Media and entertainment
Lead the way in the evolution of television with the Adobe® Flash® Media Server family. The way we interact with entertainment content is changing — viewers expect high-quality, reliable playback and engaging interaction. Adobe provides a flexible and reliable foundation for delivering these “lean-forward” interactive experiences. As broadcast and entertainment applications gain complexity, the need to efficiently protect and monetize their content becomes more and more crucial. The Flash Media Server family helps you gain a competitive advantage.
Customer stories
MySpace
MySpace reaches millions of viewers around the globe with exceptional quality and reliability using Adobe Flash Media Server and Adobe Flash Player.
Ustream.TV
From musicians to politicians and the general public, people worldwide are tuning in to Ustream.TV, brought to you by Adobe Flash Media Interactive Server.
DIRECTV, Inc.
Nation’s No. 1 satellite TV service kicks off groundbreaking Adobe video experience across multiple devices that scores big with NFL football fans.
CCTV
CCTV.com uses the Adobe Flash Platform to bring the 2008 Beijing Olympics to tens of millions of viewers, on demand.
Use cases:
Live Event Broadcasts
A major recording artist is planning a benefit concert for her favorite cause. The number of viewers is expected to be huge. Tickets to attend the show itself will be sold at a premium, with proceeds benefitting the charity. The web broadcast will be free, with donations being accepted through a link on the site. A robust, feature-rich video player with analytics, advertising, social media and DVR functionality is built rapidly with the plug-in architecture of Open Source Media Framework. There will also be banners alongside the player, along with interactive preroll and post-roll ads, generating additional revenue. Flash Media Live Encoder provides high-definition live broadcasting, and Flash Media Interactive Server provides reliable, scalable streaming to the broadest audience via Flash Player.
- DEVELOP: Flash Professional or Flash Builder, with player built on Open Source Media Framework
- ENCODE: Flash Media Live Encoder
- STREAM + SCALE: Flash Media Interactive Server
- DELIVER: Flash Player in the browser
Streaming Event Broadcasts
A major sporting event has decided to expand its reach by providing a fully interactive viewing experience on the web. They offer multiple camera angles, live DVR functionality, slow-motion replays, and additional behind-the-scenes content — creating a rich experience that engages existing fans and draws new fans to the game. Integrated advertising generates additional value, and revenue. A robust, feature rich video player with analytics, advertising, social media and DVR functionality is built rapidly with the plug-in architecture of Open Source Media Framework. Flash Media Live Encoder provides high-definition live broadcasting, and Flash Media Interactive Server provides reliable, scalable streaming to the broadest audience via Flash Player.
- DEVELOP: Flash Professional or Flash Builder, with player built on Open Source Media Framework
- ENCODE: Flash Media Live Encoder
- STREAM + INTERACT: Flash Media Interactive Server
- DELIVER: Flash Player in the browser
FLASH MEDIA SERVER PRODUCTS
TOOLS AND RESOURCES
- Partners
- Developer Center
- Flash Media Server User Group
- Support
- Flash Media Developer Server download
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