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Matrox® Video Introduces Single-Channel Maevex 7100 Series AVC/HEVC 4K60 Encoders

Technology innovator Matrox® Video has announced the launch of the new Matrox Maevex 7100 Series of single-channel 4K60 AVC/HEVC encoders

Now Shipping: Matrox LUMA Graphics Cards With Intel Arc GPUs

Technology innovator Matrox® Video today announced that its Matrox LUMA Series graphics cards with Intel Arc GPUs are now shipping

Magewell Expands Ultra Encode Family of Advanced Live Media Encoders for Live Streaming, Remote Production and AV over IP

New Ultra Encode HDMI Plus and Ultra Encode SDI Plus deliver premium encoding capabilities in a cost-effective, compact device

Vizrt Announces the TriCaster Flex Dual

Vizrt, the leader in real-time graphics and live production solutions for content creators, announces a second TriCaster Flex control panel to its line-up - the TriCaster Flex Dual.

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Support Video Software Solution Providers That Put You First

by | There's a difference between software where we are in charge, and software where we, and our work, are captives of our tool providers and their subscription-only services. It is in our own best interest to consistently run cost/benefit analyses of the value our tools provide to each of us. We each get to make the decisions that benefit our businesses, and, at a higher level, we are choosing to support those businesses that either do, or do not, put us first.

Pros and Cons of Cloud vs. On-Prem Streaming Production

by | Should all streaming production operations be shifting to the cloud to take advantage of the scalability, flexibility, and economic benefits of cloud streaming workflows? Or does on-prem still have its time and place? Telestream's Richard Andes, EY's Waseem Ahmad, and IntelliVid Research's Steve Vonder Haar debate the pros and cons of cloud vs. on-prem in this clip from Streaming Media Connect 2023.

All-in-One Streaming Tools Let You Do It All—But Should You?

by | Today, we are seeing a similar conglomeration of features and abilities in today's production hardware, enabling one person to "do it all!" This begs the question: Should you do it all?

State of Streaming Autumn 2023 Survey Report Launches

by | Newest version of twice-annual report expands on "pain points" and growth patterns, available for download now.

Telestream Wirecast 16 and The Next Generation of Professional Live Streaming Software

by | Telestream recently released Wirecast 16. This demo highlights some recently released features that that Telestream believes will prove game-changers in live streaming production.

HEVC vs. H.264: Bandwidth and Cost Savings

by | The case for moving from ubiquitous older video codecs like H.264 to newer codecs like AV1 or HEVC (H.265) is typically expressed in terms of encoding efficiency that translates to bandwidth and cost savings. For major content companies like Warner Bros. Discovery that have adopted H.265, how much has their experience borne out that hypothesis?

Glass-to-Glass Report: Comparing Low-Latency Streaming Providers

by | In this article, I examine low-latency services provided by streaming CDNs, removing actual vendor names and making conclusions based on delivery method. I'll start with a discussion of the basics of latency before moving on to the testing results and analysis.

The 2023 Streaming Media Readers' Choice Awards Finalists

by | More than 1,200 readers voted in 18 categories. We'll announce the winners in the November/December issue of Streaming Media, but here's a tease—the top three vote-getters in each category. And you just might be surprised at the names you see.

With Social Video Sizing, Serve Your Viewers What They’re Hungry For

by | The customer wanting to watch your stream on Insta does not want a horizontal video shoehorned into a vertical frame. The customer watching the horizontal version doesn't want the vertical slice with the same thing blurred out behind it to fill the frame. Each of those customers is hungry for that particular experience. It's your job to give your customers what they are hungry for.

Review: Ant Media Server (Enterprise Edition)

by | This review will highlight Ant Media Server and many of the features supported with the streaming server. Viewers will also learn how to configure the WebRTC streaming server on Amazon Web Services and how to get up and running with delivering live streams and video-on-demand streams.

How to Engage Remote Viewers in Hybrid Events

by | Too often, offsite attendees are treated as afterthoughts in hybrid events, where all the emphasis is on the audience in the room. But drawing in the remote audience and recognizing the importance of doing so is critical. Innovative strategies abound for drawing in remote viewers and creating more compelling experiences; Stream4Us' Anthony Burokas, LiveX's Anna Cowdery, and Howard & Associates' Andy Howard offer some best practices to best engage remote viewers in hybrid events.

Tutorial: Advanced Live Streaming and Recording with the AJA HELO PLUS

by | Streaming engineer and strategist and Streaming Media The Video Doctor columnist Robert Reinhardt of VideoRx discusses some of his favorite features of the new AJA HELO Plus Advanced Streaming and Recording Appliance in this new tutorial video. A longtime user of the original HELO in his own professional live productions, discusses the new chassis design, new layout features for picture-in-picture and more, streaming to two destinations simultaneously, new SRT support, and more.

Backward Design for Educational Video Production

by | To generalize Backward Design beyond curricular development: What should a teacher and production crew set out to accomplish when designing and executing a course introduction video? What is the value of this type of video and how is it maximized?

What Is Hybrid Event Streaming in 2023?

As streaming has moved through the pandemic years into a new normal that isn't exactly what anyone expected, the meaning of hybrid event streaming production and delivery that has emerged over the last few years continues to evolve. So what does it mean in 2023, for producers, organizations, and audiences, both onsite and remote? And what can streamers do to level the playing field for those participating from near and far? In this clip from their recent panel at Streaming Media Connect 2023, LiveX's Anna Cowdery, Ohio State's Derrick Freeman, Boston 25 News's Ben Ratner, Stream4us' Anthony Burokas, and Howard & Associates' Andy Howard discuss best definitions and best practices for hybrid event video in 2023.