During the pandemic when most of the world was under lockdown and more people were online than ever, major video streaming platforms took a collective decision to limit video content to 480p to relieve strain on global mobile networks. Did you know YouTube (35%) and Netflix (15%) account for 50% of all global mobile internet traffic? The report also suggests 79% of global mobile data traffic will be video by 2022. With this growth rate, video codecs will play an even bigger role in the years to come. Statista provides information on the level of global mobile video traffic from…
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Why Not to Self Host Your Own Videos? Challenges in Self-hosting videos
At VdoCipher, we have worked with thousands of online businesses for their secure video hosting. In this period we have developed a broad understanding of the video hosting requirements that businesses have. A number of our customers had previously tried to self-host video content. Here we share our learnings from working with our customers. We see that in many cases, the first idea that comes to the video creator is to self-host videos. This means having an in-house team to handle video streaming & hosting technology. However, handling the video hosting on their own end is often not technically and…
What is Streaming, How It Works, and the Technology Behind It
We can all agree that streaming our favorite show or song can turn any day into a perfect escape, bringing entertainment and relaxation at the comfort of our home. Streaming has become such an integral part of our lives that it’s hard to imagine a world without it. Whether you're binge-watching a series, grooving to your favorite playlist, or simply watching a live event in real-time, streaming delivers content to us in the blink of an eye. But have you ever wondered how all of this happens? Behind every smooth playback lies an interesting web of technology, sending data packets…
Estimate your storage, bandwidth and cost usage using VdoCipher
VdoCipher Usage & Pricing Calculator Please enter below details based on 6 month estimate. We know you can not predict some numbers accurately, kindly give your best estimate. Email ID (Compulsory, as we will send custom discounted quote on mail)* Your Name* Are your videos tutorial/e-learning or Media/Entertainment?* Tutorial/E-learning/Training/Courses Media/Movies/Entertainment/Sports How many viewers you have or estimate to have in next 6 months?* How many videos you have or estimate to have?* Average length of one video in minutes?* Average size (in MB) of a video ? (E.g 400 MB for 1 video) Number of Videos Viewed by 1 viewer?*…
React Native Video Player: Add Videos To React Native Apps
Are you an entrepreneur or an enterprise IT leader with plans to launch client-facing web and mobile apps? You will likely use videos heavily since these are increasingly popular. You might be considering the use of React for your proposed web app. Furthermore, you probably want to use React Native for the proposed mobile apps. These frameworks enjoy plenty of popularity. How to incorporate the React video and React Native Video playback functionality? Read on, as we explain that. TABLE OF CONTENT The Importance Of Video Content What Are React and React Native? Setting The Context: Key Challenges In Implementing…
HLS Encryption & HLS DRM for Securing Video Content
HTTP Live Streaming (HLS streaming), developed by Apple, was designed to replace the Flash player on iPhones. HLS is adaptive to network conditions, making it a favored protocol among streaming services. It automatically adjusts to different screen sizes and the bandwidth available on a user’s network, which enhances viewing experiences across various devices. Supported by HTML5 video players, HLS enables streaming at the optimal bitrate for a user's connection without interrupting playback. This feature is crucial for video content, as it allows seamless scaling of video quality. Table of Contents: What is HLS? How & Why Apple Developed HLS Encryption…