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 HTML5 Video API to enhance their use for complex integrations. This introduction made HTML5 video player a reality…
Live Streaming Player : Best Media Features for App & Web
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…
RTSP Vs RTMP Protocol : A Concise Comparison
In this blog, we've examined RTMP (Real-Time Messaging Protocol) and RTSP (Real-Time Streaming Protocol) to discover that RTMP stands out for its low latency, and real-time video streaming, making it ideal for social media and live platforms. Conversely, RTSP excels in controlling streaming media, such as in surveillance systems, focusing on media stream management rather than mere transmission. We've compared RTMP and RTSP operational methods, benefits, limitations, and unique features like encryption and packet structures. This analysis highlights each protocol's suitability for different streaming scenarios. Accompanying this is an infographic visually contrasting RTMP's strengths in live streaming against RTSP's capabilities…
Understanding OTT DRM for hassle free Implementations
Over-the-top (OTT) streaming is partly a subset of VOD streaming and has revolutionized the way audiences consume video content. OTT streaming is limited to internet-based streaming including live stream. From Netflix to Amazon Prime, OTT platforms deliver content directly to users via the internet, bypassing traditional cable or satellite TV. With ease of delivering video content across the globe through the internet there comes the threat of piracy. Even basic encryption does not work as the key to decrypt the content is also accessible within the network. This has motivated the tech giants like Google and Apple to provide a…
VOD OTT Difference in Workflow Fundamentals and Technology
The manner in which we consume media is undergoing a major shift and the traditional ways of accessing content, tied to terrestrial broadcasts or physical media, have been complemented (and often supplanted) by new-generation solutions. We are moving from long to short content, from HD to UHD, from static to adaptive stream, and so on. Similarly, terms like Over-the-Top (OTT) and Video-on-Demand (VOD) which are used interchangeably for video streaming have distinct workflows, technologies, and delivery mechanisms. Let us discuss these VOD OTT differences one by one. Table of Contents: VOD OTT Difference VOD Workflow Fundamentals OTT Workflow Fundamentals OTT…
DRM Platforms Importance & Implementation Guide for Video Production
Video content consumption is at an all-time high and is the main medium to convey information. With the widespread access to the internet, there have been too many cases of hacked videos making their way to the internet illegally. Video creators and businesses not only need to protect their videos in production but also while distributing them online. There needs to be a secure technology to protect and manage your premium content during consumption. Digital Rights Management (DRM) technology is used to protect digital content. DRM technology helps control how users can access and use digital content. For example, DRM…