The State of Video Monetization 2020
03 Apr 2020
It's no longer SVOD vs. AVOD, and innovative approaches to both content, subscription formats, and advertising are generating new revenue streams for every business model.
The State of Video in Higher Education
01 Apr 2020
2020 is shaping up to be another year in which educational video will undergo a deliberate, well-considered transition rather than any sort of revolutionary transformation. Here's what to keep an eye on.
Review: iSize BitSave Video Preprocessing
27 Mar 2020
iSize claims that BitSave can deliver a 40% to 60% bitrate reduction while keeping the same video quality. We put those claims to the test.
How to Produce CMAF Output and Testing Playback
20 Mar 2020
CMAF has reached maturity. Here's one way to go about using it, with AWS Elemental MediaConvert
7 Rules for Mobile Multicam Success
18 Mar 2020
As mobile devices have become more powerful and deliver higher-quality stills and video, it was inevitable that companies would emerge that leveraged these new technologies to produce multicam live-switched media production. So let's establish some ground rules for mobile multicam media production success.
Buyers' Guide to Essential Video Utilities
18 Mar 2020
Any good compressionist needs tools to help reveal critical data about encoded files, from codecs and resolution to GOP structure and quality levels. Here's a look at some of the most useful.
Buyers' Guide to Low-Latency Solutions
16 Mar 2020
If you need low latency, here's how to pick the technology solution that's right for you. But it's not a one-size-fits-all affair.
The State of Streaming 2020 Research Report
13 Mar 2020
Live or VOD? Cloud or on-prem? The 2020 State of Streaming report reveals exclusive insights into the workflows behind the screens—download your copy now.
How to Encode with LCEVC
12 Mar 2020
Unlike other cutting-edge codecs coming to market, LCEVC will have an immediate impact on the streaming landscape. Here's how to use it.
Buyers' Guide to Live Streaming Platforms
11 Mar 2020
Looking for live streaming services? Whether you're streaming church services, school events, enterprise meetings, entertainment content, or just about anything else, this buyers' guide has you covered.
The State of Media & Entertainment Streaming 2020
11 Mar 2020
Competition in live-streaming services has intensified, but there are warnings that consumers are nearing their limit. We look back on the last 12 months in our annual industry update.
Building the Future of the Video Industry Trade Show
11 Mar 2020
Nothing can replace the efficiency and networking value of the international trade show, but environmental and health concerns are causing the industry to evaluate alternatives.
Can Virtual Events Match the Real Thing?
10 Mar 2020
As conferences around the world are canceled or postponed due to COVID-19, it's time to give virtual event platforms a closer look. You might be surprised at how immersive they've become.
Deepfakes and the War on Reality
26 Feb 2020
Deepfakes are becoming harder and harder to spot, but the streaming video industry is digging into ways to both detect them and stop their spread. For now, though, it's "viewer beware."
Operators Can Help Tame the Tyranny of OTT Choice
04 Feb 2020
Set-top boxes, smart TVs, and other consumer devices aren't created equal. Operators can help integrate and optimize the delivery of streaming services to viewers.
How to Get the Most Out of Vimeo Enterprise
03 Feb 2020
Vimeo's corporate video platform offers a wealth of features, including control over the branded viewing experience, distribution to Roku and Amazon Fire, and powerful live streaming tools
In-Vehicle and In-Flight Video Takes Off
29 Jan 2020
Cars and airplanes are now moving entertainment platforms. Here's how you'll be connecting to your favorite video on the road and in the air.
The Algorithm Series: The Math Behind the CDN
23 Jan 2020
Delivering content at scale requires a number of precise, discrete, yet interconnected steps, starting with an acute awareness of server loads.
8K and Beyond: How Much is Too Much?
21 Jan 2020
With higher-quality source material, new forms of content can take shape, from top-shelf VR to immersive live event viewing, as home TVs morph into giant, modular, wall-sized viewing platforms.
L.A. Stories: Facebook and Verizon Bring Video Production In-House
16 Jan 2020
Nestled in Los Angeles' Playa Vista neighborhood, Facebook and Verizon Media's RYOT 5G Studio are using the latest social strategies and technologies to create innovative content that connects with viewers in unpredictable ways