Educational video distribution is a moving target, and the options for distributing video can be daunting. Apple, Amazon, Google, and others all have separate ecosystems for video distribution. The ultimate solution for many is to have a presence in each ecosystem; however, learning exactly how to prepare videos, apps, and metadata content for each can be time-consuming and confusing.

This fast-paced session will focus on the video distribution landscape. You will hear about each of the major distribution options, with the advantages and drawbacks highlighted. For each of the major video ecosystems—including YouTube, Roku, Amazon TV and Apple TV—you will learn about back-end app development and ongoing maintenance requirements. The session will cover best practices for video distribution and common mistakes. You will leave with a better understanding of the various ecosystems used to distribute video content.

In this session, you will learn:

• About the options for video distribution
• How apps are developed and maintained on Roku, Apple TV, and Amazon Fire TV
• To identify secondary video ecosystems
• Best practices for distributing learning content
• About the resources you will need to distribute video

Audience:
Novice and intermediate developers and directors.

Technology discussed in this session:
Roku, Apple TV, YouTube, and Amazon Fire TV.