Developer Resources

User Guides

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

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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.

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Forums

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

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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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Resources

E-Books

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    Chase down FAST profitability

    This e-book for media and entertainment (M&E) leaders, business development managers, and technology teams, shows how to maximize revenue and minimize costs when launching Free Ad-Supported TV (FAST) channels using solutions from Amazon Web Services (AWS) and AWS Partners

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    Transform your broadcast technology on the cloud

    In this eBook, examine how the cloud is transforming broadcast. Discover solutions from Amazon Web Services (AWS) and AWS Partners designed to enhance and improve the broadcast workflow, and read how real customers in the broadcast industry are succeeding by modernizing on the cloud.

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    Engage your audience with machine learning powered experiences

    In this eBook, we’ll demonstrate how your company can create engaging audience experiences through machine learning-powered solutions—and provide examples of other businesses in your industry that are creating fascinating, captivating experiences with machine learning today.

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    Over-the-Top: The cloud based path to innovation

    The technology infrastructure you choose influences the degree of success you achieve in the increasingly competitive OTT video market. This e-book discusses the accelerating growth in OTT markets, compares hardware- and cloud-based approaches to creating live and on-demand OTT video workflows, and gives specific examples of companies that use cloud-based OTT video services.

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    Use the cloud to deliver great fan experiences

    Nurturing digital relationships with fans means delivering “right-now” OTT live sports offerings that meet broadcast-grade. The cloud is the great equalizer, allowing anyone to deliver personalized experiences and cutting-edge apps for the superfan. This e-book explains how cloud media services and solutions can help you reduce video production costs, grow revenue, and tailor offerings to your specific audiences.

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    Accelerate your Media Workflows

    Amazon Web Services (AWS) has designed purpose-built solutions to help you innovate and accelerate your media workflows. Read how existing AWS customers are using solutions across their media value chain, from content production through to asset management and distribution, and get ideas for your own creative studio.

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Webcasts

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    Augmenting Full-Motion Video PED Analysis with Machine Learning

    Warfighter analysis tools must be mission-critical ready for engagement at all times. Register for this webcast and learn how to extend your video encoding capabilities from ground and air operations to disconnected edge environments and to handheld mobile devices. Learn ways to improve processing, exploitation and dissemination with the latest artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies.

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    HEVC Migration, Fragmented MP4 and CMAF

    In this webcast, experts from AWS Elemental will highlight the history of HEVC, the benefits of migrating from AVC to HEVC, and what this transition means for video providers. Gain fundamental knowledge about the convergence of fMP4, CMAF and HEVC and the requirements to make the shift.

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    HEVC: The Past, Present & Future Explained

    The benefits of leveraging the exceptionally efficient video compression techniques of HEVC / H.265 – with no sacrifice to video quality – are well known. But Apple’s recent commitment to hardware support raises questions. In this webcast, we’ll explain how we got here, discuss the ways AWS Elemental implements HEVC, show you how our customers use it, and look at where HEVC is headed.

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    Foundational Concepts: Video Compression, Processing and Delivery

    In this webcast, you will learn how to create and deliver video over the internet, walk away with an understanding of video codecs, containers, popular delivery methods and content delivery networks, and learn about the latest trends in video compression and delivery.

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    Intro to QVBR: Quality-Defined Variable Bitrate Control

    QVBR is your antidote for inconsistent viewing quality caused by video complexity. QVBR saves you up to 50% for both CDN egress and storage. How? It delivers constant video quality and wastes zero bits. It’s also easy, simple, and quick to configure. Join us for an in-depth discussion of how QVBR works, its uses, and its advantages.

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    Behind the Stream

    Behind The Stream is an online show designed for sports media broadcasters, athletic teams, and digital rights holders, brought to you by AWS video experts. Tune in to get insights, insider tips, and inspiration about how to use AWS media solutions for your next live streaming event.

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White Papers

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    Uncompressed Media Over IP on AWS

    This white paper offers guidance for broadcasters and media organizations transitioning to IP, and demystifies common misconceptions with the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) 2110 standards and associated IP technologies. It explains why organizations transition from Serial Digital Interface (SDI) to IP workflows and covers important topics related to workflow design, synchronization, clocking, and uncompressed contribution using AWS Elemental Live.

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    Building Resilient, High-Quality Live Video Workflow

    For many viewers, the allure of live streamed events provides the motivation to subscribe and renew. But for many content providers, guaranteeing live streaming success is the most challenging part of media operations.  Learn what you need to know to get live streaming right.

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    Machine Learning Fundamentals for Corporate Streaming Video

    With minimal effort, companies can use existing, sophisticated solutions to make their corporate streaming video workflows much more efficient, and without additional time, expense, and expertise.

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    Server Side Ad Insertion

    Is server-side ad insertion (SSAI) better than client-side ad insertion (CSAI)? How do they differ? Which works best for OTT content monetization? How does the cloud enable more scalable solutions? This white paper answers these questions and more.

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    Achieving Broadcast-Grade Low Latency in Live Streaming

    For a long time, OTT video streams over the internet have been lagging behind broadcast TV and social media by 15-30 seconds if not more. It's been a frustrating problem for both viewers and content providers. New knowledge, technologies, and practices are making long-standing video latency problems for live streaming a thing of the past.

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    Achieving Great Video Quality without breaking the bank

    Video delivery over the internet or any other channel is more than a matter of getting content from provider to viewer. To your audience, it's all about the quality of the viewing experience. If your video quality standards aren't high, your audience immediately knows and may go elsewhere to find it.

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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

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. 

Solutions on AWS

Live Streaming on AWS

AWS provides live video streaming solutions to cost-effectively deliver your media content to a global audience.

Secure Media Delivery at the Edge on AWS

The Secure Media Delivery at the Edge on AWS solution provides the ability to protect your premium video content from unauthorized access when delivered through Amazon CloudFront.

Video on Demand on AWS

AWS provides media solutions to cost-effectively deliver video-on-demand (VOD) content to global audiences.

Media Services Application Mapper on AWS

This solution automatically provisions the services necessary to visualize media services, their relationships, and the real-time status of linear video services.

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