Tag: AWS

Common Media Library Public Repository

SVTA | Nov 2, 2023 |

The Streaming Video Technology Alliance (SVTA) has launched its first open source repository, the Common Media Library (CML). Contributors such as Amazon Web Services, Comcast and Brightcove will provide input at Apple’s HLS Interest Day and Demuxed 2023. All SVTA projects are governed by a scoping document and representatives of SVTA.The Streaming Video Technology Alliance (SVTA) has launched its first open source repository, the Common Media Library (CML). Contributors such as Amazon Web Services, Comcast and Brightcove will provide input at Apple’s HLS Interest Day and Demuxed 2023. All SVTA projects are governed by a scoping document and representatives of SVTA.

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Slack Elevates Media Pipeline with AWS Elemental MediaConvert and Amazon Transcribe

AWS for M&E Blog | Sep 29, 2023 | ,

Slack leverages AWS Elemental MediaConvert to quickly and efficiently process audio & video for Slack Calls, enabling users to engage in deeper conversations faster. Features include MP4 transcodes, HLS streaming, and auto-captioning with Amazon Transcribe.Slack leverages AWS Elemental MediaConvert to quickly and efficiently process audio & video for Slack Calls, enabling users to engage in deeper conversations faster. Features include MP4 transcodes, HLS streaming, and auto-captioning with Amazon Transcribe.

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IBC 2023 Review: Industry Doubles Down on Cost, Monetisation

CSI Magazine | Sep 28, 2023 | ,

AI and automation are being increasingly utilised in broadcast to reduce costs, increase efficiency, extend hardware lifetimes and reduce carbon footprints. Companies such as AWS, Grass Valley, Eluvio, Mainstreaming, Tata Communications, Synamedia and Witbe provide innovative solutions for content delivery, CDN markets, dynamic ad insertion, video quality improvement and fan engagement. AI-enabled features can automate metadata handling, create virtual scenes and identify video objects, making it easier for viewers to connect with content.AI and automation are being increasingly utilised in broadcast to reduce costs, increase efficiency, extend hardware lifetimes and reduce carbon footprints. Companies such as AWS, Grass Valley, Eluvio, Mainstreaming, Tata Communications, Synamedia and Witbe provide innovative solutions for content delivery, CDN markets, dynamic ad insertion, video quality improvement and fan engagement. AI-enabled features can automate metadata handling, create virtual scenes and identify video objects, making it easier for viewers to connect with content.

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Re-architecting a Monolithic Application for Cloud-native Deployments

AWS for M&E Blog | Sep 14, 2023 |

Tedial developed the NoCode platform SmartWork to streamline media processing. Cloud-native technologies and industry tools such as Kubernetes, Jenkins, Cypress, Sonarqube and flux were used. SmartWork was built using Spring Boot, React JS, S3 and RDS. Optimization involves monitoring resources with AWS services like Cost Explorer & Lambda.Tedial developed the NoCode platform SmartWork to streamline media processing. Cloud-native technologies and industry tools such as Kubernetes, Jenkins, Cypress, Sonarqube and flux were used. SmartWork was built using Spring Boot, React JS, S3 and RDS. Optimization involves monitoring resources with AWS services like Cost Explorer & Lambda.

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Edgio Reports Second Quarter 2023 Results

OTTVerse | Sep 13, 2023 |

Edgio (Nasdaq: EGIO) reported Q2 2023 revenue of $95.8 million and 51% year over year growth, Applications bookings QTD more than doubled from 1Q 2023, YTD Capital expenditure was $2.6 million, Nasdaq Listing Rule compliant, customer churn down, product momentum, cost savings, boosted leadership team, Amazon Web Services Retail Competency designation. Q1 earnings reported revenue of $97.7 million with cash operating expenses of 44.8%, Adjusted EBITDA at a loss of $13.4 million. Expects revenue growth for the rest of 2023 and targets Adjusted EBITDA break even in Q4.Edgio (Nasdaq: EGIO) reported Q2 2023 revenue of $95.8 million and 51% year over year growth, Applications bookings QTD more than doubled from 1Q 2023, YTD Capital expenditure was $2.6 million, Nasdaq Listing Rule compliant, customer churn down, product momentum, cost savings, boosted leadership team, Amazon Web Services Retail Competency designation. Q1 earnings reported revenue of $97.7 million with cash operating expenses of 44.8%, Adjusted EBITDA at a loss of $13.4 million. Expects revenue growth for the rest of 2023 and targets Adjusted EBITDA break even in Q4.

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Expand Your Digital Ad Inventory with New Advertising Formats

AWS for M&E Blog | Sep 3, 2023 |

AWS MediaTailor enables dynamic ad insertion on OTT streams, improving customer satisfaction and streamlining the ad experience. Benefits such as seamless transitions, audio&video quality, and customized overlays optimize engagement and monetization.AWS MediaTailor enables dynamic ad insertion on OTT streams, improving customer satisfaction and streamlining the ad experience. Benefits such as seamless transitions, audio&video quality, and customized overlays optimize engagement and monetization.

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Video Encoding: the Big Streaming Technology Guide [2023]

Bitmovin | Aug 24, 2023 | ,

Video encoding compresses high-quality videos into digital formats to be streamed with no lag time. Popular methods include hardware/software such as Open Broadcaster Studio and AV1 which provide better compression than H.264/H.265. Adaptive Bit Rate streaming adjusts videos for each viewer while transcoding services like Zencoder, AWS Elemental, or Telestream Cloud optimize delivery. Codecs, containers, and protocols handle compression and packaging. Encoding and transcoding involve decomposing, processing, and re-encoding content for optimal delivery.

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Which is the Best AWS CPU for FFmpeg?

Streaming Learning Center | Aug 21, 2023 |

Graviton offers best performance for x264 on FFmpeg on AWS, while AMD offers best performance for x265. Intel is most cost-effective for 1080p transcoding with FFmpeg, while AMD is better for 4K60 x265. Tested 8-bit 1080p30 x264/x265 and 10-bit 4K60 x265 with 3 systems, Vansickle and MulticoreWare versions increased performance.

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AWS Supports Multi-partner Interoperability Workshop as Part of the Live Cloud Production Initiative

AWS for M&E Blog | Aug 2, 2023 |

AWS introduced the Live Cloud Production Initiative (LCP) to expand their broadcast solutions portfolio. The first workshop was held June 19th- 21st, with nine AWS partners in attendance. We tested signal send and receive, cloud gateways, vision and audio mixing, graphics, news automation, signal conversion, and more. Key takeaways included regular in-person interoperability workshops, working backwards from customers, different technical themes, and focus sessions to address market needs with a 360 degree view.

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