- Jul 28, 2020
- 3 min
Facebook Live Retires RTMP - May 2019.
On the 1st May 2019 Facebook Live retired the standard RTMP streaming protocol in favour of RTMPS (RTMP over a TLS/SSL connection). [Source] WHAT IS RTMP? RTMP (Real Time Messaging Protocol) is the industry standard across the world for professional web video streaming but it’s not that secure and can be prone to hacking. RTMP is prone to spoofing and other attacks between the contribution stream (Sent from the broadcaster like us) and the CDN (Content Delivery Network e.g Yo
- Jul 28, 2020
- 2 min
5 ways to live stream your event without impacting on live attendance.
Many people assume that providing a live stream of your event can have a negative impact on people actually attending. If they can watch it at home why pay for a ticket and come along in person? This is not always true and depends largely on the type of event. Live streaming can be a fantastic benefit to your event marketing and promotion. It’s all about how you conduct the live stream, what you choose to live stream and the story you’re trying to tell about your event. Here
- Jul 28, 2020
- 7 min
How Video Streaming for Market Research Works
Video streaming is becoming more common in market research as software developments are designed with the researcher in mind. Here are some top concerns and tips for using video streaming, and critical questions to help you find the right supplier. Definition of Video Streaming Video streaming is the delivery method used to transmit video and audio via the Internet from one location to another. Although this technology has existed for decades, video streaming has evolved over
- Jul 28, 2020
- 1 min
5 Live Broadcasting Ideas
We offer many ways to live broadcast on the web. Here are a few ideas for PR and Marketing Managers on how it may work for you or your clients. 1) Single Stream Live broadcast from a fixed position. This may be showing a large event floor, slow installation or to capture the atmosphere of an event. This can be an operated camera or it can be rigged and left indefinitely. 2) Event Highlights Capture the essence of your event with live interviews and coverage throughout the day
- Jul 28, 2020
- 2 min
What to Look For in a Video Streaming Supplier
What to Look For in a Video Streaming Supplier There are five critical questions you should ask of your video streaming provider for your event. They are described in detail below: HOW GOOD IS THE QUALITY OF THE VIDEO AND AUDIO THAT YOU PROVIDE? The video and audio quality depends largely on the placement of the equipment at the location. This can dramatically impact your viewing experience. Ideally you want a camera designed for high quality streaming and that is located in
- Jul 28, 2020
- 1 min
Going Live With Microsoft & Adobe
McCann London approached StreamWorks as Microsoft UK wanted to create a masterclass series with Photographer Allan Hinton (@chaiwalla) showcasing the way their Microsoft Surface product works in harmony with Adobe's Lightroom and other Adobe software. We worked with them and produced three live multi-camera Facebook Live broadcasts which were broadcast on their Facebook page. This was the first time that Microsoft UK had used Facebook Live to broadcast. One of the broadcasts
- Jul 28, 2020
- 3 min
Webinar or Webcast: How do they differ and what's best for you?
In today's world where we are used to everything happening instantly, it's is very important for us to be able to communicate with each other effectively, without necessarily being in the same room. This is just as important when it comes to conferences, meetings, and presentations. Many of you will have used a popular video conferencing tools but as an employer, you may not perhaps be completely aware of the difference between a webcast and a webinar. Let us explain. What is
- Jul 28, 2020
- 1 min
Help for Heroes - First Livestream
StreamWorks recently provided live streaming services to armed forces charity, Help for Heroes. They were planning an internal 'Virtual Conference' event for their volunteers and wanted elements of this to include live broadcasts from their famous Tin Hut in Tidworth near Salisbury. Working with their in-house video team and external company iVent we set up a small studio using a PPU, Vision Mix Operator, lighting, two cameras and Camera Assistant. The broadcasts incorporated
- Jul 28, 2020
- 1 min
Live Streaming Provider - Facebook Live, YouTube Live, Vimeo & Periscope.
StreamWorks provide affordable live streaming services in the South of England and across the UK. We use high-end TV broadcast equipment and cameras and our camera crews all have TV credits to their name. You will not find any Digital SLR cameras or domestic grade equipment being used on our livestreams or inexperienced crew who are new to this process and may or may not get it right for you. Our streaming services can be as simple as a live single camera through to a complet
- Jul 28, 2020
- 1 min
Help For Heroes Cut The Clock Campaign with StreamWorks
Yesterday was Blue Monday and armed forces charity Help For Heroes launched the Cut The Clock campaign at the Tower Of London. Cut The Clock is designed to help call time on Mental Health Stigma as a recent study has shown it to took Veterans four years to reach out for mental health support. The launch consisted of a Q&A with veterans and then the projection of a Stigma clock on the side of the Tower Of London. We have previously worked with Help for Heroes by providing thei
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