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Category: HAQM Interactive Video Service

Thinking beyond live video channel creation in HAQM IVS

Video streaming is common with web and mobile apps today, pushing the functionality to the top of developers’ toolkit wish lists. Adding video streams to a project adds complexity, but with HAQM Interactive Video Service (HAQM IVS) it takes only minutes to spin up a new live stream. Once you have an active channel and […]

Sony Virtual Production and HAQM Interactive Video Service

Co-authored by Andy Etherington, a lead software engineer and software project manager in Sony European Professional Engineering.  Introduction Sony Virtual Production is an on-demand video production service powered by HAQM Web Services (AWS) for delivering live events to global audiences. It allows you to switch cameras, add captions, and control comments, all from your laptop or […]

Live stream on the elopage platform, featuring shoppable links and chat functionality

Digital business platform elopage adds live shopping feature with HAQM IVS

The bar for online shopping experiences continues to rise as modern shoppers have come to expect more when making purchase decisions. In regards to digital goods, Germany-based SaaS platform elopage provides turnkey solutions that give creators, influencers, freelancers and SMBs a one-stop shop to run their virtual businesses. Established in 2015, the company enables entrepreneurs […]

Broadcast from a browser with the HAQM IVS web broadcast SDK

With HAQM Interactive Video Service (HAQM IVS), you can now can start your contribution broadcast live stream directly from web browsers using the IVS web broadcast SDK. HAQM IVS is a managed live streaming solution that is quick and easy to set up, and ideal for creating interactive video experiences. Send your live streams to […]

How Twitch built the global live streaming network that powers HAQM IVS

Established brands and startups around the world are discovering the power of live interactive video – from RushTix and Codices, to DeNA, BeLive, GoPro, and beyond. Using HAQM Interactive Video Service (HAQM IVS), these innovative companies are transforming the future of ecommerce, fitness, user-generated content, and more by optimizing the live streaming experience for creators and audiences. A managed live […]

RushTix inspires nonstop laughter with HAQM IVS

Virtual comedy platform uses scalable, low-latency live stream technology Serious about comedy since its formation in 2015, RushTix transformed its in-person show ticketing hub into a robust virtual comedy streaming platform used by the likes of Patton Oswalt, Sarah Silverman, Jeff Dunham, John Cleese, and more as the pandemic shuttered comedy venues worldwide. Initially a […]

Transforming live fitness with HAQM Interactive Video Service

Authored by Jan Peiniger, creator of fitlive. The content and opinions in this post are those of the third-party author and AWS is not responsible for the content or accuracy of this post. Pandemic era lockdowns caused entire industries to seek alternative approaches to in-person interactions, a shift that affected businesses worldwide, including fitness. Many […]

Add live chat to your video streams with HAQM Interactive Video Service

Today, HAQM Interactive Video Service (HAQM IVS) introduced HAQM IVS Chat, a new feature that enables developers to build interactive experiences designed to scale alongside HAQM IVS live streams. The team at HAQM IVS understands the importance of live chat as a core part of social video. Alongside Timed Metadata, HAQM IVS Chat is a foundational technology […]

New game show app attracts and engages audiences with interactive live video streams powered by HAQM IVS

Codices Builds Moar on AWS An entertainment staple, game shows measure participant knowledge, luck, or a combination of the two, as they vie for prizes and bragging rights. With the rise of interactive live streaming, the format is no longer confined by traditional broadcast parameters, opening new opportunities for creators and audiences. UK-based technology developer […]

AWS for M&E Video Tutorials: Monitoring and Key Metrics for HAQM Interactive Video Service

AWS for Media & Entertainment Video Tutorials are a series of short videos that cover best practices and actionable tips to build media workflows on AWS. In these on-demand videos, AWS media and entertainment experts answer common questions from customers and offer valuable insight about how to architect, deploy, and optimize your media workflows. In […]