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…
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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?*…
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As a student getting the best out of our studies can be a really major challenge. Keeping up with your studies, assignments, and projects can be really taxing at times. With too much on your plate, it is easy to get lost in the chaos and ultimately get behind your studies. A lot of students face challenges such as remaining productive throughout the year, keeping up with our schedules, memorizing key information, meeting crucial deadlines, and even managing their time better. All these challenges can be easily overcome with the help of study apps for students. Let’s say, you have…