Rawcaster
Industry
Social Media
Platform
Web and Mobile App
Country
Georgia, USA
Partnership Period
May 2016 to Present
Team Size
6 Experts
Overview
This use case outlines the functionality and features of the Rawcaster app, a social media and events platform that offers unique features like live updates, social networking, video conferencing, talkshows and enhanced communication during video meetings.
Key Stakeholders involved
- Rawcaster Founder
- Project Manager
- Developers
- Designers
- Testers
- Rawcaster Users (content creators, influencers, general users)
- Event and Talkshow hosts and participants
- Admins and moderators
Preconditions
- Users must have a valid Rawcaster account.
- Users should have access to a compatible device with the Rawcaster app installed.
Main Flow
- Users log in or signup to the Rawcaster web application or mobile app.
- Users can post live updates (“nuggets”) to their profile.
- Users can connect with others by adding friends and becoming fans of other users/influencers.
- Users can initiate live broadcasts at their preferred time.
- Users can engage in one-on-one chats with other users.
- Users can participate in group chats within private groups and with fans.
- Users can explore and participate in events and talkshows hosted on the platform
- Users can schedule, host, and join events with features similar to video conferencing
- Users with appropriate memberships can utilize exclusive features.
- A unique feature allows users to speak privately to a specific participant during a video meeting.
- Rawcaster AI chat enhances communication and engagement.
- Kurento has been replaced with AWS Chime for improved functionality.
Alternative Flows
- If a user’s membership does not allow access to certain features, those features will be made available to them by upgrading their membership.
Technology used
- React and React Native for frontend
- PHP and Python for backend
- AWS Chime for video conferencing and enhanced communication
Post Conditions
- Users can continue to use the app, engaging in social networking and participating in events.
- Interaction data, such as nuggets, chat history and event and talkshow, are stored in the applications database.
Business Impact
- Rawcaster provides a comprehensive social media and events experience with unique features, attracting users from different walks of life.
- The enhanced video conferencing feature and private participant communication along with social media sets Rawcaster apart from other platforms.
Related Use Cases
- Event & Talkshow Scheduling and Hosting
- User Networking and Fan Engagement
Assumptions
- Users have a basic understanding of using social media platforms and video conferencing tools.
- Users have a reliable internet connection to utilize the applications features.
Future Considerations
- Development of additional features, such as Open AI chat bot, translation of text nuggets, and read out in different languages.
- Ongoing updates to enhance user experience and platform functionality.
This use case describes the core functionality of the Rawcaster app, highlighting its social media and event & talkshow-related features, unique communication capabilities, and the use of AWS Chime for video conferencing. It also emphasizes the ongoing development and future plans for the platform.
