Media Services Resources

Developer Resources

User Guides

Describes the components and features that the Media Service provides and how to use them.

API References

Describes basic operations of the Media Service. Provides schema structure for job settings and detailed descriptions of encoding settings. Includes sample job requests.

Forums

Browse the forums to learn from customers using Media Services. Connect with other customers and share your own experiences.

Service Level Agreements

Is a policy governing the use of AWS Media Services under the terms of the Amazon Web Services Customer Agreement between Amazon Web Services, Inc. and its affiliates and users of AWS’ services.

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What's New

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Videos

AWS re:Invent 2019: What's New with Media Services

Introducing AWS Elemental MediaConnect

Introducing AWS Elemental MediaConvert

Introducing AWS Elemental MediaLive

Introducing AWS Elemental MediaPackage

Introducing AWS Elemental MediaStore

Introducing AWS Elemental MediaTailor

Blog Posts

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Training

Foundations

Introduction to AWS Media Services by Use Case

This course uses real-world examples to help you understand the solutions AWS Media Services offers, how they work, and which ones would best meet your business needs. This course will help you understand the variables to consider when designing your unique media workflow and allow you to explore the many capabilities, such as advanced analytics and content personalization, that are available when you use AWS Media Services in combination with other AWS services.

Video Streaming Concepts: AWS Media Services

In this foundational course, you’ll delve into a breakdown of the key stages involved in streaming content from a source to a viewer’s screen over the internet. You’ll also learn the fundamental video concepts and terminology that are critical to choosing and using cloud-based media solutions that work best for your use case.

Media Glossary

Use this digital glossary of essential terms and concepts fundamental to video compression, processing, and delivery as a standalone resource or a companion to other AWS Elemental Media Services training.

Media Services Learning Path

This path is designed for anyone who wants to learn how AWS Media Services can create professional quality media experienceswithout the time, effort, and expense often required to run specialized video equipment.

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Solution and Deployment Guides

Live Streaming

Amazon Web Services (AWS) offers its customers several methods to cost-effectively deliver live video content to a global audience on the AWS Cloud. One method is to combine multiple AWS services to build OTT solutions for live video streaming.

Media Services Application Mapper

This implementation guide discusses architectural considerations and configuration steps for deploying the Media Services Application Mapper on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud. It includes links to an AWS CloudFormation template that launches, configures, and runs the AWS services required to deploy this solution on AWS, using AWS best practices for security and availability.

Video on Demand on AWS

AWS offers a solution that ingests source videos, processes the videos for playback on a wide range of devices, and stores the transcoded media files for on-demand delivery to end users through Amazon CloudFront.

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