The field of VR and 360º video is also rapidly evolving, and Facebook is leading the charge. Virtual and augmented reality (AR and VR) capabilities are now being integrated into Facebook app experiences, allowing users to overlay filters, digital objects and informational metadata on real surroundings
Wowza ClearCaster is a future-proof, industrial-strength hardware encoder with outstanding software robustness with its interface with Facebook Live, which is just what you need when venturing into the Wild, Wild, West that still is live-event production. Though the $6,495 price tag will discourage many potential buyers, those who can afford the unit will find the reliability and performance worthwhile. For the record, for $6,495, you also get three years of updates plus dedicated 24/7 technical support.
ClearCaster gives Facebook Live videos the broadcast quality that phones lack
Twenty years ago, every TV show had a live studio audience. That’s because direct feedback from viewers is extremely valuable: The broadcaster can hear their gasps and claps, gauge their performance and react accordingly.
You won’t likely be putting it to use in your personal live-streams, but media companies will soon have access to a new tool that could greatly improve the video quality of the streams you watch on Facebook Live. It’s called the ClearCaster, the latest product from Wowza Media Systems, a company that makes a range of high-end streaming equipment and software used by the likes of Boeing, Macy’s, NASA, and Facebook, itself.
This week’s Broadfield Live Webinar features a preview of the vendors we’ll be visiting at this year’s NAB NY. There’s over a dozen companies we’re looking to interview about their products and new innovations.
By Holly Regan Whether you’re giving the nightly news or announcing an Oscar winner, the last thing you need is for your live stream to go down on the world’s largest social media site. Despite the fact that Facebook Live is now more popular than YouTube among weekly live-stream viewers, connectivity and streaming problems are…
From Wowza blog Whether you’re giving the nightly news or announcing an Oscar winner, the last thing you need is for your live stream to go down on the world’s largest social media site. Despite the fact that Facebook Live is now more popular than YouTube among weekly live-stream viewers, connectivity and
Our friends at Facebook have announced their Live 360 Ready Program, and we’re proud to be leading the pack of software partners. The announcement came with several updates to the Facebook Live platform, including the support of 360° streams in 4K resolution. This means you can now connect your Orah, Nokia Ozo, 360 Fly, Insta 360, Giroptic or other cameras, and stream in the highest quality possible.
Over the past several years, Wowza has seen growing interest in virtual reality (VR) and 360° viewing experiences.