Scalevista

Custom Software Development – Transforming an Offline Film Festival Into a Digital Carnival!
Using custom software development to optimize a web and mobile app to turn an offline film festival online, involving red carpet, tickets, live streaming, live interactions, and more.

Client

A film festival organizer who has been in operation for 30 years organising in-person events encountered a never-before-seen challenge because of the worldwide pandemic. The client could not hold the event in person, so they had to transition their esteemed festival to an online format.

Challenge
The customer aimed to smoothly transition their long-established practice of hosting in-person film festivals into a virtual setup on mobile and web platforms. This necessitated creating an app to stream movies and simulate a physical festival's engaging and interactive experience.

Solution
Scalevista aimed to create a virtual platform that captures the essence of an in-person film festival while taking advantage of the benefits of a digital experience. The solution included mobile and web applications to ensure users across all devices could access the platform easily.

Results: The virtual platform was a resounding success. Here’s how it transformed Spotlight Events:

• Global Reach: Physical limitations vanished. The festival expanded its audience from local enthusiasts to a worldwide community, attracting over 10,000 users in the first year and steadily increasing annually after that.
• Enhanced User Experience: The platform provided a comfortable yet immersive viewing experience, complete with Red-carpet sessions, Opening Presentations, Movie Screenings, and a post-event viewing option – all mirroring the excitement of an in-person event.
• Unique Value Proposition: Unlike typical video streaming services, this platform offers an interactive experience. Attendees could engage with filmmakers and fellow movie lovers, enriching the festival experience.
• Positive Feedback from Filmmakers: Filmmakers praised the platform for facilitating a more intimate connection with their audience. Their audience enjoyed the high-quality visuals of the easy-to-navigate app, which made the film-viewing experience much more enjoyable overall.
• Business Continuity: The shift to online events was a bright move toward success as it ensured Spotlight Events’ survival and thriving during an unprecedented global crisis. This led to innovative ideas for keeping the supply of entertainment flowing.

Special Highlights of the Platform Included:

• Streaming movies: The service provided a top-quality viewing experience, offering on-demand access to high-definition films from a curated collection of titles. It was designed to ensure a smooth viewing experience on mobile and web platforms, allowing users to watch films without any disturbances. Viewers can customize their experience using simple controls, allowing for easy navigation of the curated content.
• Real-time interaction: The platform’s live video calls and chat features allowed attendees to interact directly with filmmakers in real-time. Attendees also had the opportunity to take part in live question-and-answer sessions, adding to dynamic and unplanned conversations. In addition, festival attendees could participate in virtual panels and engage with other participants, improving the overall collaborative atmosphere.
• Community involvement: Interactive elements like live polls and feedback forms allowed attendees to express their views and impact conversations during the event. Virtual breakout rooms allowed smaller groups to engage and prolong discussions outside of the main program. These factors contributed to recreating the festival’s feeling of community, even in a virtual environment.
• Accessibility: The platform emphasized inclusivity, with multilingual support to allow a diverse range of users to use the interface easily. Closed captioning accommodated various hearing requirements, improving accessibility to movies and conversations. The adaptable layout enabled users to customize the interface according to their liking, improving the user experience for various users.

Key Benefits Delivered:
Increased Audience: Reached a global audience, expanding the festival’s reach.
Enhanced Engagement: Provided an interactive experience replicating the in-person feel.
Business Continuity: Ensured the festival could continue despite the pandemic.
Positive ROI: Attracted a large user base, generating new revenue streams.

Conclusion:
Through strategic planning, innovative technology, and a deep understanding of Spotlight Events’ heritage and audience needs, Scalevista crafted a fully responsive, agile, and fully customizable mobile and web app to keep the film festival experience intact in a virtual world. The platform transformed the festival experience, fostering a thriving global film enthusiast community.

Minimum Viable Product Development – Media Streaming and Group Sharing App
Created a media streaming and sharing app that included RSVP features, live interactions, group invitations, etc., for groups.

Client

The virtual film festival organizer's client wanted to launch a new function called Spotlight Group Sharing. This function enabled users to enjoy movies with loved ones through video calls, boosting the social and interactive elements of the online film festival process. The client wanted the group sharing feature to attract a larger audience.

Challenge
The main obstacle was quickly incorporating a third-party video call tool into the platform. The system had to handle host and participant controls for video, microphone, and audio access while maintaining smooth performance for live events. Furthermore, the platform needed to handle large quantities of video calls without sacrificing quality.

Solution
Scalevista worked with the client to provide the Spotlight Group Sharing feature as a minimum viable product (MVP). By thoughtfully incorporating the video call tool, we guaranteed hosts could efficiently handle interactions, while the platform was enhanced to manage a high volume of video traffic easily.

Results : Integrating a third-party video call tool presented a hurdle.

• Watch movies together virtually: The platform replicated the communal movie-watching experience of a theater by enabling users to watch films from their homes simultaneously. This digital environment fostered unity, allowing attendees to watch movies with friends or other festival attendees.
• Engage with filmmakers and peers: Interact with filmmakers and peers: Participants engaged in live Q&A sessions with filmmakers, enhancing their connection with the films. These conversations provided a rare opportunity to inquire and understand the filmmaking process.
• Host and manage watch parties: Users can easily coordinate private or public watch parties by inviting friends or fellow film fans to participate. The platform provides strong controls for overseeing video and audio settings, guaranteeing every participant a seamless and personalized experience.
• Interactive group setting: The platform provided a collaborative space for users to enjoy the same sense of community as they would in a traditional theater. Thanks to interactive chat and video features, participants can have real-time discussions about films with a theater-like experience.
• Accessibility beyond borders: Unlike traditional in-person events, this digital platform went beyond geographic limits, enabling a worldwide audience to participate. It eliminated venue capacity restrictions, allowing more viewers to join without being limited by location.
• User-friendly platform: The platform’s simple layout allowed users to easily navigate various features, from buying tickets to participating in events. Thanks to user-friendly menus, users could quickly join in viewing events and adjust preferences.

Special Highlights of the App Include:

• Seamless Media Streaming: The platform provided high-definition streaming that adjusted to different devices and network situations, guaranteeing viewers a flawless, uninterrupted playback experience. Advanced buffering technology was used to avoid delays, ensuring a consistent viewing experience regardless of connection quality. Users can expect consistent, high-quality media delivery on smartphones, tablets, and desktops.
• Spotlight Group Sharing: This function enabled users to view content simultaneously with friends and family via built-in video calls, fostering a collaborative viewing experience. By syncing the video on every participant’s screen, the platform allowed instant reactions and discussions, mirroring the sensation of being in the same place. This unique feature improved the social element of streaming, making content viewing more interactive and communal.
• Real-Time Chat & Reactions: The platform offered users a built-in chat feature for real-time discussions and reactions while viewing content, encouraging active engagement. Users could also enhance the interactive experience by instantly sharing reactions such as emojis or comments while chatting. These live tools promoted unplanned involvement, enabling audience members to share their feelings and interact with each other during the live broadcast.
• Management and Control of Users: Hosts had complete control of the streaming setting, being able to regulate access to video, audio, and chat features for the duration of the session. This feature enabled a more structured experience, minimizing interruptions and guaranteeing safety while streaming in a group. Hosts can effortlessly silence participants, control permissions, and ensure a seamless and pleasant viewing experience for all participants.

OTT App Development – Developing a Video Streaming Platform With an Engaging and Seamless Viewing Experience!
Created a sleek OTT streaming app featuring an engaging TikTok-like trailer interface. Users can interact by rating shows, staying updated on trending content, and creating personalized watchlists through a user-friendly interface to boost user engagement and loyalty.

Client

The client aimed to create a mobile app that enabled users to watch movies and engage more deeply with the content. We created an easy-to-use and interactive OTT platform that allows users to give film ratings, share their opinions, and update trends through social media integration. Viewers can also share content through social media.

Challenge
The customer requested the creation of a mobile application that would enable users to view films and engage with the material. However, the challenge was to create a platform that not only creates a stellar viewing experience but also encourages users to find like-minded individuals to share the content with.

Solution
We worked closely with the client to collect precise needs and transformed them into a comprehensive development strategy. An elegant mobile application was developed, providing seamless movie streaming with features to give feedback, exchange opinions, and stay updated on the latest social media trends.

Results:

The OTT app was reported as a big hit among the audience. Here’s everything that contributed to its success

• Effortless Movie Streaming: The platform guarantees users a seamless movie-watching experience with no disruptions. It featured integrated movie ratings, enabling viewers to provide feedback on each movie. Social media sharing allows users to easily suggest movies to their friends and followers.
• Film Archive Built to Last: Created to store an extensive collection of more than 200 movies, the system was configured for efficiency, guaranteeing fast loading and seamless browsing. The system’s practical layout enabled users to browse and choose movies seamlessly without lag or delays.
• Flexible Ticketing System: The platform provides an easy-to-use ticketing system for special occasions. It allowed users to buy tickets for special showings conveniently. After purchasing tickets, viewers could conveniently watch the films directly through their accounts.
• TikTok-Inspired Scrolling: Scrolling inspired by TikTok was introduced on the platform, making browsing movies and trailers effortless. This attractive feature enhanced browsing, making it easier for users to find new films efficiently. The user-friendly layout simplified the navigation.
• Grid Layout: A system based on a grid was created to effectively classify movies and enhance the user’s browsing experience by allowing easy navigation through various genres and categories. This design enabled users to smoothly browse through numerous movie choices simultaneously.

Special Highlights of the OTT App Included:

• Feature to Rate Movies: Users can watch movies at their convenience and give a rating once they have finished, enhancing the interactive and captivating experience of the platform. This characteristic fosters user engagement and enhances content suggestions by mirroring audience tastes. Ratings provide helpful input, enhancing personalization in the viewing experience and aiding in the discovery of famous movies by others.
• Convenient Ticket Purchase: The platform’s efficient ticketing system allows users to easily buy tickets for special events at any time, providing maximum convenience. This versatility allows users to obtain entry to exclusive showings, enhancing their overall enjoyment. The system also improves accessibility, making it easy and stress-free for people to participate in events, including those who buy tickets at the last minute.
• Increasing User Participation: With more than 10,000 active users engaging on the platform, it demonstrates the success of its interactive elements, such as ratings, live events, and social media incorporation. These tools promote a sense of community, motivating users to come back and interact with the platform frequently. The large number of active users shows that the platform is popular and can effectively engage viewers.
• Improved Business Influence: Adding interactive elements such as movie ratings and social media sharing led to a notable rise in user engagement, substantially improving the platform’s overall business results. Higher engagement levels resulted in increased revenue for the client, which led to more frequent content consumption and ticket sales. Active participation from users also boosted the platform’s visibility and reputation, leading to an improved market position.

Staff Augmentation – Empowering Teams with Expert Staff Augmentation for Scalable Growth!
Delivered a seamless staff augmentation solution, providing skilled professionals the ability to integrate effortlessly with existing teams.

Client

The client sought to scale their development team quickly to meet tight project deadlines and enhance their in-house capabilities. The client also wants to meet the skill gap in their team. We provided a tailored staff augmentation solution, integrating highly skilled professionals who actively collaborated with their existing team.

Challenge

The customer had to rapidly increase their development team to meet growing project requirements and guarantee on-time completion, ensuring the team had the right skills and expertise. We offered a smooth staff augmentation solution by providing experts who seamlessly blended with their existing team. They improved efficiency and closed skill gaps.

Solution

We worked closely with the client to comprehend their unique resource requirements and created a customized plan for staffing enhancement. We improved their abilities by incorporating skilled professionals into their team and ensuring smooth project implementation. Our specialists helped enhance effectiveness and speed up project schedules.

Results :

The project commenced with a deep dive into the client’s staffing needs. Here’s how our team equipped their team:

• Efficient Team Expansion: Successfully integrated experienced professionals into the client’s current team, facilitating quick expansion, targeting the challenges, and increasing efficiency.
• Expert Talent On-Demand: Expert talent on-demand offers specialized experts the exact skills needed to fill essential roles, guaranteeing seamless project advancement and top-notch results with quality work.
• Flexible Project Support: Flexible project support allowed the client to adapt to changing project needs by providing expandable staff augmentation, enabling them to modify resources without impacting deadlines.
• Enhanced Collaboration: We secured a seamless partnership between our specialists and the client’s in-house staff, promoting productivity and teamwork throughout the project.
• Optimized Workflow: Assisted in optimizing development procedures by adding skilled professionals to the client’s team, improving project execution with systematic and prompt delivery.

Special Highlights of Our Staff Augmentation Service Included:

• Seamless Team Integration: By utilizing our staff augmentation service, the client efficiently onboarded highly qualified professionals, enhancing their team’s knowledge and capabilities. The quick incorporation enabled the client to adhere to strict project timelines without compromising the quality of outputs.
• Accelerated Project Delivery: The extra resources helped finish the project quicker, ensuring essential deadlines were met as planned. This fast pace was maintained without compromising quality, with all outputs meeting the client’s rigorous standards.
• Improved operational efficiency: Integrating our experts extensively enhanced the client’s workflow, allowing them to tackle more challenging tasks more accurately. This increased effectiveness enabled the customer to handle larger workloads while maintaining productivity.
• Physical business growth: Improved teamwork resulted in better project results, raising productivity and client happiness. The general improvement led to increased revenue and the expansion of operations, which in turn grew the client’s business.