Why Not to Self Host Your Own Videos? Challenges in Self-hosting videos
At VdoCipher, we have worked with thousands of online businesses for their secure video hosting. In this period we have developed a broad understanding of the video hosting requirements that businesses have. A number of our customers had previously tried to self-host video content. Here we share our learnings from working with our customers. We see that in many cases, the first idea that comes to the video creator is to self-host videos. This means having an in-house team to handle video streaming & hosting technology. However, handling the video hosting on their own end is often not technically and…
DRM Player: Secure Video Player
Understanding DRM Systems for DRM Player An online DRM player uses DRM systems which are designed to protect digital content from unauthorized access and distribution. The core components of a DRM system include: Content Packaging: Encrypting the content to make it secure. License Server: Issues licenses to decrypt content. Client/Player: Software or device that plays the content, requests, and enforces the license terms. Specific DRM Systems Configurations Google Widevine Packaging: Use CENC (Common Encryption) standard for packaging content. License Server: Set up a license server or use a Widevine service provider. Client Implementation: Widevine CDM must be implemented in the…
HLS Encryption & HLS DRM for Securing Video Content
HTTP Live Streaming (HLS streaming), developed by Apple, was designed to replace the Flash player on iPhones. HLS is adaptive to network conditions, making it a favored protocol among streaming services. It automatically adjusts to different screen sizes and the bandwidth available on a user’s network, which enhances viewing experiences across various devices. Supported by HTML5 video players, HLS enables streaming at the optimal bitrate for a user's connection without interrupting playback. This feature is crucial for video content, as it allows seamless scaling of video quality. Table of Contents: What is HLS? How & Why Apple Developed HLS Encryption…
101 Online Course Creation Tools
Are you looking to create an online course? Otherwise you wouldn't be reading this. As a course creator, you have two options, be an "Expert" or "Be the Curious Novice" and teach as you learn. From inception to launch, course creators follow a long journey in creating & perfecting their material and then marketing + selling it online. Therefore, we have compiled a comprehensive list of 101 tools you might need to create and monetise that online course you have been planning lately. A brief categorization is listed at the start and then we dwell on each tool individually. There…
Flutter DRM Video Plugin or SDK
In today's world of instant gratification, videos have become a go-to for people to consume content, whether it's for learning or entertainment. People prefer to watch rather than read or listen. Whether it's a tutorial, a movie, or a music video, when it comes to building mobile apps, ensuring video playback has become almost crucial. However, as easy as it may sound, integrating video playback into a mobile application can be challenging, especially when using Flutter. The task becomes even more challenging when you consider the different video formats, resolutions, and devices that the app will be running on. In…