In its raw or uncompressed form, the video can be quite heavy. It’s quite difficult to upload and share videos in their raw form. Also, video streaming protocols are quite dependent on the type of device/browser where the video is playing. This is where video encoding comes into play. As the heavy raw files are compressed into a lighter version while maintaining most of the original quality and different protocols are encoded to adhere to the streaming protocols required. Table Of Content: What is Video Encoding? How Does the Video Encoding Process Work? Why Would You Need to Encode Your…
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Everything you need to know about Netflix Password Sharing Crackdown
It seems like Netflix fun days are soon coming to an end with crackdown on Password Sharing. Netflix is testing a new feature which might change things for its users. Netflix has started to prompt messages to some users that it suspects are accessing or streaming on borrowed accounts. It has been reported by many users that they are getting a screen saying, "If you don't live with the owner of this account, you need your own account to keep watching." It also asks them to sign up for a free 1-month trial and provides click-through buttons to sign up…
Videos in WordPress Guide & Best WordPress Video Format
WordPress (WordPress.org) is an open-source content management system (CMS) used at a high scale because of its ease of use, scalability, and flexibility. On WordPress, different types of content are created and managed, including blogs, posts, videos, and more. It is used by individual users of big corporations. According to W3Techs, WordPress is used by nearly 43% of websites on the internet and is the most popular CMS for the past 12 years in a row. To embed and display video in WordPress website, there are video plugins available for WordPress with add-on functionalities. One such popular plugin known for…
Flutter Video Player with Controls & 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…
AVPlayer: How to Build a Video Player for iOS?
In the vibrant realm of iOS development, the ability to seamlessly integrate audio and video playback can significantly enhance the user experience. The AVPlayer class, intrinsic to Apple's AVFoundation framework, provides developers with a robust toolset for controlling and managing this multimedia content. Whether you're looking to embed videos, stream music, or even delve into the intricacies of Digital Rights Management (DRM) and Adaptive Bitrate Streaming, AVPlayer stands as the heart of these operations. This article demystifies AVPlayer, offering insights into its functionalities, from basic setup to advanced customizations, ensuring that you can harness its full potential in your iOS…
Video Player Analytics: 15 Parameters to Track in Video Analytics
Video Analytics and Video Player Analytics has been a buzzword for many years now and the hype around it has only been increasing. However many businesses are still unsure of what exact data points to look at, what analyses to make, and what changes to make in your videos/courses/movies based on the data. In this blog, I mention the key 15 metrics that one should get in video analytics and how to use them to enhance viewer experience, prevent misuse, and increase revenues. The context mentioned here is both general for any use case and what can be particularly achieved…