Kanopy
| File:Kanopy logo small.png | |
| Company type | Privately held company |
|---|---|
| Industry | video streaming |
| Founded | 2008 |
| Founder | Olivia Humphrey |
| Headquarters | , United States |
Number of locations | San Francisco, United States; Sydney, Australia |
| Website | www |
Kanopy is an on-demand streaming video service for educational institutions that provides students and faculty access to a large collection of films.[1]
History
Kanopy launched in 2008.[2]
Interface
Kanopy provides each subscribing institution with a dedicated and customizable website through which their users can access and watch films. Features include captions, transcripts, clip creation, and playlist creation.[3]
Kanopy’s administrative dashboard provides librarians with information about viewing habits and budget usage. Librarians have tools available to analyze viewer behavior, adjust budgets and spend, and manage licenses and MARC records.[4]
Business Model
Students at participating universities and colleges can access Kanopy films free for personal and academic purposes. Institutions pay for the films their students and faculty watch on a per-view basis.[5]
Device Support
Kanopy videos can be viewed on a range of devices and platforms including Apple, Android, and Windows
References
- ^ "Kanopy Streaming Video". University of Oregon. Retrieved 2016-07-21.
- ^ Smith, Sean. "Kanopy Concept Created in Garage". Yahoo! 7 News. The West Australian. Retrieved September 12, 2013.
- ^ Flatley, Robert. "Advisor Reviews- Standard Review: Kanopy Streaming". charlestonco.com. The Charleston Advisor. Retrieved June 5, 2015.
- ^ Flatley, Robert. "Advisor Reviews- Standard Review: Kanopy Streaming". charlestonco.com. The Charleston Advisor. Retrieved June 5, 2015.
- ^ Flatley, Robert. "Advisor Reviews- Standard Review: Kanopy Streaming". charlestonco.com. The Charleston Advisor. Retrieved June 5, 2015.