Video streaming project & mobile applications
A Ruby on Rails video streaming platform with iOS and Android apps, integrating video management, recommendations, and ad monetization.
Project Overview
A Ruby on Rails video streaming platform with iOS and Android apps, integrating video management, recommendations, and ad monetisation.
Mobicast is a comprehensive video streaming portal that offers a seamless platform for consumers, content owners, distributors, and brands to maximise the value of video content. The project integrates mobile video content management, recommendations, app and web publishing, syndication, and ad monetisation. Due to its scale and complexity, the project remains under NDA, but its capabilities can be outlined as providing a robust video gateway similar to YouTube or Vimeo. IT House contributed to developing the platform using Ruby on Rails and created corresponding iOS and Android applications.
Execution
The development of Mobicast involved a year-long effort, focusing on building a custom web application and mobile applications for iOS and Android. IT House played a key role in developing the base platform and enhancing its features to ensure a seamless user experience across all devices.
Key features included:
- Base Platform Development: Created the foundational architecture using Ruby on Rails, ensuring scalability and performance.
- Video Player Enhancements: Updated the video player to include social sharing buttons, sizing options, and responsiveness for various devices.
- Story Boards and Playlists: Implemented storyboards and playlist features, allowing users to organize and manage their video content effectively.
- Mobile Application Integration: Developed iOS and Android apps that mirror the web platform's features, ensuring users have the best scrolling experience, can view and share videos on social networks, and access full-screen video mode.
- API Utilization: Leveraged APIs to maintain synchronization across the web and mobile environments, ensuring consistent user experiences.
Project Results
The collaboration between IT House and Mobicast resulted in a powerful video streaming platform that provides extensive functionalities for video content management and distribution. The platform's integration with iOS and Android applications has expanded its reach, allowing users to access and interact with video content seamlessly across devices.
The enhanced video player, along with features like storyboards and playlists, has improved user engagement and content organization. The use of APIs ensured that the platform's various environments are synchronized, providing a unified experience for all users.
Overall, IT House's contributions have significantly bolstered Mobicast's capabilities, making it a leading solution for video content management and monetization.