Streaming Media

Streaming Media is a process in which an end user constantly receives and views media such as video, audio or real time text from a source via a constant server to client data stream. On-demand media streaming implies viewing pre-recorded material stored on a server. Users have the option of pausing, replaying and seeking through media files.

Live streaming allows users access to a live webcast / broadcast. Users have the option of seeking, pausing or replaying the media only if the media is buffered and stored on a local machine.

Advantages

Eliminates the need for local data storage
Optimized for low speed networks through client side media quality adjustments
Simple implementation in most web application

Disadvantages

Requires a connection to a media server
Dependent on the stability of the streaming server
Delays, pauses and breaks in playback from data loss for live transmissions depending on the system used

Components

FLV
AVI
MPEG
Quick Time
MP4
MKV
OGM
OGG
3GP

Development tools

VLC media player
PeerCast
Unreal Media Server
Flash Media Server
Wowza Media Server
Darwin Streaming Server
Flumotion Streaming Server
Firefly
FreeCast
Helix Universal Server
Helix DNA Server
Windows Media Services
IIS Media Services
Icecast
SHOUTcast
Logitech Media Server

Versions

HTTP
MPEG DASH
RTSP
MMS
RTP
RTCP
UDP
TCP
RTMP
Real Data Transport

An example of a project developed with this technology



	VIDEO STREAMING SOFTWARE

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