Introducing our latest Player feature: Multiview
Overview:
- Bitmovin has introduced a new feature called Multiview, designed to enhance viewer engagement by allowing simultaneous streaming of multiple video feeds. This feature is ideal for content-rich environments like sports, esports, and live events where audiences benefit from watching multiple streams at once.
Who It’s For:
- Multiview is tailored for broadcasters, streaming platforms, and content providers who cater to audiences in sports, esports, and live events. It addresses the need to deliver an immersive experience where viewers can stay connected to multiple pieces of content without switching channels.
Key Benefits:
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Enhanced Viewing Experience:
Multiview allows users to watch multiple streams simultaneously, providing a more immersive and personalized experience. -
Built on Proven Technology:
It leverages Bitmovin’s robust Playback technology, known for its reliability, high-quality video delivery, and extensive device support, including Smart TVs. -
Monetization and Security:
The feature includes built-in support for advertising, low latency streaming, and Digital Rights Management (DRM), ensuring that monetization and content security are not compromised. -
High-Quality Streaming:
Supported by Bitmovin’s award-winning Encoding technology, Multiview enables superior streaming experiences with the Player’s ABR algorithm thanks to features like Per-Title encoding, multi-codec support, and multi-HDR support. -
Integrated Analytics:
Pre-integrated with Bitmovin’s Analytics, the feature allows for real-time monitoring of viewer engagement and quick resolution of playback issues, ensuring a smooth viewing experience. -
Compatibility and Customization:
Multiview is compatible with a wide range of devices, including iOS, Android, Web, Smart TVs, and Connected TV devices. It also offers a customizable user interface, allowing viewers to easily switch between multiview and single stream modes.
Technical Advantages:
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Tiled Playback:
Multiview’s tiled playback system allows multiple streams to be displayed simultaneously, overcoming the limitations of traditional TV decoders. -
End-to-end Solution:
As part of an end-to-end solution, this feature integrates seamlessly with existing Bitmovin technologies, providing a complete package from VOD and Live Encoders to Analytics.
Overall, the Bitmovin Player, with its innovative features, high-quality streaming, robust device support, and pre-integrated Analytics, now offers an even more superior and customizable viewing experience with the new Multiview feature.