Assemble Live

Build your own FAST channel from VOD and live media with ease

Convert video, build program schedules, insert ads with SSAI (Server-Side Ad Insertion), and stream — all on a single platform — to launch a FAST (Free Ad-supported Streaming TV) channel with ease. Use Assemble Live to bring your content to more viewers and unlock new revenue opportunities.

Where ads and content converge

What is FAST (Free Ad-supported Streaming TV)?

FAST (Free Ad-supported Streaming TV) is a new form of streaming service built on advertising revenue. FAST delivers free entertainment to viewers, gives advertisers new promotional opportunities, and maximizes returns for content owners.

Why launch a FAST channel

FAST opens up new possibilities for viewers, content providers, and advertisers alike, and is worth adopting for the following reasons.

Grow your audience

Offering content that is free to watch helps you grow your audience. For advertisers, it is a platform that reaches a large pool of potential customers.

Advertising revenue opportunities

Give advertisers broad reach and targeted advertising opportunities. Maximize your ad revenue and build a sustainable business model.

Offer diverse content

FAST can carry a wide variety of content, giving viewers a broad range of entertainment options — movies, TV shows, sports, news, and many other genres.

A rich feature set for FAST

Assemble Live comes with a full set of features that make launching a FAST channel easy. Combine them to build a flexible, effective streaming service.

Media scheduling

Combine and schedule media created through VOD encoding, live encoding, video clips, and more to build your own channel lineup. Schedules can be created in the management console, via API, or from files.

Time-based playback

Specify start and end times when building a schedule to stream media exactly on time. For VOD and video clip media, the end time can also be set automatically from the start time and the media duration.

Follow-on playback

Schedule items that follow on from an already scheduled item. Because they run as soon as the preceding item ends — with no start time required — there is no need to know each media item's duration.

Media clipping

Clip media to schedule only the scenes you want. Trim unwanted scenes from the beginning or end of a media item, or stream just a specified length of time from the start.

Ad insertion (SSAI)

Insert ads using SSAI (Server-Side Ad Insertion). Ads can be inserted either when the scheduled media carries SCTE markers, or by specifying cue points on the schedule with the ad SCTE settings.

Ad SCTE settings

Configure SCTE markers and cue points on a schedule to insert ads exactly where you want them. Multiple cue points can be set, with frame-accurate precision.

Filler video settings

When there is a gap between the end of one scheduled item and the start of the next, filler video can be set to fill the time. You can configure both a default filler used across Assemble Live and per-schedule fillers.

Live feed integration

By integrating with the STREAKS live feed feature, video output from Assemble Live can be delivered to external destinations such as YouTube Live over protocols like RTMP and RTP.

Grow your content and your business

Reliable streaming to more viewers

With support for a wide range of viewing environments — PCs, smartphones, TVs, and connected TVs — server load balancing and highly reliable infrastructure provide a stable streaming environment. Whatever device viewers use, they get a high-quality, seamless viewing experience that drives satisfaction.

Monetize with ad insertion

Cue point configuration for ad insertion is fully supported, giving you the tools to pursue advertising revenue. Cue points can be set with frame accuracy while reviewing the video. Ad insertion uses SSAI, so transitions from content to ads are smooth and seamless, delivering an excellent viewing experience.

Outstanding cost efficiency

Lower cost than conventional live streaming

Assemble Live is the ideal way to start a FAST channel at low cost. Costing less than conventional live streaming, Assemble Live lets you deliver high-quality FAST content while keeping your budget to a minimum. Keep costs down, give viewers a compelling viewing experience, and maximize your revenue.

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