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'''Broadcasting'''
'''Broadcasting'''


- Users can broadcast live from PC monitor's screen and sound without hardware equipment
* Users can broadcast live from PC monitor's screen and sound without hardware equipment


- New media to communicate with viewers in real time and express personal opinions and feelings
* New media to communicate with viewers in real time and express personal opinions and feelings


- BJs broadcast either for showing themselves or sharing their monitor screen from the functions of live camera provided by Afreeca studio.
* BJs broadcast either for showing themselves or sharing their monitor screen from the functions of live camera provided by Afreeca studio.


- Being able to deliver a movie with direct input using the capture board
* Being able to deliver a movie with direct input using the capture board


- By using AfreecaTV mobile application, users can easily broadcast and share their broadcast with Twitter, Facebook etc.
* By using AfreecaTV mobile application, users can easily broadcast and share their broadcast with Twitter, Facebook etc.




'''Mobile'''
'''Mobile'''


- Afreeca Mobile player for iOS was developed and launched at the same time as iPhone releasing in 2009.
* Afreeca Mobile player for iOS was developed and launched at the same time as iPhone releasing in 2009.


- In June 2010, the functions of broadcast and view were added to be able to use easily.
* In June 2010, the functions of broadcast and view were added to be able to use easily.


- The version for Android was released in Oct.2010 and added the broadcasting function in Feb.2011.
* The version for Android was released in Oct.2010 and added the broadcasting function in Feb.2011.


- Both of versions for iOS and Android are available on the Mobile now.
* Both of versions for iOS and Android are available on the Mobile now.


- Both of versions for iOS and Android are available on the Mobile now.
* Both of versions for iOS and Android are available on the Mobile now.




'''Fandom'''
'''Fandom'''


- By donating at least one Star balloon item, viewers become BJ’s fan club.
* By donating at least one Star balloon item, viewers become BJ’s fan club.


- Some BJs are popular as a celebrity. When they broadcast, tens of thousands viewers watch their show. BJ’s fan club members are trying to gain distance on their idol BJ by giving fan art, item, etc.
* Some BJs are popular as a celebrity. When they broadcast, tens of thousands viewers watch their show. BJ’s fan club members are trying to gain distance on their idol BJ by giving fan art, item, etc.


- BJ can appoint their ‘broadcast managers’ from his/her fan club members so that they help to manage the chat room or BJ’s channel page.
* BJ can appoint their ‘broadcast managers’ from his/her fan club members so that they help to manage the chat room or BJ’s channel page.




Revision as of 07:30, 5 July 2012

Afreeca
File:Afreecalogo.png
Type of businessSubsidiary
Type of site
Video hosting service, Video streaming service
Available inKorean
HeadquartersSouth Korea
ParentNowcom
URLhttp://www.afreeca.com
RegistrationAvailable
Current statusActive

Afreeca is a video streaming service based on P2P technology, owned and operated by Nowcom in South Korea.

The site mainly retransmits TV channels, but also allows users to upload their own videos and shows.[2] The head of Afreeca's parent company Nowcom, Mun Yong-sik, was arrested in 2008 for illegally distributing pirated films. Some alleged the arrest was politically motivated due to Afreeca being used by protesters to coordinate.[3]


History

(Afreeca, AfreecaTV, A Free Casting)

Initially started from W beta services and officially performed by the name of “AFREECA” in 9th Mar 2006.

The functions for Broadcasting, watching, channel lists and chatting etc. are provided. Users are required to install 'Afreeca players' with the way of grid delivery.

Broadcaster called BJ(Broadcasting Jockey) delivers a live broadcast to viewers, then they can select their favorite channel from Afreeca players tool.

"Fun with AfreecaTV"

AfreecaTV is the great online community for people to broadcast, watch and interact around in real-time video; from anywhere you can share your event, party, class or thoughts, live, play games to anyone while they chat in real-time with you and with other viewers. Using a laptop and Mobile, Look and sound your best with high quality audio and video, all without having to install complicated software.

Features

Broadcasting

  • Users can broadcast live from PC monitor's screen and sound without hardware equipment
  • New media to communicate with viewers in real time and express personal opinions and feelings
  • BJs broadcast either for showing themselves or sharing their monitor screen from the functions of live camera provided by Afreeca studio.
  • Being able to deliver a movie with direct input using the capture board
  • By using AfreecaTV mobile application, users can easily broadcast and share their broadcast with Twitter, Facebook etc.


Mobile

  • Afreeca Mobile player for iOS was developed and launched at the same time as iPhone releasing in 2009.
  • In June 2010, the functions of broadcast and view were added to be able to use easily.
  • The version for Android was released in Oct.2010 and added the broadcasting function in Feb.2011.
  • Both of versions for iOS and Android are available on the Mobile now.
  • Both of versions for iOS and Android are available on the Mobile now.


Fandom

  • By donating at least one Star balloon item, viewers become BJ’s fan club.
  • Some BJs are popular as a celebrity. When they broadcast, tens of thousands viewers watch their show. BJ’s fan club members are trying to gain distance on their idol BJ by giving fan art, item, etc.
  • BJ can appoint their ‘broadcast managers’ from his/her fan club members so that they help to manage the chat room or BJ’s channel page.


Star balloon (exchangeable to cash) : A present/donation item that viewers give BJs to express their appreciation

Quick View : Skip advertisements and admission to enter full crowded channels

Sticker(exchangeable for additional functions) : A present that viewers give BJs. BJs use stickers for broadcast option (bitrate, max viewer etc.)


Social Impact

The blogger talk session with Seoul Mayor Park was broadcast live online and via mobile on Afreeca TV[4]. He heard the expectations and wished of members of the public expressed online as well as the opinions of bloggers specializing in different areas during the talk session.

The bloggers addressed the problems facing Seoul and propose solutions in their area of expertise, while also exchanging ideas with Mayor Park in an in-depth discussion on Seoul government administration.

It has become a major trend for everyone to freely express their opinions on all manner of subjects including politics, economics, childcare, and education on their SNS, so the Seoul Metropolitan Government is making concerted efforts to communicate with citizens.


See also

References

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  1. ^ "Afreeca.com Site Info". Alexa Internet. Retrieved 2012-07-02.
  2. ^ Limb Jae-un (24 October 2006). "Online broadcasters share their passion with viewers". Joongang Daily. Retrieved 22 September 2009.
  3. ^ Jung Hyo-sik, Lee Min-a (18 June 2008). "Afreeca head accused of pirating". Joongang Daily. Retrieved 22 September 2009.
  4. ^ "Seoul City meetings open to public". koreaherald.com. 2012-04-25. Retrieved 2012-07-05.


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