Viddyad
Viddyad is a cloud-based video creation platform. The company was formed in 2013.
History
Viddyad was founded by Grainne Barron in 2013 and launched at TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco. Viddyad currently has two offices, one in San Francisco and the other in Dublin, Ireland. <ref name='Irish_Independent"> Adrian Weckler (September 18, 2013). Web video service for small firms attracting big backing. Irish Independent. Retrieved Jul 5, 2016.
Technology
Viddyad platform allows users to convert video clips, images, music and animation effects into video. It has partnerships with Getty Images and other STOCK providers. <ref name='Irish_Independent"/> Viddyad integrates with social networks in order to publish videos directly from the web site.
Features
Viddyad uses a freemium business model. Videos are free to create and PREview. However, users pay to upgrade their video to HD quality and remove watermark.
Awards
- Winner at Web Summit Spark of Genius Award 2013.
- Finalist at Innovative World Technologies at SXSW 2014.
- Winner at Creative Industries category at The Irish Times Innovation Awards 2014.
- Winner at PWC Most Innovative Start Up.
- Finalist at ITLG Mobile Innovation Technology 2014.