Of Gods and Men

This film is also based on a true story that happened in 1996 during the Algerian Civil War. Cistercian monks lived in peace with the local Muslim population until they were kidnapped and assassinated because of external forces. This is a story about how external factors, such as a decaying government, terrorism growth, and emerging confrontation changes the relationships between people in different regions and eventually can lead to the death of innocent people. Monks had a chance to survive if they had left Algeria and stopped helping local people. But they decided to stay to fulfill their duty.

Shadowlands

This is a biographical drama that has a real love story inside. A bachelor C.S. Lewis meets a married American poet Joy Gresham with her son in England. The feelings between them grow and evolve into love and understanding. Gresham divorces her husband and returns to England. The new couple gets married. They open a new world for each other and share their views, values, and beliefs. However, their feelings are tested by a sudden diagnosis of Gresham – cancer.

This beautiful movie depicts love and Christian values and is for sure a nice film for a Christian couple.

Marriage Retreat

This funny film about relationships and marriage tells the stories of several couples who get too disappointed in their relationships. They forget that initially this is God who brings us together. These couples appear on a marriage retreat where they have to challenge their understanding of marriage and find new ways to love their spouses. Couples have to learn one more time to rely on each other and confront their sins on the go.

No Greater Love

This movie is not about heroes or priests. It tells the story of an average couple, Jeff and Heather, who lived together in a happy marriage. But when life becomes hard, Heather feels too weak and gives in. She leaves her husband and son all alone. Ten years later, Jeff is raising their son alone when suddenly they meet again. After 1o years, they try to build their relationship one more time. This film is about the power of forgiveness and teaches us to accept people’s weaknesses. We all can make mistakes, what’s important is how we handle the consequences.

Fireproof

He is a fire captain and she is a hospital administrator. The married couple faces problems in their relationship. Caleb is perfect at work, but at home, he forgets about his values and often puts his own egoistic desires higher than his love for his wife. Catherine, frustrated by her husband’s constant use of porn and his selfishness, decides to divorce. However, Caleb’s friends and father encourage him to try Love Dare. Caleb unwillingly agrees to try this 40-day challenge so as to save this marriage, but… Catherine finds a lover at the same time. After numerous attempts, broken dreams, and hearts, Caleb and Catherine decide to give their marriage one more chance.

Love Comes Softly

This beautiful movie shows us a widow, Marty Claridge, who agreed to marry again not because of love but driven by necessity. She needs a place to stay in winter and Clark Devis offers her financial help, including a ticket back home in Spring, if she agrees to marry him and play a mom for his daughter for one winter. With time Marty learns more about Clark’s beliefs in God and develops a relationship with his daughter. Little by little Marty and Clark fall in love with each other. This heart-moving film about love will be a perfect way to spend a date. 

Tender Mercies

Tender Mercies is one more film about love and forgiveness. Mac Sledge is a country music singer who has problems with alcohol. One day Mac meets the hotel owner, Rosa Lee, and asks her to let him stay as long as he works for her. Rosa Lee has one more restriction – to stay away from alcohol – which Mac willingly accepts to show his desire to start a new life. This is a beautiful story about a man who finds his new path in life and about faith and love that can overcome everything, even the hardest addiction.

That’s it! How do you like these movies? Feel free to share your ideas in the comments below.

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A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

This film is based on the real story of Mr. Rogers and a reporter who has to write a story about him. Mr. Rogers was a real person, a show host who became tremendously popular for his highest values and morality. Mr. Rogers shows a true talent to help people by listening to them and caring for real. The journalist is vice versa known for his cynical writing style. The journalist has to write an article about the heroes of the present time but only Mr. Rogers agrees to meet with him. Through interviews and talks, we find out that the journalist became like that through his hard childhood and bad relationship with his father. However, their acquaintance with Mr. Rogers made him change his mind and take one more look at his own life and values. This story shows the beauty of moral values and true spirituality achieved through kindness and compassion.

Silence

This is the film version of Shusaku Endo’s novel directed by Martin Scorsese. The story happens in the 17th century. Two Jesuit priests from Portugal take a trip to Japan. They want to find their mentor, following the rumors about his propagation of Catholicism. They are trying to find their mentor, while the world around them is getting more anti-Christian. A country with strong traditions doesn’t accept different beliefs. The main characters have to face a terrifying choice, which is either to renounce their beliefs and values or to become prisoners and suffer from torture.

Spotlight

Spotlight is a drama film, which unfortunately is based on a real story. Spotlight was created around a scandal in Boston when several Roman Catholic priests were accused of sexual abuse. The plot of the movie was based on the stories of the Spotlight team. The newspaper’s “Spotlight” investigative team starts their research with the case of one priest who is accused of sexual abuse. However, as the team goes on in their research, they find out that there were way more priests and victims. The story shows a very sophisticated weave of different people and authorities who covered awful crimes. However, in the end, the truth wins. Though the film and the story itself touch on very sensitive subjects for Christians, it is still worth watching to beware that even people who seem to be close to God, in reality, can only pretend to be such.

A Hidden Life

This film is about war, Christianity, and true values that don’t let people close their eyes and accept crime even if these moralities can cost them a life. Franz Jägerstätter is an Austrian farmer who lives in peace with his beloved wife and kids until the army calls him to fight for Adolph Hitler. His Christian values don’t let him go to war for evil. His strict position results in an advancing conflict with the fascist army and the death penalty. While lawyers try to save Franz, he still refuses to support killing and war.

Though extremely sad, this film is a masterpiece that can be interesting not only to Christians but to all people who understand that some moral values can’t be renounced even under pain of death.

The Apostle

This old but really good film was directed by Robert Duvall in 1997. The film shows a very controversial character. Euliss F. “Sonny” Dewey is a charismatic yet sinful preacher. His wife cheats on him with a minister, and their conflict results in his obligation to leave the Church. A desperate man beats his wife’s lover and unintentionally kills him. The former priest has to flee and start his life from the very beginning. He moves to Louisiana where he starts a new church. The energy of a charismatic man gives the town the needed spirit and vibe, however, soon his wife hears the broadcast of the Apostle E.F. and recognizes in it her former husband and actual criminal.

The film drags attention to human flaws and the importance of forgiveness. Have you watched any of those films? What did you feel? Share your opinion in the comments below and stay tuned for the upcoming Part 2.

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Now is the perfect time to get involved in livestreaming app development.
Types of Livestreaming Applications

Live broadcasting apps

Live broadcasting apps are associated with livestreaming solutions and allow users to create and share content in real-time. Examples of these apps include game streaming platforms such as Twitch and content-sharing extensions like YouTube Live.

Audio streaming apps

This type of app enables users to access audio content from the internet. This could range from music and podcasts to voice recordings and lectures. A good example of this is Spotify, which streams music and podcasts without needing to download them.

Video-on-demand streaming apps

VOD, or video-on-demand streaming, allows users to watch their favorite TV shows and movies whenever they wish without having to purchase any playback devices or download the content. There is usually a fee required to access the full range of content and features that a VOD service offers. Three of the most common VOD services are Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video.

TV livestreaming apps

Streaming TV applications make it possible for users to watch their favorite television channels in real-time via the internet. Popular services such as Hulu and YouTube TV offer a wide selection of channels for those who have opted to “cut the cord” from traditional broadcast television delivered via digital terrestrial, satellite, or cable routes.

Basic Features to include in your Livestreaming App

Creating an early version of your livestreaming application requires a set of must-have features to form its backbone. The following are the essential features.

User Sign Up/Sign In: Simple registration process to create an account and log in with credentials.
Livestreaming: Allows users to broadcast and stream an event, teach a class, or host a gaming session. Uses real-time messaging protocol (RTMP) through a third-party server.
Search: Feature to enable users to find specific live channels, streamers, or live events.
User Profile: Feature to customize profile and make it unique for others. Includes basic and extended user information, a public avatar, and status indicator.
User Gallery: Compiles and organizes recorded or recently watched videos or music on the user’s profile. Users can modify their gallery.
Commenting/Rating System: Allows users to participate in discussions, react to streams, and leave comments or real-time reactions. Sender has customized commenting options.

Advanced Features of a Livestreaming App

If you are looking to create a streaming app for a sophisticated user, you must include cutting-edge features to make it more appealing. A few of these features are listed below.

Social sign-up: Allows users to log in to the application using one of their preferred social networks instead of requiring email and password.
Extended user profile: Includes additional fields like location, preferences, subscriber badges, social media links, profile banners, and scheduled streams.
Extended streaming features: Adaptive bitrate streaming dynamically adjusts the video quality to match the bandwidth and CPU of the user’s device, plus co-streaming, screen sharing, overlays, clipping, and others.
Chats: Gives streamers the opportunity to respond to questions and comments, with message filtering to flag potential spam.
Extended search features: Allows users to make a more detailed clip search using several filters like location, start date, popularity, number of viewers, and others.
Feed: Produces content from various streamers based on their interests and subscriptions in one wall-like layout to scroll through clips.
Subscriptions: Allows users to see and manage all active subscriptions, plus a tier-based paid subscription model for streamers to cash in on their content.
Recommendations: Entices users with relevant streams and channels based on their preferences and viewing histories, using AI algorithms to produce recommendations.
Notifications: Sends an alert or message to the user when a streamer goes live, with a custom notification and analytics dashboard for channel owners.

How Much Does It Cost to Build a Livestreaming App MVP?

It is essential to be aware that the cost of building an MVP for a livestreaming app is variable. The amount of the estimation can differ depending on the scope, complexity, and set of features of the project. At Orangesoft, a free consultation with a specialist will give you an idea of the cost of video streaming app development. This estimation takes into account the development stage of the project and the contributions of business analysts, Q&A specialists, designers, and other team members. Before developing an app with fancy features and lavish add-ons, one should first create a basic version of the project with its core functionalities.

What is the tech stack for livestreaming app development?

Programming languages: Kotlin, Swift, and Java to transform business concept into a stable, feature-rich, and scalable application.
Content delivery network: Cloudflare and Amazon CloudFront to ensure high performance and availability of streams.
Hosting: Amazon EC2 to accommodate the resource needs of the application.
API server: Node.js and PHP for server-side API connections.
Streaming protocols: WebRTC and RTMP to facilitate high-definition broadcasting.
Database: MySQL or PostgreSQL to store user data and video-on-demand files.
Push notifications: Firebase notifications to deliver messages and notifications on iOS and Android.
Messaging queues: AWS Simple Queue Service to combine software components into independent elements and allow internal communication between them.

How to Monetize Livestreaming Apps?

A monetization model is key to your business generating revenue from the application. This is a vital part of your business strategy, ensuring the sustainability and top-notch quality of the user experience. To make the most of your digital project, consider incorporating a monetization model.

Paid apps: Allows for app downloads for a set fee, with app stores taking a commission on app revenues. Benefits include no ads.
Freemium: Allows users to download the app for free with limited features and additional add-ons available for a premium.
Advertisements: Combines paid apps and freemium models with ads such as banner ads, native placements and gamified in-app ads. Additionally, streaming platforms can place ads on streamers’ content to help them monetize their content.

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Platforms and devices: iOS and Mac devices, some Samsung, Sony, LG and Vizio smart TVs with AirPlay 2 support, Roku and Amazon TV sticks, some set-top boxes.

How much: from $4.99 per month – the cheapest of the major streaming services. There’s a 7-day free period when you sign up.

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The service allows you to change the resolution while watching, and 95% of the content is already available in Full HD. Many releases have subtitles and are included with a single click.

Platforms and devices: Fire TV, Fire tablets, iPhone, iPad, Chromecast, Xbox game consoles, PlayStation 4, leading brands of Smart TV, Blu-ray players, Apple TV, Roku

How much: $8.99 per month (Prime Video) or full Prime for $12.99. There is a free period for new users.

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Note the convenience and simplicity of the interface of the service, as well as the speed of operation.

Platforms and devices: Android, iOS, web browser, Apple TV, Chromecast, Fire TV, Nvidia Shield, Roku, Smart TV of leading brands, game consoles PS4 and Xbox One, smart TV consoles from different manufacturers

How much: $12.99 per month (standard HD package) and a maximum 4K package for $15.99. There’s a free one-month period.

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The interface is handy, everything works quickly. A big plus in favor of this service – Disney is beginning to phase out Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray discs, so many new items will hit the streaming service immediately (bypassing theatrical distribution).

Platforms and devices: Amazon Fire TV and Fire tablets, Roku, Chromecast, iOS, iPadOS, Android, Android TV, Apple TV, Xbox, PlayStation 4, Chromebooks from various brands, Sony, Samsung and LG Android TVs

How much: starting at $6.99 per month. There’s an offer for $12.99 (package with Hulu and ESPN+).

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HBO Max is positioned as a “platform with a human face. The service has a convenient and intuitive interface, as well as a special system of curation by subscribers. Separate sections of the platform will be dedicated to collections and playlists recommended by real people (from WarnerMedia editors to celebrities).

Platforms and devices: Amazon Fire, Roku, Android, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac and PC, Samsung Smart TV, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, TiVo

How much: $14.99 a month is the most expensive service and no 4K video yet. But existing HBO Now and HBO Go subscribers will get access to HBO Max for free.

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Hulu’s content can be described as “a little bit from everywhere.” The service started out among the first and has long had a loyal army of subscribers, though as of 2020, its many advantages have been lost.

Platforms and devices: Android, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Fire Tablets, Fire TV, iPhone and iPad (all), LG TV (select models), Nintendo Switch, Mac and PC, PlayStation 3 (no live), PlayStation 4, Roku, Samsung TV (select models), VIZIO SmartCast TV, Xbox

How much: $11.99 per month (no ads) / $5.99 (with ads). Hulu also offers a free trial period.

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