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Troubleshooting SRT and Zixi with AWS Elemental MediaConnect

Sending video long distances can be challenging without a clear understanding of how your packets get from point A to point B. It also requires robust networking, sufficient bandwidth, and efficient encoding and delivery hardware. We will outline the best practices and troubleshooting techniques required to operate reliable transport using secure reliable transport (SRT) and […]

4 Nations Face-Off: Revolutionizing hockey analytics with AWS

The highly anticipated 4 Nations Face-Off (February 12-20, 2025) doesn’t just showcase international hockey excellence—it also highlights the future of hockey analytics. NHL EDGE IQ analytics powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS) machine learning help transform how fans experience the game. Breaking down Ice Tilt Watch as Stathletes’ CEO Meghan Chayka and NHL’s Brant Berglund […]

Migrating workflows from Amazon Elastic Transcoder to AWS Elemental MediaConvert

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 […]

Video semantic search with AI on AWS

AWS offers a comprehensive video semantic search solution that leverages AI/ML services like Amazon Bedrock, Rekognition, and Transcribe to help media customers efficiently discover, analyze, and monetize content within large video libraries.

How the NFL uses generative AI from AWS to streamline media asset search

Behind every gravity-defying catch and over-the-top tackle, a team of engineers and data scientists work tirelessly to bring National Football League (NLF) fans closer to the on-field action. One of the latest NFL analytics implementations is a sophisticated generative AI system built on Amazon Web Services (AWS). Its creation and deployment is one of the […]

Juno FX redefines the future of VFX production in the cloud

In just two years, visual effects (VFX) studio Juno FX has reimagined content creation in the cloud while breaking fresh ground in entertainment production. Its modest team of artists and developers can now compete with much larger studios thanks to Orion, the startup’s software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform developed by sister company Juno Innovations. Built entirely on […]

AWS brings generative AI to NFL’s My Cause, My Cleats campaign to power purpose-driven design

See how NFL stars Maxx Crosby, Josh Allen, and DK Metcalf used AWS generative AI to design cause-focused cleats—and now you can too The National Football League’s (NFL) “My Cause My Cleats” initiative has fused sports and philanthropy since 2016, inviting fans to connect with players’ personal causes displayed on custom-designed cleats. This year, the […]

Animaj accelerates 3D pipeline to streamline kids’ animation with AWS

In less than three years, French startup Animaj made a name for itself in media production for kids. The company, founded in 2022, specializes in transforming intellectual property (IP) into bite-sized programming for 2-9 year-olds around the world. Animaj taps 3D animation vendors to deliver content for Pocoyo, Kidibli, Hey Kids, and Rabbids Invasion. It […]

Powering Fan Engagement for Racing Events with Amazon Location Service

For race organizers and sports teams, providing near real-time participant tracking across vast distances has traditionally required extensive physical infrastructure. With Amazon Location Service, you can now deliver immersive fan experiences by tracking athletes from motorsports to marathons at scale in the cloud. Whether it’s motorsports, cycling, running, or sailing, knowing participants’ locations in near […]

AWS Elemental MediaLive Reservation Management: A Data-Driven Approach

The need for organizations and users to stream video to TVs, set-top-boxes, mobile viewers and websites is growing. As video streaming demands are surging, and so are costs. This blog walks you through visualizing and improving Amazon Web Services (AWS) Elemental MediaLive reservation utilization by creating an Amazon QuickSight dashboard using AWS Cost and Usage […]