Unlock your video’s full potential with the HTML5 Video Player
Starting at
Your videos deserve the best video player and a complete video management system.
With the interactive and embeddable HTML5 Video Player from Tradecast and the Tradecast Video Management System (VMS), you make your content easily available worldwide, in the highest quality and on all screens and devices.
A player that fits you
Custom appearance
The Tradecast HTML5 Video Player lets you add video to your website or platform in a way that suits you and your brand. Logos, buttons, thumbnails and more: the Tradecast Player’s appearance is completely customizable to your taste.
Interactive Video
Easily add interactive elements to your videos with the Tradecast HTML 5 Video Player. Clickable surfaces, on-screen buttons and links to commercial pages or supplementary material like pdf files: with a few clicks you can turn all your videos into interactive content.
Easy to embed
The Tradecast HTML5 Video Player and the Tradecast Video Management System (VMS) make your video content accessible everywhere. From the VMS you manage your entire video database. The VMS also provides you with extensive data and reach figures.
A player and management system in one
The Tradecast HTML5 Video Player is bundled with the Tradecast Video Management System (VMS), our complete video hosting platform and hub for video interactivity, data analytics and revenue models.
With your own, fully protected Tradecast VMS, manage your uploaded videos, add interactive elements, analyze data and generate new revenue with the AVOD (advertising-based video on demand) module.
A player for every situation
Responsive or fixed
You can use the Tradecast HTML5 Video Player in any situation: on your website, webshop, platform or app and on any screen or device. The HTML5 Video Player automatically scales with your screen and is also built to display vertical videos.
Adaptive streaming
The Tradecast HTML5 Video Player uses adaptive streaming, so your viewers never have to wait longer than necessary for a video to load. The HTML5 Video Player adjusts video resolutions in a flash and automatically adjusts to any streaming situation, for a buffer-free video experience.
Advertising in the Player
The Tradecast HTML5 Video Player supports AVOD advertisements, at exactly the moment you schedule them in the VMS. Tradecast is associated with Google DoubleClick/DFP and SpotX, but other advertising networks can also be integrated.
Products
Trial
Free
One month trial license including:
- 50 GB storage ($0,15/GB overuse)
- 20 minutes transcoding 720p ($0,40/input minute overuse)
- 50 GB data traffic in main regions ($0,13/GB overuse)
Essential
Starting at
- Tradecast Video Management System
- Embeddable Tradecast Video Player
- API documentation
- Interactieve videolayers
- AVOD-module
Expansion
Starting at
Everything from Essential, plus:
- Template-based HTML video platform
- On-demand and linear content distribution
- Live streaming module with chat functionality
- SVOD and TVOD modules, including Stripe configuration
Play
Starting at
Everything from Expansion, plus:
- Proprietary TV apps for iOS and Android
- Mobile push notifications
- User-generated content module
- Mobile live streaming module
- Design your platform with our designers
Prime
Starting at
Everything from Play, plus:
- Personal support & advice
- Custom platform development (on request and quotation)
- All OTT and Smart TV apps, including:
- Samsung (Tizen)
- LG (WebOS)
- Roku
- Apple TV
- Amazon Fire TV
Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve listed everything you need to know about the Tradecast HTML5 Video Player and the Tradecast Video Management System (VMS). More questions? Feel free to contact us and we’ll help you out.
What is the Tradecast HTML5 Video Player?
Of all the online video platforms out there, the Tradecast HTML5 Video Player is the most complete, flexible and customizable player, perfect for making all your streaming videos globally visible in an attractive way. Tradecast’s HTML5 Video Player works with all major video files, on any screen and device and automatically adapts to the screen it is being used on.
What is the Tradecast Video Management System (VMS)?
The Tradecast Video Management System (VMS) is the video management system behind your Tradecast HTML5 Video Player. It’s the ultimate Video Marketing Platform and video cloud for all your video marketing activities.
In this secure environment you can upload all your videos, provide them with titles, descriptions, thumbnails, meta data, subtitles, interactivity and much more.
The Tradecast VMS also includes key features for measuring your video content and makes it easy to see the results over a specified time period. With the Tradecast VMS, you can manage your entire video library from your favorite HTML5 browser and always know exactly which videos are scoring well.
The VMS supports on-demand videos, as well as linear and live video content. This makes in the perfect tool for enterprise video hosting and online video content creators.
Can I customize the appearance of the HTML5 Video Player?
You certainly can! You can customize the Tradecast HTML5 Video Player to make it work for your brand. Among other things, you can customize the logo at the top left and the button bar at the bottom – the seek bar. Changes to the appearance of the Tradecast HTML5 Video Player are automatically visible in all places where the Video Player is used, even if it is embed by third parties.
Can you easily embed the HTML5 Video Player?
You bet! Through the Tradecast Video Management System (VMS), the management system behind your Tradecast HTML5 Video Player, you can retrieve the embed code of all uploaded on-demand videos with a single click. Another key feature: you can then modify this to your liking and use it in a variety of locations, both on websites and in web shops, platforms and apps.
On which devices does the HTML5 Video Player work?
The Tradecast HTML5 Video Player is built to work from a single source on as many different devices as possible. An on-demand video that you upload in the Tradecast Video Management System (VMS) can be shown through the HTML5 Video Player on new and old browsers like Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Safari, but also on websites, web shops, smartphones, tablets, Smart TVs and many more devices.
What is the difference between players like YouTube and Vimeo and the Tradecast HTML5 Video Player?
The main difference between video players like YouTube and Vimeo and the Tradecast HTML5 Video Player is the fact that you manage the Tradecast HTML5 Video Player completely by yourself.
Another key feature: the videos you upload, the data these videos generate, the interactions your viewers have with the videos and the revenue models the Video Player enables: you are the full owner of everything.
On (social) video platforms such as YouTube and Vimeo, you only partially own the Video Player, which means that an overwhelming part of the value of your videos and the resulting data remains the property of the producer of the video player.
What’s more, by using the Tradecast HTML5 Video Player, you can also grow your online video marketing activities easily and start your own online video platform. The Tradecast Player is built to grow with your success, another key feature of this solution.
With the Tradecast HTML5 Video Player, you can be sure that you always retain full control over your videos, your data and your revenue models. Wondering how? Request a free consultation.
Can I make my videos interactive with the HTML5 Video Player?
Absolutely! Using the Tradecast Video Management System (VMS), the management system behind the Tradecast HTML5 Video Player, you can easily add interactive elements to any video. Just upload your video files and start adding interactive elements immediately.
Interactive features include clickable areas on the screen, interactive video banners and buttons that appear on and off screen at the right time, such as a buy button, a more information button, a location button and a download button. This will ensure the highest viewing experience.
The Tradecast HTML5 Video Player is the best video player to use if you want to make your videos interactive.
Can I live stream with the HTML5 Video Player?
You can! In the Tradecast Video Management System (VMS), the management system behind the Tradecast HTML5 Video Player, you can start a livestream with the click of a button, which can then be viewed by your viewers via an embeddable Tradecast HTML5 Video Player. Livestreaming uses the RTMP protocol, so you can easily link a livestream connection to the Tradecast VMS.
Also, by upgrading your Tradecast Video Player to a Tradecast Video Platform, you can launch your own video streaming platform and offer even more live stream accessibilities to your audience.
Can I use Chromecast and Airplay with the HTML5 Video Player?
Absolutely, this is also a key feature of the Tradecast HTML5 Video Player. It supports both streaming via Google Chromecast and Apple Airplay. This allows your viewers to easily transfer any on-demand video content they want to, for example, a Smart TV or set-top box that supports Chromecast or Airplay.
Can I use DRM with the HTML5 Video Player?
Yes, DRM is also supported by the Tradecast HTML5 Video Player. In the Tradecast Video Management System (VMS), the management system behind the Tradecast HTML5 Video Player, you can create so-called DRM regions. These regions determine in which regions worldwide your selected videos can or cannot be viewed.
What resolutions can I broadcast in with the HTML5 Video Player?
The Tradecast HTML5 Video Player supports all major and common broadcast resolutions for video, including 360p, 720p HD and 1080p Full HD.
What does the HTML5 Video Player cost?
The Tradecast HTML5 Video Player and the Tradecast Video Management System (VMS) are already available in our Tradecast Essential package starting at $150 per month. All information about this package can be found on the product page.
Ready to play!
Interested?
Discover our products