With the growth and acceptance of Flutter as a cross-platform development tool, complex demands like setting up video streaming solutions are also on the rise. Google has already taken care of the default plugin for video playback but it missed essential features for a smooth experience. To stream video with a Flutter plugin, you'll need to integrate your Flutter project, ensuring secure and DRM-protected video delivery. The key benefit over basic video plugins is not only security but also features like Dynamic Watermarking, Offline Playback, Advanced Analytics, Global CDN, and Multi-Device Compatibility. We will also discuss the Flutter Video Streaming…
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What is Video Bitrate, and How Does it Affect Video Quality?
Some of the most common questions I get asked on video quality are- What is the size of a video for a certain pixel quality? (Say 1 hour 1080p video) What does kbps mean? How much video bandwidth will 1 hour 1000 kbps video consume? I want my videos in 1080/720/480/360 p like Youtube. How does VdoCipher enable that? How many video quality options I need to have to ensure smooth playback across the world? Why does VdoCipher provide video bitrate (kbps) as quality options and not pixels (p)? Here are some key definitions and concepts to help everybody better understand…
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…
What is Streaming, How It Works, and the Technology Behind It
We can all agree that streaming our favorite show or song can turn any day into a perfect escape, bringing entertainment and relaxation at the comfort of our home. Streaming has become such an integral part of our lives that it’s hard to imagine a world without it. Whether you're binge-watching a series, grooving to your favorite playlist, or simply watching a live event in real-time, streaming delivers content to us in the blink of an eye. But have you ever wondered how all of this happens? Behind every smooth playback lies an interesting web of technology, sending data packets…
Estimate your storage, bandwidth and cost usage using VdoCipher
VdoCipher Usage & Pricing Calculator Please enter below details based on 6 month estimate. We know you can not predict some numbers accurately, kindly give your best estimate. Email ID (Compulsory, as we will send custom discounted quote on mail)* Your Name* Are your videos tutorial/e-learning or Media/Entertainment?* Tutorial/E-learning/Training/Courses Media/Movies/Entertainment/Sports How many viewers you have or estimate to have in next 6 months?* How many videos you have or estimate to have?* Average length of one video in minutes?* Average size (in MB) of a video ? (E.g 400 MB for 1 video) Number of Videos Viewed by 1 viewer?*…
React Native Video Player: Add Videos To React Native Apps
Are you an entrepreneur or an enterprise IT leader with plans to launch client-facing web and mobile apps? You will likely use videos heavily since these are increasingly popular. You might be considering the use of React for your proposed web app. Furthermore, you probably want to use React Native for the proposed mobile apps. These frameworks enjoy plenty of popularity. How to incorporate the React video and React Native Video playback functionality? Read on, as we explain that. TABLE OF CONTENT The Importance Of Video Content What Are React and React Native? Setting The Context: Key Challenges In Implementing…