Live streaming which used to be limited to TV broadcasters has now prevailed on the internet. It has now become an integral part of video streaming which also includes VOD. For businesses looking to expand into live streaming after being an edTech or media VOD, it becomes important to understand basic concepts. In the following sections, we have covered challenges faced with live streaming, codec requirements, and also important features related to live streaming media players. We have also covered the basics of Compression/encoding, Segmentation, Content delivery network (CDN) distribution, CDN caching, and final Decoding and video playback via player…
VOD Streaming Services Provider with secure Video on Demand Solutions
The initial developments of video compression technologies in the 1980s and the growth and popularity of the Internet in the 1990s motivated the concept of streaming videos over the Internet to many potential clients. For much of the 1990s, research in academia and industry focused on designing and implementing new protocols to stream internet videos from dedicated streaming servers. VOD Streaming Services made their first appearance in the early 1990s. Video on demand is a technology that allows users to select and watch video content on their computers or mobile devices. It is a type of streaming media, meaning that…
AWS DRM or Digital Rights Management Solution Providers & Benefits
DRM keeps the digital content secure and helps in minimising online piracy and unauthorised access to premium content. AWS DRM works in various ways, such as limiting the number of devices consuming the media, restricting how the media is loaded/downloaded and much more. DRM services are developing in response to the rise of online piracy owing to the extensive use of peer to peer exchange models. DRM restricts the file playback to users who have authenticated with a third-party DRM license server. AWS DRM does so by packaging a DRM header in the segment of the file. The DRM package…
How to Embed Videos in MasterStudy LMS
MasterStudy LMS is a powerful WordPress-based learning management system (LMS) that enables educators, trainers, and businesses to create and sell online courses. The platform offers robust course management features, and embedding videos in MasterStudy LMS enhances the learning experience, providing engaging and interactive content for students. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process of how to embed videos in MasterStudy LMS using VdoCipher, a secure video hosting platform with DRM encryption, dynamic watermarking, and advanced playback controls. By the end of this article, you’ll know exactly how to embed videos into your MasterStudy LMS courses, ensuring high-quality playback…
Dacast Alternative for Secure and Customizable Video Hosting
Dacast is a prominent video hosting platform offering live streaming and on-demand video services. While it provides a range of features suitable for various industries, some users may seek alternatives due to specific requirements such as enhanced security measures, greater customization options, or more flexible pricing structures. Identifying a platform that aligns closely with unique business needs is crucial for organizations aiming to deliver secure and high-quality video content to their audience. Vdocipher is a video platform that provides innovative video tech solutions to the E-learning and Media industry. Users can host videos and embed videos on websites or applications.…
Widevine Content Decryption Module or CDM DRM & its browser components
Digitalization of media assets such as video, audio, software, images, and PDFs has challenged traditional copyright laws. Sensitive documents, video footage, premium content have a very high value than the cost incurred to create. These multimedia contents are often illegally reused, remixed, and later republished. Hence comes the need for a proper protection mechanism of digital assets. With digital storage, there is always a risk of unwanted access to your library. No one wants their files to be illegally downloaded, shared or uploaded on unauthorized networks. Distributors and asset owners now have access to a range of content protection technologies…