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…
High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC/H.265 Codec) Explained
High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC), also known as H.265 codec, was released in January 2013 as a significant advancement in video compression. HEVC codec delivers high-quality video with reduced file sizes and lower delivery costs, making it ideal for handling high-resolution 4K and 8K videos. Developed as an open standard by ITU-T's VCEG and ISO/IEC MPEG, HEVC achieves up to 50% better compression than AVC and 75% compared to MPEG-2, revolutionizing video streaming and transmission with cost-efficient, high-quality playback. This technology has become the preferred standard for video coding for various industries due to its ability to efficiently manage video…
Vimeo vs Dacast: Which One Should You Choose
In the dynamic landscape of video hosting, Vimeo and Dacast stand out as leading platforms, each equipped with a suite of powerful features. As businesses and content creators increasingly move their video operations online, choosing the right platform becomes essential in shaping their digital presence and strategy. When choosing a video hosting platform, the debate often centers between popular options as Vimeo vs Dacast. Both are well-regarded for their diverse features and target different use cases. Vimeo is known for being a creator-friendly platform, catering primarily to artists, filmmakers, and businesses, while Dacast is a fully integrated streaming platform for…
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?*…
Adaptive Bitrate Streaming: How It Works and Why It Matters?
You'd have noticed that a video would end up taking forever to buffer. You'd rather leave the video platform than be patient enough to sit through a poor-quality stream. As a user, you always have the option to go to another platform. But as a video platform, this can be really bad news, as you end up losing your important users. Poor quality streams usually happen when your internet speed fluctuates and your video starts buffering. Buffering happens since your internet can't download the video files fast enough to keep up with the video playback. This is why in many…