The Wowza Video™ platform is updated on a regular basis. Refer to this article for information about software updates, such as new features and functionality or bug fixes, to the user interface. Updates to the Video user interface and API are also posted in the What's New panel of the Video user interface. For a list of current major features in Wowza Video, see Wowza Video Features.
Note: For information about updates to the Wowza Video REST API, see Wowza Video REST API release notes.
New features and functionality
2024
April 11, 2024
- You can now automate transcriptions for your videos with a wide range of languages available. Review the following articles for more information:
April 3, 2024
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We’ve added 24x7 channel as a live stream intent. If you need to broadcast continuously, this is for you! To create a 24x7 channel:
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Make sure you have 24x7 streaming enabled To enable 24x7 streaming, contact 720.279.8163 or schedule a call.
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Click Live streams then click Add new and select 24x7 channel.
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March 21, 2024
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You can now add a poster image to your live stream. Poster images display before the live stream begins.
Some stream types allow you to configure the poster image during stream creation. For all other types, you can add or change a poster image on the Settings tab of the live stream's details page. - Moved modification of source authentication from the Configure transcoder dialog box on the Components tab of the live stream details page to the Security tab.
March 15, 2024
We've added the total number of plays and displays above the Popularity chart in Historic analytics. For more information, see Analytics page in Wowza Video.
March 13, 2024
- We’ve added Stream a video as live as a live stream intent. Already have a recorded event you want to show again? Now it’s easy to stream your MP4 file just like it were a live event! To stream video content as live:
- Click Live streams. Then click Add new and select Stream video as live.
See Stream video as live in Wowza Video for more information.
- Click Live streams. Then click Add new and select Stream video as live.
- Fixed an issue where SRT streams allowed source authentication but didn't persist when set. Source authentication isn't allowed for SRT streams, so the option is removed from the Security tab on the live stream's detail page to avoid confusion.
February 8, 2024
We've updated the user experience in Wowza Video to take advantage of Wowza Video's versatile live streaming functionality and Flowplayer OVP's superior player, video content management system, ad insertion technology, video playlist curation, and player analytics.
Important: We're rolling the new experience out incrementally to our customers to ensure the best transition possible. We appreciate your patience and excitement as the changes roll out!
With this update, you'll get:
- Enhanced live streaming capabilities – Creating live streams is now easier than ever! You can choose what type of live stream you want to create and customize it according to your needs.
- Enhanced player configuration – Wowza Flowplayer is at the heart of this update. You'll also be able to have multiple players on hand.
- Enhanced video capabilities – Manage files, replace original files, clip and stitch videos, add subtitles, change poster images, create chapters, and create animated previews.
- Enhanced content management capabilities - Add metadata to improve findability of your videos with tags. Organize your videos with categories.
- Playlists – Curate and organize your video content seamlessly. Whether you're running a series of training videos or a collection of entertainment content, playlists streamline the process, making it more accessible to your audience.
- Advertising – For content providers looking to monetize their videos, the addition of advertising is a game-changer. By integrating advertising into your video player, you can maximize your revenue.
- Analytics – Gain invaluable insights into audience behaviors, preferences, and engagement patterns, enabling informed decision-making for content creation, marketing strategies, and platform improvements.
To support the video content management system change, we've released version 2.0 of the Wowza Video REST API. If you integrate with the REST API, make sure to review the major API changes in the Wowza Video REST API Release Notes and Migration Guide.
More resources:
- Overview of user interface changes in Wowza Video
- About Wowza Video
- Wowza Video upgrade
- Welcome to Wowza Video product tour — Interactive product tour in Wowza Video.
