Category: AWS Elemental MediaConvert

This blog post was co-authored by Thomas Kramer, DIGIBASE. As video consumption habits evolve, audiences now engage with content across various platforms and formats, especially on social media. To reach more viewers, media companies and content owners are providing near real-time highlights of live events on social platforms to maximize ad profits, as well as […]

This blog is co-authored by Mark Osborn, Principal Software Engineer at CoStar Group. Seeking greater control over their video transcoding capabilities while reducing costs and enhancing quality for their customers, CoStar Group embarked on a transformative solution. Let’s dive into how CoStar brought their video transcoding and distribution backends in house using Amazon Web Services […]

As a top choice for video on demand (VOD) transcoding, Amazon Web Services (AWS) Elemental MediaConvert (MediaConvert) now offers volume-based discounts that automatically apply as your usage increases. The more minutes of media you process with MediaConvert, the less you pay for every minute of video output. Let’s explore how the new pricing model works and […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Media and Entertainment industry is undergoing unprecedented transformation, with the volume and complexity of content continuing to grow at a rapid pace. To stay competitive, broadcasters and publishers must find innovative solutions to optimize their media workflows from ingest to delivery. Recognizing this challenge, Nomalab, a leading cloud-based media management platform available on the […]

At NAB 2025 (April 6-9, 2025), Amazon Web Services (AWS) is launching new guidance and tools for cloud-native fast-turnaround media workflows as part of the Cloud-native Agile Production (CNAP) program. The CNAP program is a collaboration project between AWS, the BBC, Sky and AWS Partners. CNAP is based on BBC Research & Development’s (BBC R&D) […]

For many, cooking alongside Gordon Ramsay or writing with Shonda Rhimes may seem like pure fantasy, but streaming platform MasterClass makes these experiences a reality. The streaming platform offers more than 200 classes, delivered by the world’s best instructors. With video at the core of the MasterClass experience, the company looked to Amazon Web Services […]

As media content continues to grow in complexity and volume, many organizations find themselves seeking more scalable and cost-effective transcoding solutions. To combat these challenges consider Amazon Web Services (AWS) Elemental MediaConvert (MediaConvert), a powerful service that addresses the evolving needs of video processing professionals. If you’re currently using Amazon Elastic Transcoder (Elastic Transcoder), you’ll […]