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Category: Media Services

Improve operational processes for AWS Elemental MediaConnect using AWS CDK

Managing encrypted Amazon Web Services (AWS) Elemental MediaConnect entitlements across AWS accounts can be challenging, particularly when dealing with secret strings and upstream changes. We will demonstrate, with code examples, how AWS Cloud Development Kit (AWS CDK) can be leveraged to create a pattern for securing the sharing of secret strings. It will also provide […]

Back to basics: Accessibility signaling with AWS Elemental Media Services

In the first part of this series, Back to basics; Accessibility services for Media, we reviewed the accessibility services available for broadcast and streaming today. In this second part we plan look at how these accessibility requirements can be met using Amazon Web Services (AWS) Elemental Media Services. In many countries regulators require Broadcasters to […]

Back to basics: Accessibility services for Media

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 […]

Automating audio editing and transcoding using AWS

Audio editing and transcoding are crucial processes for content creators, broadcasters, and media professionals who need to convert audio files from one format to another and automate basic audio editing tasks. With Amazon Elastic Transcoder scheduled for deprecation, in November, 2025, it is important to understand the alternatives for implementing audio-only workflows in Amazon Web […]

Contribute content to AWS using NDI with AWS Elemental MediaConnect

The secure and reliable Ingest of live video content to the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud over NDI® (Network Device Interface) has previously been a challenge for our customers. With the addition of NDI outputs in AWS Elemental MediaConnect (MediaConnect), you can now directly ingest live video to AWS and convert it to NDI for […]

Securing your origin for Media and Entertainment workflows

Media streaming applications face increasing security challenges from unauthorized content access and redistribution. We’ll examine common security threats to streaming workflows and provide practical solutions to protect content using Amazon Web Services (AWS). Security challenges in media streaming When your streaming application lacks proper security measures, unauthorized users can: Access and redistribute your content without […]

Data-driven approach: Optimizing on-demand cost of AWS Elemental MediaLive

In the dynamic world of live video streaming, optimizing costs while maintaining high-quality service is a constant challenge for media companies. Amazon Web Services (AWS) Elemental MediaLive, a cloud-based live video processing service, offers flexible pricing options to help address this challenge. However, determining the right balance between on-demand and reserved instances requires careful analysis […]

FOX continues to deliver record-breaking Super Bowl broadcasts with AWS

While the National Football League (NFL) may be in the offseason, the FOX digital video platform team is already planning for the next Super Bowl broadcast. Raising the bar, yet again, will be no small feat considering FOX’s Super Bowl LIX stream shattered previous records. In preparing for Super Bowl LIX, the FOX digital video […]

F1® sets new standard in sports streaming with F1 TV Premium using AWS

Formula 1® (F1) celebrates their 75th year of racing in 2025 and, in partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS), continues to innovate and create the fan experience of the future. For the start of the 2025 race season, F1 launched a new streaming subscription tier called F1 TV Premium. This new tier is designed to […]

Multiple video quality levels and lower costs with Amazon IVS Multitrack Video

Livestreaming audiences expect seamless video experiences across devices and varying network conditions. Adaptive bitrate (ABR) streaming meets this expectation by dynamically adjusting video quality based on viewer conditions. However, ABR requires transcoding—the process of converting a source video into multiple quality levels to optimize playback across different devices and network conditions. Transcoding at centralized servers […]