During the pandemic when most of the world was under lockdown and more people were online than ever, major video streaming platforms took a collective decision to limit video content to 480p to relieve strain on global mobile networks. Did you know YouTube (35%) and Netflix (15%) account for 50% of all global mobile internet traffic? The report also suggests 79% of global mobile data traffic will be video by 2022. With this growth rate, video codecs will play an even bigger role in the years to come. Statista provides information on the level of global mobile video traffic from…
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Google Cloud Video Streaming with Media CDN and Multi-DRM
Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is a comprehensive suite of cloud computing services that offers a variety of modular tools for computing, data storage, data analytics, and machine learning, among others. It is designed to run on the same infrastructure that Google uses for its own products, such as Google Search, Gmail, and YouTube. This shared infrastructure provides GCP with the reliability, scalability, and security needed to support some of the largest services on the internet. Table of Contents: What is Google Cloud Video Hosting? A Brief History of Google Cloud Infrastructure Design of Google Cloud Evolution of Google Cloud Services…
How to Embed Video in HTML Using iframe or Video Tag Element
Embedding a video file in an HTML document allows the video playback directly in the web browser without needing a separate video player application. HTML video embedding is also important because it will enable videos to be played on mobile devices that do not have a dedicated video player application. For example, many smartphones and tablets do not have a JavaScript video player application installed, but they can still play video files embedded in an HTML document. Additionally, HTML video embedding can be used to create a video gallery, where multiple videos can be displayed on a single page. An…
MPEG-DASH Player: Dynamic Adaptive Streaming Over HTTP Explained (2024)
There is a lot that goes on behind every video stream. To stream your videos seamlessly, video streaming protocols play a huge role. They break the video into smaller chunks and send it to the viewer. Depending on your requirements and end goals there are several protocols available. One of these is MPEG-DASH, which is widely used to stream videos online. In this article, I'd shed more light on what MPEG-DASH is, how it works, and also how it compares to HLS, another streaming protocol. TABLE OF CONTENT What is MPEG-DASH? What is MPEG Dash Playback? Is MPEG Dash playback…
Live Streaming Server Video Technology in 2024
A live streaming server is a specialized type of server that is designed to broadcast real-time video and audio content over the internet. It plays a crucial role in enabling live streaming technology, which has become popular for events like sports, concerts, conferences, and personal live broadcast on platforms like Twitch or YouTube Live. Table of Contents: What is a video streaming server? Video streaming architecture Types of streaming servers Functionality of a live streaming server Live streaming server protocols and technologies Setting up a live streaming server Live streaming server issues and troubleshooting Network considerations for live streaming FAQs…
Live online courses/lessons in HD live stream
The COVID-19 global pandemic and the social distancing policies have significantly transformed the educational landscape, shifting from traditional in-person learning to a fully online distance learning model. This shift has led to the emergence of new educational paradigms. As billions of students transition to studying from home & live online courses, educators are leveraging various technologies to maintain the continuity and quality of education. This directive affected over 200 million students and 20 million instructors, necessitating a swift adaptation to new methods of HD live stream teaching and learning. “The global e-learning market, including online live learning, was valued at…