There is a lot that goes on behind every video stream. To stream your videos seamlessly, video streaming protocols play a huge role. They break the video into smaller chunks and send it to the viewer. Depending on your requirements and end goals there are several protocols available. One of these is MPEG-DASH, which is widely used to stream videos online. In this article, I'd shed more light on what MPEG-DASH is, how it works, and also how it compares to HLS, another streaming protocol. TABLE OF CONTENT What is MPEG-DASH? What is MPEG Dash Playback? Is MPEG Dash playback…
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How To Prevent Video Download From Your Website?
"How to Prevent video download?" This has been a major concern for any video platform looking to generate revenue for them. Let’s take a scenario which we recently faced with a customer. Andrew, a product head in a major eLearning video platform based in the USA reached out to us. Their platform allows individual teachers to create courses on their platform. These are pre recorded videos and contain the complete syllabus for the year. Their courses were really popular among students. But they saw a steep decline in the number of sign ups and views of their popular courses. After…
What is Video Resolution, Types, Advantages & Disadvantages
Whether you are a content creator, a video producer, or even just stream videos online. You'd have come across the term video resolution several times. The resolution of a video or an image basically tells you the quality of a video and determines how clear a particular video is. A higher-resolution video would have crisper and clearer images, as there are more pixels. Ultimately giving you better video quality. We will explain what a video resolution is, why it is important, and also discuss its various types to make you understand the difference between aspect ratios. Table Of Content: What…
Cloud Video Platforms: How It Works & Top 7 List
In 2025, cloud video platforms have become essential tools for businesses delivering secure and scalable video content across the globe. From e-learning and media to enterprise communications and OTT platforms, these platforms provide powerful tools to host, stream, protect, and monetize video at scale. With growing demand for DRM protection, AI-driven analytics, and mobile-optimized playback, selecting the right cloud video solution is more important than ever. Cloud video platform have reduced the infrastructure needs as compared to traditional broadcasting technologies. They are being potentially recognized for their features like unlimited storage, convenience, scalability, and security. This guide explains how cloud…
History of Netflix- Founding, Model, Timeline, Milestones (2025)
Here at VdoCipher, we are in awe of how the history of Netflix has consistently innovated in video streaming. Over the history of Netflix, the company has maintained a content catalog that was earlier delivered via mail. When the technology infrastructure became available Netflix pioneered video technology, which revolutionized home-based video entertainment. The technical decisions that Netflix takes often serve as guides for VdoCipher's course of action, while the long-term vision that the company has executed in its two decades has helped it stand out from the competition. Netflix offers a fantastic glimpse into how long-term strategy and decision-making ensured…
15+ Best Study Apps For Students In 2025
As a student getting the best out of our studies can be a really major challenge. Keeping up with your studies, assignments, and projects can be really taxing at times. With too much on your plate, it is easy to get lost in the chaos and ultimately get behind your studies. A lot of students face challenges such as remaining productive throughout the year, keeping up with our schedules, memorizing key information, meeting crucial deadlines, and even managing their time better. All these challenges can be easily overcome with the help of study apps for students. Let’s say, you have…