MediaKind and Skreens Collaborate on Multiview Solution
MediaKind has announced a partnership with Skreens Technology to expand its streaming technology offerings, introducing an advanced Multiview solution designed to significantly enhance live event viewing experiences. This new solution combines Skreens’ content compositing technology with MediaKind’s MK.IO streaming platform.
This collaboration aims to provide broadcasters, operators, OTT service providers, and content owners with the capability to deliver multiple simultaneous video feeds. This will give viewers increased control and flexibility in how they watch live content.
“With the new Multiview solution, MediaKind is taking live event viewing to the next level,” said 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.”
Key Features and Benefits
This Multiview solution allows audiences for sports, esports, and other live events to toggle between multiple camera angles or streams, creating a personalized viewing experience accessible on any device.
“The future of viewing experiences lies in the personalization of live content, particularly in sports,” stated 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 MediaKind’s Multiview solution include:
- Enhanced Viewer Experience: Audiences can personalize multiple live streams by seamlessly switching between camera angles, feeds, and audio options. This makes the solution ideal for sports, live events, and other interactive experiences.
- Cross-Platform Support: The Multiview experience is designed to be accessible across a wide range of devices, including smart TVs and mobile phones. This ensures platform/device choice is not a barrier for viewers.
- Seamless Deployment: MediaKind utilizes Skreens’ server-side compositing technology to deliver Multiview as a single stream. This approach requires no modifications to existing infrastructure, enabling even low-powered devices to support the experience without upgrades.
- Pay-as-You-Go Model: Tailored for live-event broadcasts, the Multiview solution operates on a pay-as-you-go basis, aligning costs with live event schedules, and promoting flexibility for viewers while keeping the solution budget-friendly.
