Premium Video on Demand (PVOD) has reshaped the world of entertainment, redefining how we consume movies. Gone are the days when movie watchers had to wait patiently for a film's theatrical release before enjoying it in the comfort of their homes. With PVOD, the silver screen experience is now just a few clicks away, allowing viewers to savor the latest blockbusters from their own couches. This revolutionary concept not only provides instant access to cinematic treasures but also sparks debates about the future of movie theatres and the evolving landscape of film distribution. Table of Contents: Brief Overview of Video…
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What is Video Bandwidth ? 720p, 1080p, GB Transfer Explained
Internet capacity is robust, but now that we’re all working from home, there has been a massive increase in global internet consumption beyond its usual spike. In 2020, The European Union called on streaming services like YouTube and Netflix to scale back their offering to prevent broadband networks from crashing. This means offering videos in SD rather than HD to reduce global bandwidth consumption. Videos are by far the biggest consumer of bandwidth and as per the CISCO report, streaming three hours of video content generates more Internet traffic than whole household consumption. This is how important video bandwidth is.…
Video Paywall and DRM Video Protection for Secure Monetization
Video paywall is essentially a digital barrier that restricts access to video content unless the viewer has paid for it. In other words, instead of freely available videos, content behind a paywall requires users to purchase a subscription or make a payment (one-time or recurring) before they can watch. This mechanism is extremely important for content creators and businesses to monetize video content directly. By implementing a paywall, streaming platforms and video publishers can generate a steady revenue stream from their videos rather than relying solely on ads or free distribution. Table of Contents: What is Video Paywall? Types of…
Top 13 Live Streaming Platforms: All You Need To Know in 2025
Live streaming is everywhere! Whether you are a content creator looking to engage with your audience live, an educator trying to connect with your students online, or even a sports broadcaster streaming live. Live streaming although majorly started with gamers streaming their content online and engaged with them. It has now shifted with people of different walks using it for different purposes. Teachers use live streaming to teach students from different geographical locations together online. Table Of Content: What is Live Streaming? What is a Live Streaming Website? Live Streaming Stats and Trends in 2023 What are the Benefits of…
MPEG-DASH: Dynamic Adaptive Streaming Over HTTP Explained (2025)
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…
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…