Planet eStream

Planet eStream by Uniguest is a content management system designed to provide education organizations with control over their videos, photos, and digital assets. It offers a central hub for storing, sharing, and creating video-based learning resources. According to the vendor, Planet eStream is suitable for organizations of all sizes, including education institutions, schools and school districts, higher education institutions, training centers, and corporate learning and development departments.

Key Features

Video on Demand Media Library: Planet eStream offers a content management system for education organizations to manage their videos, photos, and digital assets. Users can upload various types of content from any device. Customization options are available, allowing organizations to tailor the platform to their specific needs.

Digital Content Management for Education: Planet eStream supports the media requirements of education organizations. The cloud-based media library provides a secure platform for delivering access to digital assets. Organizations have control over content access with flexible permissions. The platform offers customization options for branding.

Flexible Upload Tools: Planet eStream provides comprehensive tools for uploading content, including videos, photos, and documents. Users can upload content conveniently from any device. The platform supports various file formats, ensuring compatibility with different types of media. Organizations have the flexibility to manage their assets by creating custom categories, permissions, and tags.

Web Recorder & Screen Capture: Planet eStream offers a web recorder tool for recording videos using a webcam, screen capture, or both. According to the vendor, users can create video-based resources, feedback, and assignment submissions. The tool supports both live and scheduled recordings.

Auto Transcription & Subtitle Editor: Planet eStream includes transcription service options, including a free transcription tool powered by Mozilla DeepSpeech. Users can contract with third-party transcription providers for greater accuracy and support for other languages. The platform also offers a subtitle editor for creating and editing subtitles. Transcriptions and subtitles are synchronized with the video.

Virtual Class Tool: The virtual class tool allows users to present and discuss videos remotely. Educators can choose video content, control playback, and communicate with students using the built-in chat box. According to the vendor, the tool enables interactive and engaging remote learning experiences.

Creative Tools for Educators: Planet eStream includes a series of creative tools for educators to create video-based learning resources. Educators can add interactive elements to videos, such as text overlays and links. The platform offers a video editor for editing video clips and adding voiceovers. Other creative tools include video-based quizzes, chapters, playlists, photosets, slide shows, and notes & comments.

Seamless & Secure Content Sharing: Planet eStream provides a centralized media library for creating, managing, and securely sharing digital assets. Users can share content using web links and embed codes. Permissions and restrictions can be added based on user profiles. The platform integrates with popular educational platforms.

Security & Control: Planet eStream provides administration tools for controlling the availability of features and content. Flexible permissions allow organizations to control content access. Authentication options include LDAP, Active Directory, Microsoft ADFS, and Google. Administrators can set age restrictions, add "staff only" tags, and restrict access based on user location.

Live Streaming, Lecture, and Room Capture: Planet eStream provides a scalable and cost-effective solution for live streaming, recording, and archiving lectures and lessons. Features designed specifically for education include multiple input support, voice transcription services, room indicators, and Office 365 Calendar integration. Intuitive tools enable hassle-free delivery of live broadcasts for key events.