Enterprise-grade live video encoding powered by AWS MediaLive with dual-pipeline redundancy, multi-protocol ingest, and real-time graphics overlay capabilities.
Streamcake's deep integration with AWS MediaLive delivers a fully orchestrated live streaming pipeline — from RTMP/SRT/RIST ingest through adaptive bitrate encoding to multi-format output via MediaPackage. Features include dual-pipeline failover for broadcast-grade reliability, HTML5 motion graphics overlays, dynamic input switching between live and VOD sources, real-time stream clipping, and comprehensive CloudWatch health monitoring.
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Features
Accept streams via RTMP, SRT, and RIST protocols with MediaConnect flow support for maximum broadcaster flexibility.
Standard-class dual-pipeline architecture ensures broadcast-grade reliability with automatic failover protection.
H.264 QVBR encoding up to 1080p at 50fps with configurable bitrate ladders for optimal viewer experience.
Real-time HTML5 motion graphics and static image watermark overlays with LIGR integration for live scoring.
Seamlessly switch between live sources and VOD content during broadcast without stream interruption.
Create time-coded clips from live streams in real-time for instant highlight distribution.
Real-time health monitoring across input errors, video quality, and bitrate with configurable alert thresholds.
Full resource orchestration — provision, start, stop, and teardown of all AWS resources with auto-rollback on failure.
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Use Cases
Power round-the-clock linear channels with automated input switching between live and pre-recorded content, fallback slate protection, and continuous loop playback.
Target Audience
Target Audience
- TV networks
- FAST channels
- digital signage
- Input Switching
- Fallback Slate
- Loop Playback
- Monitoring
Deliver competitive gaming broadcasts at maximum quality with 1080p50 encoding, real-time motion graphics for player stats and tournament brackets, and instant highlight clipping.
Target Audience
Target Audience
- Esports organisations
- tournament platforms
- gaming studios
- High Bitrate Encoding
- Motion Graphics
- Stream Clipping
- Dual-Pipeline
Deliver premium live sports coverage with dual-pipeline failover, low-latency SRT ingest from venue encoders, and real-time HTML5 motion graphics for live scores and statistics overlays.
Target Audience
Target Audience
- Sports broadcasters
- OTT platforms
- leagues
- Dual-Pipeline
- SRT Ingest
- Motion Graphics
- Stream Clipping
Stream corporate town halls, product launches, and webinars with branded watermark overlays, RTMP ingest from popular encoders, and automatic VOD recording for on-demand replay.
Target Audience
Target Audience
- Enterprise communications
- event agencies
- RTMP Ingest
- Watermark Overlay
- VOD Recording
- Stream Clipping
Simple, reliable live streaming for houses of worship with easy RTMP ingest, branded overlays, and automatic VOD archiving for members who missed the live service.
Target Audience
Target Audience
- Churches
- temples
- community organisations
- RTMP Ingest
- Watermark
- VOD Recording
- Lifecycle Management
Simultaneously broadcast to your own platform and third-party destinations via RTMP output groups while maintaining full control over encoding quality and stream switching.
Target Audience
Target Audience
- Media companies
- content creators
- agencies
- RTMP Output
- Input Switching
- Adaptive Bitrate
- Monitoring
