Livegrade Viewer vs OktoStream

Livegrade Viewer is a companion app for the industry-standard DIT software for look management and digital imaging, Livegrade. Designed for Apple iPad/iOS, it transforms every iPad or iPhone wielded by the DP, gaffer, or other crew into a personal monitor. It is a flexible and portable option for viewing the look applied to live signals, comparing live with references, watching playback, and helping to ensure the creative intent.  HOW DOES IT WORK? With a few fingertips, tap into streams sent from Livegrade via the on-set wireless network using industry-standard encryption. Livegrade is a desktop software that gives DITs and their DPs real-time control over the camera’s live image to get as close as possible to the final look already on set. RELIABLE MONITORING Experience very low-latency and reliable video streams of the digital cameras live images and playback. TAILORED VIEWS Whether you are content with a clean camera feed or require additional details, such as slate information, receive individually relevant information only. Livegrade DITs can set up different output views in Livegrade tailored to your needs. NEED SUPPORT? Hit the "App Support" link in the information section to get started and troubleshoot.

OktoStream helps production teams monitor LiveKit video streams, record takes, and organize playback during shoots. Connect to internet or local LiveKit servers, switch between enabled camera channels, add slate details such as scene, shot, take, notes, and tags, then record and review clips directly on your device. Recorded videos can be filtered by channel, scene, date, and tags, making it easier to find the right take quickly. Key features: LiveKit stream monitoring Internet and local server profiles Multi-channel camera setup Slate metadata for scene, shot, take, notes, and tags On-device recording and playback Tag-based video filtering Individual video sharing and deletion Timecode overlay support Developer diagnostics mode OktoStream is designed for crews who need a focused, production-ready tool for live monitoring and quick take review.