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Anyone working with video long enough eventually runs into the concept of transcoding and why it matters. In this blog you will learn what transcoding is, how it works and why transcoding is essential for modern video delivery to ensure a smooth play...

In the OTT world, the way your content is delivered matters just as much as the content itself. Your CDN is the backbone of video delivery. Even small disruptions — like a playlist failing to load or a segment missing — can lead to buffering, playbac...

The Importance of Transcoding in Video Streaming: Adapting to Viewer Needs Imagine you've just launched a new video streaming service, offering high-quality 4K content. The videos look stunning, and you're excited to deliver an unparalleled viewing e...

In this article, we are going to setup a video transcoder (change the configuration for the audio transcoder) with the AWS Elemental MediaConvert service. We are converting mp4 video into HLS format (which allows quality adaptation based on end-user ...

Introduction: In the ever-evolving digital landscape, content creators and businesses are constantly seeking efficient ways to manage and deliver media assets. AWS (Amazon Web Services) provides a powerful tool called AWS MediaConvert, which simplifi...

By Anton Garcia Diaz From ffmpeg and cloud video transcoding to HLS, delivery, players, Video.js, and analytics. After the conquest of social networks, video is spreading through web businesses. As a media consultant working for several of the larges...
