The Video Codec Landscape 2022
May 12, 2022 10:51 am Comments Off on The Video Codec Landscape 2022Over the last three years, many streaming producers went from working with a single codec, H.264, to no less than... View Article
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Exploring Low-Latency Technology Options Across Wowza’s Product Portfolio
October 7, 2021 8:08 am Comments Off on Exploring Low-Latency Technology Options Across Wowza’s Product PortfolioJan Ozer is a streaming expert who develops training courses for buisinesses and contributes to Streaming Media Magazine. ... View Article
H.266 Codec: Versatile Video Coding (VVC) Explained
August 2, 2021 8:10 am Comments Off on H.266 Codec: Versatile Video Coding (VVC) ExplainedThis article provides a quick overview of the VVC codec: what it is, how it performs, what it costs,... View Article
AV1 Codec: AOMedia Video 1 Explained
July 26, 2021 8:35 am Comments Off on AV1 Codec: AOMedia Video 1 ExplainedThis article provides a quick overview of the AV1 codec: what it is, how it performs, what it costs,... View Article
H.265 Codec: High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) Explained
July 9, 2021 8:40 am Comments Off on H.265 Codec: High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) ExplainedThis article provides a quick overview of the HEVC codec: what it is, how it performs, what it costs,... View Article
VP9 Codec: Google’s Open-Source Technology Explained
June 28, 2021 6:52 am Comments Off on VP9 Codec: Google’s Open-Source Technology ExplainedThis article provides a quick overview of the VP9 codec: what it is, how it performs, what it costs,... View Article
H.264 Codec: Advanced Video Coding (AVC) Explained
June 14, 2021 8:08 am Comments Off on H.264 Codec: Advanced Video Coding (AVC) ExplainedThis article provides a quick overview of the H.264 codec: what it is, how it performs, what it costs,... View Article
The Streaming Codec Landscape in 2021
January 12, 2021 6:00 am Comments Off on The Streaming Codec Landscape in 2021By any measure, 2020 was a hectic year for video codecs or the compression technologies that drive streaming video.... View Article
Frame Rate: A Beginner’s Guide for Live Streaming
November 19, 2020 7:24 am Comments Off on Frame Rate: A Beginner’s Guide for Live StreamingChoosing the Frame Rate for Live Streaming This article will explore factors to consider when choosing your frame rate... View Article
CBR vs. VBR: Difference Between Constant Bitrate and Variable Bitrate
October 30, 2020 7:27 am Comments Off on CBR vs. VBR: Difference Between Constant Bitrate and Variable BitrateOne of the most common encoding parameters available for live and on-demand streaming is bitrate control, which dictates how... View Article
6 Best CDNs for Live Streaming
February 24, 2020 6:52 am Comments Off on 6 Best CDNs for Live StreamingAnyone streaming a live event to more than a few dozen viewers should consider distributing the video through a... View Article
How to Choose the Right Server Software for HTTP Low Latency
June 24, 2019 9:00 am Comments Off on How to Choose the Right Server Software for HTTP Low LatencyMany producers are seeking a low-latency technology for their streaming applications. In general, there are two primary technologies to choose... View Article
