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Automated highlights and short-form solution with DIGIBASE
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 […]
EngineLab drives a new era of cloud-based content production with AWS
In a rapidly evolving media and entertainment landscape, agility and scalability are essential. As studios navigate industry volatility and increasingly distributed creative teams, cloud-based workflows are no longer a futuristic concept—they’re a competitive advantage. The founders of EngineLab, which launched early 2025, recognized the growing need for industry-specific expertise in cloud transformation for studios. Now, […]
How to use 3ds Max with service-managed fleets on AWS Deadline Cloud
It can be challenging for studios and artists who want to leverage the power of the managed infrastructure of Amazon Web Services (AWS) Deadline Cloud while continuing to use Autodesk 3ds Max in their workflows. We’ll show you how to overcome this limitation by using configuration scripts to enable 3ds Max on service-managed fleets (SMFs). […]
Edit in the cloud: Nine Network modernizes edit suites with AWS
This blog was co-authored by Jun Ye, Graphics and Automation Technology Manager of Nine Network. When Nine Network (Nine) faced the dilemma of aging edit suites and mounting hardware costs in their Brisbane studios, they didn’t just see a problem—they saw an opportunity. The traditional approach would have been straightforward: replace hardware (server, processor, memory, […]
CoStar Group reduces costs by 80% using AWS Elemental MediaConvert
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 […]
Optimize costs with tiered pricing in AWS Elemental MediaConvert
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 […]
Deep packet inspection for securing high-value streaming content in the cloud
Today’s streaming platforms handle both high-value media, like premium sports, and confidential information, such as enterprise video communications. This evolution requires that the underlying infrastructure be protected with enterprise-grade security. Streaming is now essential infrastructure for businesses far beyond traditional media. It powers critical operations across industries, including secure financial announcements, HIPAA-compliant telemedicine, global manufacturing […]
Reach plc delivers impactful journalism with AI driven Guten powered by AWS
This post is co-authored by Lewis James, Senior Data Scientist at Reach plc and Dan Taffler, Group Director of Data and Analytics at Reach plc. News occurs at breakneck speeds. Publishers need to constantly evaluate and innovate business processes to accelerate the process of publishing—from initiation to publication. Changing this became one publisher’s mission—creating their […]
Bundesliga Data Story Finder: Delivering fans the stories they love
Football is about passion and broadcasters use storytelling to transmit their football passion to the fans. Every moment, or insight, of a match could turn into an iconic story. Being able to extract meaningful insights from football’s ever-growing data landscape continues to intensify. Capturing event data for significant moments in the game (such as shots, […]
Using Amazon S3 Vectors (preview) to semantically search using a media lake on AWS
Many media organizations face challenges in managing and discovering content across their digital libraries. Relying on manual searches of file names, or folder structures, can result in duplicated work and underutilized assets—impacting productivity and content monetization opportunities for re-using and creating content. The emergence of AI-powered semantic search introduces complexity and cost considerations for media […]









