Introduction This post will provide some background information on video codecs and the pros and cons of the most common codecs used by streaming services. We’ll discuss why you should be taking advantage of newer codecs and the many benefits they can provide. Finally, we’ll provide a step-by-step guide through the factors and questions you…
Bringing Industry-leading Turnaround Times to Short Form Content Bitmovin has recently seen an increase in demand for processing short form video content and faster turnaround times. This post will cover the most common use cases for short form video and how our new GPU acceleration for VOD encoding will benefit and add value for those…
Ad monetization is at the heart of today’s streaming economy, but not all ad insertion is created equal. This guide breaks down the two dominant approaches, Client-Side Ad Insertion (CSAI) and Server-Side Ad Insertion (SSAI): how each works, where ads are stitched into the stream, and what that means for personalization, ad blocker resilience, and viewer experience.
In this guide, we dive into what video encoding is and how it works. We also explore the differences between hardware vs. software encoding, lossy vs. lossless compression, and encoding vs. transcoding (two terms that are often used interchangeably).
Welcome to our complete guide to digital rights management in 2023. This page provides digital content creators with everything they need to understand how DRM works today to protect video content from unauthorized users. As the digital media landscape evolves, challenging copyright laws and threatening intellectual property like never before, DRM solutions play an…
If you work with video, picking a codec is a critical decision that will affect both your workflows and the quality of your output. There are many different video codecs available, and as they all offer different things, there’s no clear right choice. As devices and platforms evolve, the video format sands are ever-shifting…
At their 2023 Worldwide Developer conference, Apple announced a new Managed Media Source API. This post will explain the new functionality and improvements over prior methods that will enable more efficient video streaming and longer battery life for iOS devices. Keep reading to learn more. Background and the “old” MSE The first internet videos…
Bitmovin joined the centennial celebration of the NAB Show 2023 in Las Vegas and came home with the Best of Show Award for the newly launched Smart Chunking innovation. We’ve got hold of our CEO, Stefan Lederer, for a wrap-up and some insights. What were the biggest highlights for you this year? NAB is an…
Reinhard Grandl, VP Product at Bitmovin shares what he is most looking forward to at NAB 2023.
In today’s competitive online video market — where quality of experience is table stakes — ensuring your team has the right encoder for your unique needs is key. But where do you start when selecting an encoder? Look no further. Our team of video engineering experts has put together a comprehensive comparison of the best live contribution encoders available in 2023.
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