Welcome to the world of video thumbnails - the first point of interaction between your video content and your audience. In this era of digital media, a thumbnail is not just an image; it's a crucial element that can determine the success of your video. It's the hook that draws viewers in, making them click and watch what you've created. This guide is for effective video thumbnail creation, ensuring your videos stand out in the crowded digital landscape. Table of Contents: What is a Video Thumbnail? A Brief History of Video Thumbnails Importance of Video Thumbnails Types of Video Thumbnails…
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…
Safeguarding Your Content in 2023: Best Ways to Share Videos Privately
According to stats, just in 2023, an average person has consumed 17 hours of video online per week. That’s huge, right? Video content and sharing are more popular than ever across the world. However, not all videos are meant for sharing publicly. While there are public video platforms like YouTube where most of the content is meant for sharing, the need for private video hosting solutions has also increased to prevent unauthorized access. A perfect example would be a tutor who wants to host his lecture videos for only authorized users (in this case students). Businesses often suffer a heavy…
SVOD – All You Need To Know About Subscription Video On Demand
OTT is rapidly becoming the preferred way to distribute premium content, with the over-the-top market projected to grow from $40 billion in 2018 to $128 billion by 2026. As more people are cutting cable and choosing to watch their favorite TV shows and movies from the convenience of their own homes, many businesses are turning to Subscription Video on Demand (SVOD) to increase revenues. We expect to see more and more subscription-based video-on-demand services, not just from the now market giants like Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, Disney +, and Apple TV, but from others. Table Of Content: What is SVOD…
Secure Video Management System (VMS) for Video Hosting & Streaming
Secure Video Management System (VMS) is not just secure features, it's essential for any individual or business that values the integrity, privacy, and protection of their video content. With the increasing emphasis on digital media, it's more crucial than ever to ensure that videos are hosted, streamed, and shared with utmost security in mind. Table of Contents: What is a video management system (VMS)? The growing importance of video management in today’s digital age The need for secure video hosting to store footages and pre-recorded videos Risks associated with unsecured video hosting Features of a robust secure VMS VdoCipher secure…
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…