Nowadays, a video streaming service is available just about wherever you look. All you need is a smart TV, a subscription, and an internet connection, and you are all set for entertainment. However, with the launch of new streaming services every day, it may not be easy for people to opt for one that gives the most value. When comparing one streaming service to another, it is not always easy to determine precisely what one offers in comparison to the other. Today’s discussion will compare two well-known streaming platforms: Disney vs Netflix We will also see what advantages Disney Plus…
How to Build your own SVOD Video Subscription Platform in 2023?
Video subscription platform such as Netflix, Disney plus, Hulu has become an innate part of our life. As the existing platforms have played a firm role in our life, new video platforms keep on rising. Recent advancements in tech have made it easier to build your own video subscription platform. If you are someone who just knows how to produce content, you can build your own OTT platform using various tools and services available, without doing any development of your own. In this blog, I'll explore how you can build your own video subscription platform with tools available online. Also,…
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CBR Vs VBR: A Comparison between Constant Bitrate and Variable Bitrate
When it comes to streaming a video online, there is a lot that goes in the background. In order to ensure smooth video playback regardless of network, at times you have to create different bitrate or video qualities to give an optimal experience to viewers. You face several choices here. One set of choices concern the encoder settings. You might have heard about Constant Bitrate (CBR) and Variable Bitrate (VBR) as the two prominent types of encoding. What are they, and how do they differ? Which one should you use? Read on, as we answer these questions. Table of Contents:…
Top 11 OTT Streaming Platforms (OTT Video Streaming Providers)
OTT (“Over-The-Top”) streaming is popular, and its market share continues to grow rapidly. A growing number of consumers all over the world continue to flock towards OTT streaming platforms like Netflix. OTT providers work behind the scene, which makes superior streaming experiences possible. In this post, we talk about the top OTT streaming platforms. Subsequently, we explain the criteria to choose OTT providers. We wrap it all up with a comparison of the top OTT providers. What is an OTT Streaming Platform? OTT streaming refers to a relatively new approach to delivering video content to consumers. In the case of…
H.264 Advanced Video Coding: An overview
You'd have noticed that when you record or create a video, it is often of very high size. These files are called raw files, which are very large in size. These are further converted into relevant formats with the help of video codecs. This ensures that your video is compatible with all the different browsers and devices as they might support the different formats. One such video codec, which is being widely used is H.264 AVC. H.264 Advanced Video Coding (AVC) is a well-known video codec. What exactly is it, and how does it work? How does it compare with…