Blastream

Blastream is a cloud-based video streaming and conferencing solution offered by Blastream. According to the vendor, this platform aims to transform video conferences into interactive TV shows. It is marketed as suitable for small to large-sized companies across various professions and industries, including communications and events agencies, audiovisual production agencies, culture actors, digital services, and education.

Cloud Video Control: According to the vendor, Blastream offers users complete control over video streams during live events. Users can reportedly choose display modes for each speaker, control audio and video settings, and broadcast documents directly on the live session interface.

Interaction Tools: Blastream provides a range of interaction tools, including public and private chat, group messaging, document sharing, and the ability to conduct polls and quizzes for real-time feedback, as claimed by the vendor.

Scalable Audience: Blastream claims to bring together several thousand participants in a single live session, making it suitable for large-scale events. The platform is said to be compatible with any device and offers ultra-low latency and auto-adaptive video streaming based on participants' web connectivity.

Customization: According to the vendor, Blastream allows users to customize the interface to match their branding. Users can reportedly add logos, choose specific colors, and customize different layers on the live interface. The platform also supports CSS hooks and JavaScript for more extensive interface customization.

Simulcast: Blastream enables users to broadcast their live streams simultaneously on multiple platforms, such as YouTube, Facebook, or Twitch, according to the vendor. Users can reportedly connect their social media accounts, manage messages from different platforms in the Blastream chat, and analyze audience results for each social network.

Video Conference: Blastream includes video conferencing capabilities, allowing users to host video conferences with multiple participants. Users can manage participants, control video and audio settings, and enable features such as public and private chat, group messaging, and screen sharing, as claimed by the vendor.

Access Management: Blastream offers flexible access management options, according to the vendor. Users can choose between public access, where participants join via a public link, or private access, where access is restricted with a password or authorization request. Blastream also allows users to invite speakers directly to the conference with pre-defined information and roles.

Hybrid/Mosaic: Blastream supports hybrid and mosaic video layouts, making it suitable for events with both remote and in-person participants, according to the vendor. Users can reportedly host several thousand videos simultaneously, display mosaics on screens, involve remote participants in the livestream, and switch speakers to full screen as needed.

Multilingual Events - Language Interpretation: Blastream allows users to add audio channels and interpreters to provide real-time language interpretation during live events, as claimed by the vendor. Participants can reportedly choose their preferred language, and interpreters can seamlessly translate the live content. Blastream provides an intuitive interpreter interface and supports multiple languages.

Integration: Blastream can be easily integrated into existing platforms through APIs, according to the vendor. Users can integrate Blastream as a white-label solution, customize the interface, and automate the creation of rooms according to their needs. Blastream also offers plugins for popular platforms such as WordPress, Office 365, Slack, and more, as claimed by the vendor.