According to the Online vs Offline Learning Survey in Education Sector and other studies across the world, Video usage in the education sector is expected to grow significantly in 2022. Following the onset of the pandemic in 2020, video content evolved into an essential tool for work, education, communication, and entertainment worldwide. According to Statista, in the 4th quarter of 2021, educational videos recorded an audience reach of 34 per cent among internet users worldwide. The main drivers of this growth will be the increasing use of video in online learning and the growing demand for video-based learning content. Table…
Best WordPress Video Hosting Plugin & Issues with Self Hosting
When we start setting up a WordPress CMS website as an eLearning or media platform, we often encounter video hosting issues. A lot of WordPress self-hosting users can be seen complaining about the lag on the website, their disk space running out, and even high costs. This issue is easily solvable by using a WordPress video hosting provider with features and costs as per requirements. This helps you scale up your platform with cost-efficient and scalable solutions with more uptime benefits. Not only it is about making the right move against the cost but also about your video’s security as…
RTSP Vs RTMP Protocol : A Concise Comparison
In this blog, we've examined RTMP (Real-Time Messaging Protocol) and RTSP (Real-Time Streaming Protocol) to discover that RTMP stands out for its low latency, and real-time video streaming, making it ideal for social media and live platforms. Conversely, RTSP excels in controlling streaming media, such as in surveillance systems, focusing on media stream management rather than mere transmission. We've compared RTMP and RTSP operational methods, benefits, limitations, and unique features like encryption and packet structures. This analysis highlights each protocol's suitability for different streaming scenarios. Accompanying this is an infographic visually contrasting RTMP's strengths in live streaming against RTSP's capabilities…
Understanding OTT DRM for hassle free Implementations
Over-the-top (OTT) streaming is partly a subset of VOD streaming and has revolutionized the way audiences consume video content. OTT streaming is limited to internet-based streaming including live stream. From Netflix to Amazon Prime, OTT platforms deliver content directly to users via the internet, bypassing traditional cable or satellite TV. With ease of delivering video content across the globe through the internet there comes the threat of piracy. Even basic encryption does not work as the key to decrypt the content is also accessible within the network. This has motivated the tech giants like Google and Apple to provide a…
VOD OTT Difference in Workflow Fundamentals and Technology
The manner in which we consume media is undergoing a major shift and the traditional ways of accessing content, tied to terrestrial broadcasts or physical media, have been complemented (and often supplanted) by new-generation solutions. We are moving from long to short content, from HD to UHD, from static to adaptive stream, and so on. Similarly, terms like Over-the-Top (OTT) and Video-on-Demand (VOD) which are used interchangeably for video streaming have distinct workflows, technologies, and delivery mechanisms. Let us discuss these VOD OTT differences one by one. Table of Contents: VOD OTT Difference VOD Workflow Fundamentals OTT Workflow Fundamentals OTT…
DRM Platforms Importance & Implementation Guide for Video Production
Video content consumption is at an all-time high and is the main medium to convey information. With the widespread access to the internet, there have been too many cases of hacked videos making their way to the internet illegally. Video creators and businesses not only need to protect their videos in production but also while distributing them online. There needs to be a secure technology to protect and manage your premium content during consumption. Digital Rights Management (DRM) technology is used to protect digital content. DRM technology helps control how users can access and use digital content. For example, DRM…