If you are selling a premium video course on Hotmart and want actual piracy protection, a customizable player, and no per-sale fees eating into your margins, embedding an external video host like VdoCipher into Hotmart is the way to go. This guide walks through the exact steps to embed video in Hotmart using VdoCipher, why it matters for course security, and what you gain over Hotmart's default player. Hotmart is one of the largest platforms in Brazil for selling digital courses, especially across Latin America and the Portuguese-speaking market. But when it comes to hosting your course videos, Hotmart's built-in…
History of Netflix: When It Started, Founders & Key Milestones
If you’ve ever wondered when Netflix was created or how it became a global streaming giant, you’re not alone. 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…
Video DRM Explained in Simple Language, 35 Key DRM Terminologies Defined
Whenever we start searching for means to protect copyrighted material, we find terms like DRM. But sources like Wikipedia tells us that, “Digital rights management (DRM) is the management of legal access to digital content. Various tools or technological protection measures, such as access control technologies, can restrict the use of proprietary hardware and copyrighted works.” Since videos are also digital content, let’s understand how Video DRM can be used to protect it from unauthorized access. Table of Contents: What is Video DRM? What are all DRMs available for Video Protection? How Does Video DRM Work? Why is Video DRM…
How to Use OBS Studio For Recording Your Videos & Stream Live?
In today's digital age, live streaming and video content creation have become essential tools for communication, entertainment, and education. Whether you're a gamer sharing your gameplay, a musician performing live, a teacher conducting online classes, or a business professional hosting webinars, high-quality video production is crucial. Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) is a powerful, free, and open-source tool that has become the go-to solution for live streaming and recording. This complete guide aims to demystify OBS for beginners and provide comprehensive insights for more advanced users. We'll walk you through every aspect of using OBS, from installation and initial setup to…
Using HTML Video Controls and Elements for HTML5 Video Streaming
Earlier playback of videos was possible through the use of plugins like Adobe Flash or Silverlight. This was due to no native support for video playback through browsers, thus requiring third-party video and audio plugins. This issue was addressed by a consortium of major browser vendors like Apple, Google, Mozilla, and Microsoft to recommend an update to HTML markup. HTML5 was then introduced with the support of < video > and < audio > HTML elements, HTML video controls, and even a Javascript API to enhance their use for complex integrations. This made the HTML5 video streaming native to most…
SD Vs HD: Video Resolutions, Quality, Formats, Platforms Compared
In video or digital photography, the resolution is the ability of a video or digital camera to record details, such as the number of pixels and their size. The video resolution is one of the few technical aspects of video quality that you can easily understand. You can think of resolution as a long string of numbers. The more numbers, the more detail, and the clearer the video will appear. When comparing SD vs HD, a higher resolution means that each pixel is smaller. (The pixel is the basic building block of a digital picture) TL;DR: SD (Standard Definition) has…