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Let's face it—real-time streaming has been our ride or die since day one. The unpredictable energy, the instant feedback, and spontaneous moments of live interaction -that's the stuff that gets us out of bed in the morning. But we'd be kidding ourselves if we didn't acknowledge the 800-pound gorilla in the room: Video-on-Demand (VOD). With its massive libraries, flexible viewing options, and user-friendly playback controls, VOD is a mainstay darling of the streaming world.

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And we get it. VOD dramatically opens up revenue streams with subscription models, replays, and advertising opportunities that continue to monetize, long after the live event concludes. On the compliance front, video archives create the audit trails and documentation necessary to satisfy regulatory requirements, from record retention to content verification, and accessibility standards. Perhaps most compelling, VOD democratizes access to your content, allowing viewers to engage on their own schedule, effectively multiplying your reach. When implemented thoughtfully, VOD transforms one-time events into perpetual assets that deliver ongoing value to platforms, creators and viewers. 

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So while live video is (and always will be) our first love, our development environment does not discriminate. In the modern content ecosystem, real-time streaming and VOD don't compete, but rather complement each other. Layered together, both formats can deliver a more holistic experience, and a more robust business model. That's why we officially rolled out our recording API across the platform, giving developers direct programmatic control over video archiving functionality. This long-awaited addition empowers teams to seamlessly integrate automated recording capabilities into their existing workflows. 

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How It Works

It's simple - start streaming, and we'll automatically save your content. No extra buttons to push, no complicated workflows. Just pure, automatic archiving magic that sends your recordings straight to your favorite storage provider.

Using Native Frame's recording feature is simple:

• Configure recording settings at the project level
• Connect to your preferred third-party storage provider
• Access archived content within minutes after a stream ends

Of course, this is just the start of what we have in store this year. We've got some exciting features cooking in the kitchen, like advanced transcoding options and remote live compositing.

Hit us up on our Slack channel with your thoughts, comments, or concerns - we love hearing from you! And hey, if you're doing something cool with recording, we'd love to hear about it.