Method for splicing video content into livestreams

Abstract

Embodiments of the invention relate to methods of combining live video streams with either live or static video streams in real time with little to no impact on quality and minimal impact on latency. Using a preferred embodiment of the invention, a user can splice video content directly into a livestream without the need for transcoding. One method comprises the steps of splicing video content from at least one source into a single output stream without transcoding the video content in real-time; detecting at least one stream outage; addressing the at least one stream outage; and providing at least one facility for transition from a first live source to a second live source in the same stream.

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