You’d have noticed that a lot of times videos on Netflix, Prime Video, or Disney plus are not at full resolution (1080p or 4K) on certain Android devices or Chrome browsers. One of the reasons for this is that their content is protected from piracy by Widevine DRM technology and only devices with higher security compatibility are allowed to stream the best quality content. You might be wondering, what Widevine is? Find out all about Widevine DRM, its security levels, compatibility, how it works, and more in this article. TABLE OF CONTENT What is Widevine DRM? History Of Widevine A…
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12 Video Piracy Statistics, 6 Prevention Methods (2023)
If you are a business owner that deals in video content, Chances are that your videos are being pirated and you might be facing a substantial loss of revenue. The movie industry alone incurs a loss of around 40 and $97.1 billion due to digital video piracy. That’s a substantial amount, isn’t it? If you talk about global bandwidth, video piracy and other forms of piracy account for about 24% of global bandwidth. Content creators spend a substantial amount of time creating their content. A lot of TV series you might see on Netflix take months to produce and a…
31 Online Learning Platforms: Global & India (2023)
The tutor can use online learning platforms have increased in recent times. Students turn to the internet to learn new skills, and professionals look for online courses to upskill and advance their careers. Consequently, we now have many platforms to create and sell video courses. According to Orbis Research, the global eLearning industry market will surpass $275 B by 2022. An online learning platform brings numerous benefits, such as : Cost-efficient learning Easy and round-the-clock accessibility Flexibility of education Options for every learning preference - one-to-one online classes, group-based. Seamless use on the smaller screen- a factor that has significantly…
AES Encryption: What it is and how it compares to DRM systems
When you hear the term cyber security, one of the first things that strike to everyone’s mind is AES(Advanced Encryption Standard). The reason for the same is the rise of AES encryption as the global standard of encryption and one of the most popular technologies used for security purposes. If you or your organization offers or is looking out for some cybersecurity solutions, you must have definitely come across the term Advanced Encryption Standard previously. In this blog, we will be looking to illustrate the distinction between AES encryption, secure key exchange protocols, and DRM systems. Popular Streaming protocols that…
Introduction to Encrypted Media Extensions (EME) For DRM Systems
Encrypted Media Extensions is a JavaScript API that enables content protection for premium videos in the browser. EME is important in how a DRM system works. EME API is a W3C-recommended standard, meaning that streaming media applications are interoperable across different browsers irrespective of the underlying DRM system. The cryptographically trusted agent of DRM systems inside browsers is the Content Decryption Module (CDM). The CDM works by receiving the content keys from the remote DRM License Server. The Content Decryption Module then uses the content keys to decode encrypted videos for playback. Streaming media applications use the EME API to…
Video Quality, Bitrate & Pixel, Explained in Simple Language
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…