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Category: Media & Entertainment

How Synamedia delivers an optimized on-demand viewing experience with Cloud DVR on AWS

This post was co-authored by Meir Lehrer, Senior Director Video Network Product Management, Synamedia. As the TV viewership experience has become more personalized and ubiquitous, service providers must make sure their subscribers’ favorite shows are available to watch anytime and anywhere. A modern Cloud-based Digital Video Recording (cDVR) solution becomes a critical feature for Multichannel […]

Unleash the power of AI rendering on AWS to save time and cost

In the realm of 3D animation and visual effects, rendering is a crucial yet computationally demanding process. The intricate details and high resolutions required for stunning visuals often lead to exorbitant rendering times and costs. As the demand for high-quality computer-generated imagery (CGI) rises across industries, traditional brute-force rendering approaches strain hardware resources and energy […]

Optimizing streaming media workflows to reduce your carbon footprint, Part I

As awareness grows around the importance of reducing an organization’s carbon footprint, media workflow architects are increasingly interested in understanding the environmental impacts of the workloads they design. One overall resource offered by Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud architects is the Sustainability Pillar of the AWS Well-Architected Framework (WAF), which provides design principles, operational guidance, […]

We build DCC integrations for render pipelines. Here’s how easy it was with AWS Deadline Cloud

This blog was authored by Gunpowder, LLC. Creating an integration for your DCC with AWS Deadline Cloud? One word: templates. Introduction In the world of creative media and visualization, rendering is a crucial step that brings artistic visions to life. However, the process of integrating various creative tools and renderers into a unified rendering pipeline […]

Best practices for streaming to social media platforms using AWS Media Services

Are you ready to captivate your audience with seamless live streams on social media? In today’s digital landscape, live streaming is a powerhouse for engagement, offering a direct line of communication between content creators and their viewers. To ensure your streaming endeavors reach their full potential, mastering the art of streaming to social media platforms […]

Media content localization with AWS AI services and Amazon Bedrock

This blog post walks through a content localization approach where English is translated to Korean. In media production, subtitling plays a crucial role in augmenting viewer comprehension by providing transcriptions that facilitate translation from one language to another. This capability has helped expedite the globalization of media content. For example, the popular Netflix show Squid […]

Maestro brings monetization and interactivity to streaming with Amazon IVS

Video is a powerful tool for businesses and brands, but delivering a high-quality, engaging stream to viewers requires complex technology on the backend. Maestro, a white-label solution for creating powerful direct-to-consumer video experiences, provides tools for customers to create live and on-demand video businesses by simplifying the setup, management, and monetization of interactive live streams. […]

Inside the NFL’s innovative fan data platform powered by AWS

Discover how the NFL uses AWS technology to transform fan engagement, offering personalized experiences and real-time insights through a cutting-edge data platform. When Paul Ballew became Chief Data & Analytics Officer at the National Football League (NFL) in 2021, one of his key priorities was to develop a unified view of the League’s fans across […]

Revolutionizing fan engagement: Bundesliga generative AI-powered live commentary

Many football (or soccer, in the United States) fans follow teams and leagues from around the world, regardless of their native country or continent. What truly matters is their love for the game and their devotion to specific teams or players abroad. However, fans may encounter difficulty accessing live game updates for their favorite foreign team, […]

Managing the history of the NFL

With such an abundance of National Footb­all League (NFL) programming available to modern fans, it’s easy to forget that coverage was once limited to game day broadcasts. Since launching in 2003, NFL Media has evolved into a sports entertainment powerhouse, publishing content through its own and partner channels, and a direct-to-consumer app. In addition to […]