HTTP Live Streaming (HLS streaming), developed by Apple, was designed to replace the Flash player on iPhones. HLS is adaptive to network conditions, making it a favored protocol among streaming services. It automatically adjusts to different screen sizes and the bandwidth available on a user’s network, which enhances viewing experiences across various devices. Supported by HTML5 video players, HLS enables streaming at the optimal bitrate for a user's connection without interrupting playback. This feature is crucial for video content, as it allows seamless scaling of video quality. Table of Contents: What is HLS? How & Why Apple Developed HLS Encryption…
Content Creator Economy & Growth Creator Statistics Report
The creator economy is now a multibillion-dollar industry, building the careers of some of the biggest celebrities. This generation of micro-entrepreneurs is estimated to reach $104.2 billion in 2022. Today creators have become increasingly professionalized in their approach to producing content and managing their careers. Global brands and corporations have learned to use this new media environment as an advertising and sales channel. Successful content creators are often compared with film stars and celebrities because of the fame and admiration they earn among their fans and followers. The viewers have a more personal connection to the creators than previous era…
What is DRM Protection Technology, its Working & Types for Media
The rise of digital media and modern technologies has vastly raised the copyright-owning concerns of organizations and individuals. In just a few clicks of a mouse, many copyrighted images, videos and audio files get downloaded or shared without prior permission. In addition, modern techniques and tools have made it easy to convert media (mostly copyrighted) into various digital forms for easy portability and sharing. This is known as ripping, and the best possible solution to it is using DRM technology. This combines with the internet and hundreds of file-sharing tools (like Torrents) to make unauthorized large-scale distribution of copyright media…
101 Online Course Creation Tools
Are you looking to create an online course? Otherwise you wouldn't be reading this. As a course creator, you have two options, be an "Expert" or "Be the Curious Novice" and teach as you learn. From inception to launch, course creators follow a long journey in creating & perfecting their material and then marketing + selling it online. Therefore, we have compiled a comprehensive list of 101 tools you might need to create and monetise that online course you have been planning lately. A brief categorization is listed at the start and then we dwell on each tool individually. There…
Learning Management System 101: All You Need To Know
In recent times we've observed that the education environment has become more complex, and there's a constant challenge to manage learning resources efficiently and effectively. Whether it is lesson planning, student progress tracking, or even corporate training, these tasks can be overwhelming to manage. This is where Learning Management System (LMS) comes, which has helped several organizations to make life easier. Providing a centralized, interactive, and efficient platform for learning. In this comprehensive guide, I delve into the world of LMS, exploring its essence, utility, and the different types available, while also providing insights on selecting the right LMS. I…
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.) Table Of Content: History of…