space and downloaded at the Download festival.
Production included multi camera shoot, video editing and live vision mixing with video inserts and full project management of the production and satellite feeds.
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Camden based Stream UK Media Services celebrated its 8th year in business early this year. Stream UK, a small privately owned digital media company was foundered by two friends, Duncan Burbidge and Joe Bray in April 2001 and has since grown to be the UK’s largest independent streaming media B2B business.
Stream UK’s main office is located on the lock in Camden Town and has 30 London based staff. Stream UK also has an office in Madrid and joint venture in Wales .
Stream UK has employed staff from around the UK, Europe, Middle East and South Pacific and the staff are fluent in numerous langages which has assisted in Stream UK expanding its services throughout UK and Europe.
Stream UK offers reliable professional level tools to manage and distribute multimedia content over the internet. Stream UK has recently released two new products ‘Stream Connect’ and ‘VMS 2.1’. Some of Stream UK’s clients include Orange, Bacardi, Blackberry, BBC, Shell, ITV, Reuters, Yahoo and Oracle.
