Author: Roman Chekmazov

In this post, we describe how, on top of that pipeline, 5 built a browser-based console where a single remote operator can run a live pop-up event (with monitoring, input switching, ad signaling, and graphics) using the control capabilities of AWS Elemental MediaLive. Because these events arrive on an international feed shared with other broadcasters, the console also has to supply what a viewer would normally get from a produced channel: holding slates between segments, and on-screen messaging in 5’s own brand.

In this blog, learn how 5, part of Paramount, migrated from a dual-pipeline packaging architecture to AWS Elemental MediaPackage v2—consolidating infrastructure, eliminating manual failover, and expanding to new platforms across a 12-month collaborative journey with AWS. Discover the key technical enhancements delivered through the partnership, including DVB-DASH accessibility signaling, HLS manifest attributes, SCTE-35 flexibility, and SPEKEv2 DRM integration, and how early engagement with beta features accelerated 5’s modernization.

S4C has been the home of Welsh-language television since 1982. In its recent “digital first” strategy, the public service broadcaster describes itself as being “more than a TV channel,” and its mission is clear: to show the world through the Welsh language with content for audiences in Wales, the UK, and beyond on the platforms […]

Introducing new functionality in Amazon Web Services (AWS) Elemental MediaPackage v2 for DVB-DASH and EBU-TT-D support. These standards, working together, are particularly important because they form the backbone of modern European broadcast streaming. They help ensure high-quality, accessible content delivery, while maintaining professional broadcast standards in the streaming era. DVB-DASH DVB-DASH (Digital Video Broadcasting-Dynamic Adaptive […]

In today’s world, accessibility isn’t just a feature— it transforms how many people consume content. While most are familiar with subtitles, accessibility services represent a broader set of solutions for television viewers of all abilities. At Amazon Web Services (AWS), we’re focused on making media accessible to everyone, and today we’ll explore the technologies that […]

In this blog, technologies used to protect content from unauthorized access in the direct-to-consumer (D2C) video delivery domain are discussed and presented in laymen’s terms. To start, let’s answer the question: Why is D2C content protection needed in the first place? Premium video content production is a complex and expensive process. Large budgets are dedicated […]

Introduction This blog provides examples of frequently used API commands/calls for AWS Elemental Live, an Amazon Web Services (AWS) on-premises solution for encoding/transcoding of linear content (events and 24/7 streams). You may decide to use the AWS Elemental Live API for various reasons. These reasons include: testing, troubleshooting, integration with a third party management system, […]