The Planet eStream v5 core solution is a powerful and scalable video delivery platform. It enables any organisation to create a central archive of digital media content and deliver the content to unlimited users via their existing intranet infrastructure or via the world wide web. Planet eStream does not require any proprietary client player installation - all content can simply be viewed via a standard web browser and Adobe® Flash Player.

Key Features:-

• Industry standard H.264 Adobe® Flash video
  
• Real time video and audio capture from any live video source including VHS and DVD
  
• Real time live video streaming and broadcasting including Live Text Chat
  
• Customisable metadata fields
  
• VOD - retrieve content via database search or hyperlink
  
• Full statistics provided as standard
  
• Categorise content into Channels
  
• Automatic thumbnail creation for programmes and chapter points
  
• Video and audio archiving to a central location
  
• Add chapter points to archived content
  
• Add existing multimedia content to the archive using the Planet eStream batch conversion tool within the application
  
• Synchronise Microsoft® PowerPoint presentations with video playback
  
• Distance learning and VLE integration - embed video player and share links with VLEs, social networking sites and digital signage
  
• LDAP v3/Microsoft® Active Directory integration
  
• Create your own playlists and favourites
  
• Full Administrator access to Planet eStream server application functions via HTML
  
• Content can be securely restricted for access by individual users or groups
  
• Remote control of Planet eStream encoder stations via web browser
  
• Lecture capture support
  
• Cross platform client compatibility e.g. Mac, PC, Linux

• Ability to add mixed media to the archive such as:
  • Still images
    
  • Audio files
    
  • Learning objects
    
  • Microsoft® Excel
    
  • Microsoft® Word
    
  • Microsoft® PowerPoint
• Create Lesson Plans incorporating mixed media
  
• Create an on-line photo library system with the PhotoSets Tool
  
• No need to download files locally as all content is available to authorised users via the internet
  
• For users without home access to the internet, files may be downloaded and taken home

• Enhance the teaching and learning process by providing a 24/7 knowledge base supporting:
  • Absent students
    
  • Distance learning facility for excluded students
    
  • Examination revision
    
  • Continuing professional development for teaching and other staff
    
  • Students with accessibility issues
• Supports live broadcasting across the school intranet and virtual attendance via the internet for the following:
  • Guest Speaker addresses
    
  • Drama Productions
    
  • Sporting events
    
  • Assemblies
    
  • Live Lectures
    
  • Head teacher announcements
    
  • News bulletins