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…
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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…
What is Transcoding & Why It is Important For Video Streaming?
Digital storage of any media requires conversion from analog to digital format. The initial digital format after media production is still a raw file. For it to be stored and accessed across different devices, it needs to be compressed in a particular digital format compatible across the device. This form of video compression for files to make them compatible with a target device is called encoding. The terms video encoding and video transcoding are sometimes used interchangeably, in spite of the use-case difference between the two. What is Transcoding & How Does Video Transcoding Differ From Encoding? Generally speaking, encoding…
57 Video Hosting Features for Video Platform
We list 57 video hosting features that VdoCipher provides for securing videos from piracy, ensuring smooth playback of videos, and managing videos in bulk via dashboard and API. The features are categorized into various segments for better clarity. Respective tutorial or documentation is linked with each feature. Jump to a particular category for video hosting features by selecting from below. Security Video Player AWS hosting & CDN Dashboard ,Integrations,API/SDKs. (more…)
Online Video Platform Comparison: I Tried & Reviewed Top 6 Platforms
The number of online video platforms keeps rising every single day. Now that the whole world is forced to stay in their homes; people are consuming more content online than they were ever before. Be it entertainment or education, there are several video platforms catering to these needs. The ones being successful the most are the ones focusing on their audience. Be it good content or even a good user experience. After all great content won’t amount to anything if the user can’t access the content seamlessly. This is why several video platforms opt for third-party solutions to take care…