Category: Compute

Introduction AWS Elemental MediaLive is a broadcast-grade video encoder with a comprehensive suite of metrics that can be monitored for stream quality and health, along with a full set of alerts that can be acted upon to ensure the best viewer experience. There are scenarios where a source is present on a MediaLive input but the […]

In the realm of digital streaming, efficient video encoding is critical in achieving optimal performance and cost-effective transmission to end-user devices. However, video encoding introduces the potential for quality loss, leading to a subpar end-user experience. This concern is further exacerbated in the realm of live streaming, where latency is a critical factor, and only […]

Live sports online streaming is a fast-growing market, forecast to grow from USD $18.6B in 2021 to USD $93.1B by 2027, a compound annual growth rate of 24.64% from 2022 to 2030. Sports streaming platforms continually advance, employing diverse strategies to delight users and enrich viewer engagement. These tactics encompass extended statistics and match facts, augmented […]

Amazon Web Services (AWS) recently launched a Thumbnail Image Preview feature as part of the AWS Elemental MediaLive service. This new feature not only provides a mechanism for quality control of live content, but also enables integration with media analysis services, like Amazon Rekognition, to automate content review and validate workflows. MediaLive automatically generates thumbnails […]

Introduction In the dynamic realm of media and entertainment, the demand for innovative solutions is pronounced. Multi-tenant applications allow diverse stakeholders to coexist within a single ecosystem while harnessing shared resources. Yet, as the digital landscape continues to evolve, so do the challenges associated with optimizing resource allocation, cost efficiency, and performance management. As the […]

This blog is co-authored by Winnie Cruzan, Senior Content Marketing Manager at OnePlan and Cem Kilinic, Senior Architect at OnePlan. Introduction In the ever-evolving world of venue management, staying ahead of the curve is paramount to success. As venue owners strive to deliver unforgettable experiences at their stadiums, arenas, conference centres and beyond, the power […]

As content providers look to streamline their video workflows, the expert media infrastructure architects at LOGIC are helping customers realize their visions via its PORTAL solution for remote orchestration. Built on Amazon Web Services (AWS), PORTAL simplifies the implementation of cloud-based media workflows by serving as an abstraction layer for AWS solutions. LOGIC customers, primarily […]

Introduction Are you in the Media & Entertainment (M&E) industry using AWS Elemental services to provide efficient streaming and live content to your customers? Have you been looking for information on different media origin offerings for your content distribution workflows? This blog discusses the primary media origins for media and entertainment workloads, along with technical […]

Introduction Today, media and entertainment companies own a large number of legacy media content that was created in low or standard resolutions before high-resolution technology was available—for instance, movies, television shows, music videos, and sports highlight clips. Given today’s advancements in display technology, it’s common for audiences to demand video content to be delivered in […]

This blog was co-authored by Dan Curry, Sr. Product Manager, Content Identification at Audible Magic, and Andrew DeWitt, Director, Product Management at Audible Magic. Introduction Amazon Interactive Video Service (Amazon IVS) from Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a managed live streaming service that enables businesses to build interactive experiences and applications to delight their customers […]