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MediaMelon is an Internet video delivery service, optimized for delivering high quality (including high definition) full-screen videos to computers and IP devices. MediaMelon is interoperable with several CDNs, supports live streaming, on-demand streaming, downloads and predictive forward-caching of videos. MediaMelon works with a broad array of operating systems and browsers, offering...More»

580 California Street Suite 1600 San Francisco, CA 94104 Map it »
415-283-3339
2007
Consumer Internet
Photo / Video / Music
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Private

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Name:Dynamic Content Assembly™
Product URL:http://www.mediamelon.com/MediaMelon/features.jsp
Date Launched:11/2007
Description:Dynamically configures the ideal combination of the lowest possible delivery cost and highest playback quality, even for high definition video.
Dynamic Content Assembly™sources video from origin servers, multiple CDNs and local caches, using multiple protocols.
Name:Predictive Forward Caching™
Product URL:http://www.mediamelon.com/MediaMelon/features.jsp
Date Launched:11/2007
Description:Predictive Forward Caching™ enables viewers to download the content they're interested in automatically when it is published. Content is cached at IP device in encrypted form. Server-side intelligence coordinates delivery and tracks playback of bytes.
Advantages:
* Significantly reduces cost of delivery by 'trickling in' bytes during off-peak hours.
* Enables delivery and viewing of high definition titles even if bandwidth does not support streaming of high definition video.
* Eliminates download wait times: video is cached in encrypted container and then 'unlocked' to enable instant viewing.
Name:Video Overlay Network™
Product URL:http://www.mediamelon.com/MediaMelon/features.jsp
Date Launched:11/2007
Description:MediaMelon's Video Overlay Network is an application-layer, software-enabled platform that enables the high quality, low cost distribution of online video from your website: streaming (live and on-demand), downloads, ad insertion, monetization and branded video player.

MediaMelon works with multiple CDNs or independently.
Reliable and proven technology.
Best of breed partners.
Open APIs.
Solid track record of helping content publishers generate profits from online videos.

Multiple Platform Support:
MediaMelon works on all leading PC operating systems, including Windows XP, Vista, Mac OS 10.4+.

Multiple Browser Support:
MediaMelon works with all leading browsers including IE, Firefox and Safari.

Standardized Flash Player API:
MediaMelon's API van be easily embedded in any Flash Player.

Content Management System (optional):
Provides control of videos streamed and downloaded, including scheduling delivery and deletion of stored titles.

CMS API:
Supports 3rd party content management systems. Publishers can use the Content Management System they are already comfortable with - no need to change.

Advertising (optional):
MediaMelon has busienss relationships with video ad insertion companies who can dynamically insert relevant ads for distribution with videos.

Ad Server API:
Supports in-stream and overlay ad delivery through 3rd party advertising partners of publisher's choosing.

Reporting Analytics (optional):
Suite of analytics and reporting tools to monitor and track delivery and viewing of videos.

Reporting API:
Supports 3rd party reporting and analytics tools. Publishers can integrate with existing reporting tools.

Digital Rights Management (Optional):
Low cost, easy to implement, basic package. MediaMelon's DRM is ideal for smaller distributors who do not already have DRM in place or do not want to pay top dollar.

DRM API:
Integrates with existing DRM systems for publishers who already use a third-party DRM system.

Remote Scheduling API (optional):
Consumers can schedule video download via cell phones over SMS or a WAP browser.
Screenshots: Video Overlay Network™ product Video Overlay Network™ product

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Super high quality, terrific features and cost effective.

tcarroux 02/18/2009

Unique - and compelling business model

marco 06/08/2008

There will be increased demand for HD video over the internet

winnyk 06/07/2008
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