Live streaming which used to be limited to TV broadcasters has now prevailed on the internet. It has now become an integral part of video streaming which also includes VOD. For businesses looking to expand into live streaming after being an edTech or media VOD, it becomes important to understand basic concepts. In the following sections, we have covered challenges faced with live streaming, codec requirements, and also important features related to live streaming media players. We have also covered the basics of Compression/encoding, Segmentation, Content delivery network (CDN) distribution, CDN caching, and final Decoding and video playback via player…
Best Video Player for Android Comparison 2024
Media player with multimedia capabilities is one of the important features in today’s smartphones. Most of the video content is consumed on smart devices and viewers continue their tasks like sending emails, surfing apps keeping the video playback on through Picture-in-Picture mode. Playing audio/video on an Android app has become a basic function with android video players becoming more and more customizable. Some of the best video players for Android offer multi format support, easy customizations, hardware acceleration, subtitle support and much more. In this blog, we have compared the best video player for Android based on speed, battery consumption,…
Top 17 Online Video Players For 2024
Online Video Player Top 17 HTML5 Video Player For Your Website Some time ago, we installed a Flash media player to stream videos. But, HTML5 video players offer an easy way to integrate native video players on your website. Try Custom Video Player Show more Table of Contents: What is an Online Video Player? Open-Source Online Video Player vs Propriety media player Top 17 Online Video Players What Features Matter the most in an HTML5 Video Player? FAQs When looking for an online video player for your website, you might hear the names YouTube and Vimeo before any else. That’s…
How To Implement Shaka Player For DRM playback
If you are looking to stream your content along with DRM, chances are that you're bound to come across Shaka player. As an open-source JS library, the Shaka player is widely used for adaptive video streaming. You can play content based on DASH and HLS, without browser plugins, with the help of an Encrypted media extension. So, in order to help others out and make it easier for others to learn about using Shaka player for DRM playback, I wrote this article. So, without further ado, let's get started. Table of Contents: What is Encrypted Media Extension (EME) What is…
What is Video Bitrate, and How Does it Affect Video Quality?
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…
A Comprehensive Guide to Video Monetization Platforms and Models for Digital Revenue
You are here because you are looking for ways to monetize your video content, right? Gone are the days when you used to create online videos just for hobby purposes. Earlier when creators wanted to monetize their videos, YouTube was the only bet. Fast forward to now, things have changed, with the creator economy boom, the number of video monetization platforms has also risen. Today the world of video monetization is as big as the content we binge-watch. And it's not just about cashing in but also owning your content and being the boss of your income. But let’s be…