Digital Rights Management (DRM) allows authorized users to access and use digital content with the use of a license. This is done through DRM systems that are very popular in today’s online activities. The use of DRM tools can help content owners control the use of the content they have produced. DRM Tools are DRM technology systems that are designed to control the use of copyrighted digital media. Their main function is to prevent the unauthorized distribution of copyrighted works. This means that content owners have the power to control the use of their content and the number of times…
Video DRM Explained in Simple Language, 35 Key DRM Terminologies Defined
Whenever we start searching for means to protect copyrighted material, we find terms like DRM. But sources like Wikipedia tells us that, “Digital rights management (DRM) is the management of legal access to digital content. Various tools or technological protection measures, such as access control technologies, can restrict the use of proprietary hardware and copyrighted works.” Since videos are also digital content, let’s understand how Video DRM can be used to protect it from unauthorized access. Table of Contents: What is Video DRM? What are all DRMs available for Video Protection? How Does Video DRM Work? Why is Video DRM…
Using HTML Video Controls and Elements for HTML5 Video Streaming
Earlier playback of videos was possible through the use of plugins like Adobe Flash or Silverlight. This was due to no native support for video playback through browsers, thus requiring third-party video and audio plugins. This issue was addressed by a consortium of major browser vendors like Apple, Google, Mozilla, and Microsoft to recommend an update to HTML markup. HTML5 was then introduced with the support of < video > and < audio > HTML elements, HTML video controls, and even a Javascript API to enhance their use for complex integrations. This made the HTML5 video streaming native to most…
SD Vs HD: Video Resolutions, Quality, Formats, Platforms Compared
In video or digital photography, the resolution is the ability of a video or digital camera to record details, such as the number of pixels and their size. The video resolution is one of the few technical aspects of video quality that you can easily understand. You can think of resolution as a long string of numbers. The more numbers, the more detail, and the clearer the video will appear. When comparing SD vs HD, a higher resolution means that each pixel is smaller. (The pixel is the basic building block of a digital picture) TL;DR: SD (Standard Definition) has…
What is DRM Technology, its Working & How to use it
The rise of digital media and modern technologies has vastly raised the copyright-owning concerns of organizations and individuals. In just a few clicks of a mouse, many copyrighted images, videos and audio files get downloaded or shared without prior permission. In addition, modern techniques and tools have made it easy to convert media (mostly copyrighted) into various digital forms for easy portability and sharing. This is known as ripping, and the best possible solution to it is using DRM technology. This combines with the internet and hundreds of file-sharing tools (like Torrents) to make unauthorized large-scale distribution of copyright media…
Google Widevine DRM: Guide to Security & Integration
Google Widevine DRM: L1 & L3 Security and 1 Day Integration Trial One of the main reasons several OTT and e-learning platforms implement and use Widevine DRM is to ensure they earn maximum revenues from their content by restricting illegal free distribution of their content due to video piracy. Try Google Widevine DRM Direct Partner with Google for Widevine DRM AWS Standard Technology Partner Table of Contents: What is Widevine DRM? History Of Widevine A Refresher On DRM Widevine Security Levels: L1, L2, L3 Google Widevine DRM Compatibility How Does Widevine DRM Work? VdoCipher’s Widevine DRM Architecture + Streaming Setup…