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title: "What is VOD2Live, what is Live+VOD2Live ?"
url: https://ireplay.tv/video-streaming-definitions/what-is-vod2live-live-plus-vod2live-video-on-demand/
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description: "VOD2Live turns files already prepared for OTT VOD into a live linear stream, which makes niche channels affordable without a broadcast playout chain. Live+VOD2Live mixes live segments in, and continuous 24/7 output needs an automatic weighted random playlist."
type: glossary-definition
site: iReplay.tv
author: "Sylvain Corvaisier"
date_published: 2024-12-06T07:04:01+01:00
date_modified: 2024-12-06T07:04:01+01:00
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keywords:
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# What is VOD2Live, what is Live+VOD2Live ?

VOD2Live and Live+VOD2Live refer to methods of content delivery that blend aspects of live and pre-recorded content. VOD2Live, or "Video on Demand to Live", allows viewers to watch pre-recorded content in real-time, giving the impression that it is being streamed live. This method is often used to make pre-recorded content feel more interactive and engaging by adding elements of live interaction, such as the ability for viewers to chat with each other in real-time. Essentially, VOD2Live repurposes assets that have already been prepared for over-the-top (OTT) video on demand (VOD) streaming into a live linear stream. This can enable the creation of targeted channels that could be too expensive to run using a full broadcast playout chain and encoder. On the other hand, Live+VOD2Live channels combine live and pre-recorded content. However, these channels sometimes lack the ability to continuously play out the content. Some platforms, such as iReplay, have the capability to play out content 24/7 by using an automatic, weighted random playlist.

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