Write some Software

THE GOAL To create an easy-to-use streaming server software that can be run from a Windows PC or laptop as the master control for an online TV station. ABOUT THE STATION Channel Pittsburgh ([login to view URL]) will be a nonprofit streaming online TV station that will provide area media artists with a creative outlet and area media students with the opportunity to work in a semi-professional environment. The station will also air classic TV shows, movies and even radio programs. The station will initially be run from the home of author/arts entrepreneur James A Richards ([login to view URL]) despite his health issues and limited resources (he is on Disability). THE SOFTWARE’S NEEDS • To be able to switch easily between live production (such as a newscast) with pre-recorded material (a commercial during the newscast) and pre-recorded, pre-scheduled programming (like a movie) • To be able to pre-program, to the second, the start and stop of saved play lists with a perpetual/indefinite calendar-clock (there will be no selecting play lists by viewers). • To accept MP4/MPEG-4 and JPG as the primary file formats. • Run from a Windows PC or laptop using XP and above operating systems in a standard home or office environment • To be viewable from [login to view URL], portable devices and Yahoo app store for smart TVs (I can provide this info) • An easy to use, highly visual, tool for managing the stream. IDEAL ADDITIONS: • Allow viewers to access (perhaps with a simple click) a description of the current program being streamed. • A ticker option for the station to add breaking news/weather information as desired