MediaKind and Skreens Partner to Elevate Live Event Viewing
NEW YORK – MediaKind has announced a collaboration with Skreens Technology to introduce an advanced Multiview solution, enhancing live-event viewing experiences. This new offering combines Skreens’ content compositing technology with MediaKind’s MK.IO streaming platform, providing broadcasters, operators, OTT service providers, and content owners the ability to deliver multiple simultaneous video feeds. This allows viewers unprecedented control and flexibility in how they consume live content.
“With the new Multiview solution, MediaKind is taking live event viewing to the next level,” stated Cory Zachman, MediaKind’s Senior Vice President of Engineering. “By integrating Skreens’ technology, we’re enabling broadcasters, operators, and OTT providers to offer more dynamic, customizable content experiences to their audiences—unlocking new levels of engagement and interaction.”
The Multiview solution caters to a diverse range of live events, including sports and esports. Viewers can toggle between multiple camera angles or streams, personalizing their viewing experience across any device.
“The future of viewing experiences lies in the personalization of live content, particularly in sports,” noted Mark Todd, CEO and co-founder of Skreens. “Our partnership with MediaKind leverages Skreens’ patented live multiview personalization technology, combining two innovative platforms. This collaboration not only enhances our customers’ offerings with dynamic new features, but also opens up exciting monetization opportunities.”
Key Features of the MediaKind Multiview Solution:
- Enhanced Viewer Experience: Audiences can personalize multiple live streams by seamlessly switching between camera angles and feeds, and by choosing audio feeds. This is ideal for sports, live events, and other interactive experiences.
- Cross-Platform Support: The Multiview experience is accessible on a wide range of devices, from smart TVs to mobile phones, ensuring platform/device choice is not a barrier for viewers.
- Seamless Deployment: MediaKind leverages Skreens’ server-side compositing technology to deliver Multiview as a single stream, requiring no changes to existing infrastructure. This means even low-powered devices can support the experience without additional upgrades.
- Pay-as-You-Go Model: Tailored for live-event broadcasts, Multiview operates on a pay-as-you-go basis, aligning costs with live event schedules, promoting further flexibility for viewers as well as keeping the solution cost-effective.
