Streaming Video

Streaming video built for your own website

Streaming video works best when it lives on your own site, under your own brand. Liberation offers streaming video for both live events and video on demand, and the player integrates with our custom websites and e-commerce platforms.

Our streaming video platform uses RTMPS for live streams, with hot storage on a global edge network for low latency. The page above describes latency of around 15 seconds for live streaming video.

What to look for in a streaming video provider

Before you choose a streaming video provider, compare these points:

• Support for both live streaming video and video on demand.
• Paywalls and membership plans, if you plan to charge for your video.
• Analytics that cover your video and audio, not only page views.
• An API so your video can plug into the tools you already use.
• Playback that loads fast on any device.

Liberation covers each of these. Our Hub Analytics provides granular data on your video and audio, and a robust API supports custom integrations.

Protect and monetize your streaming video

If your video is a product, protect it. You can place video behind paywalls and create custom memberships and subscription plans, so your video can become a source of revenue instead of a cost.

Mozilla’s guide to live streaming audio and video on the web explains how browsers play live media, which is useful background for any live video project.

Switching your streaming video platform

Already have live video running somewhere else? We can migrate your live streaming and video on demand to our platform, so you do not start from scratch.

Pair it with a Website Builder site or VPS web hosting for the full stack, and use Liberation Analytics to understand your audience. Use the button above to start moving your streaming video to Liberation.

Planning your video project

A good video project starts with the audience. Decide who will watch, what devices they use and whether the content is a live event, a library of recorded material or both. Each answer shapes the setup.

Next, think about revenue. Some organizations offer free access, while others use paywalls and memberships. Because paywalls and subscription plans are available on our platform, you can start simple and add paid tiers later.

Latency matters for live events. Viewers of a live stream expect to follow the action closely, so ask any provider what delay to expect and how it is reduced. Edge delivery and hot storage help keep playback quick and the delay low.

Do not forget reporting. Knowing which videos people finish, when they leave and which devices they use tells you what to produce next. Granular media numbers are part of what our Hub Analytics offers.

Last, plan for growth. A platform with an API gives your developers room to connect memberships, e-commerce and your own tools without rebuilding later. Talk to us early, and we will help you map the pieces to your goals.