Lab notes
Articles from our video engineers on encoding, quality control, audio and OTT delivery.
Content Intelligence: Taking the Manual Hours Out of Video Metadata
Broadcasters spend thousands of operator hours marking intros, credits, logos and languages. How deep learning automates video content analysis at scale.
READ ARTICLE → Encoding · ABRAdaptive Bitrate Encoding: GOP Alignment
When encoding content for adaptive bitrate streaming, it is crucial to align the GOPs in the bitrate ladder.
READ ARTICLE → OperationsDashboards are Essential for Large Scale Video Workflows
Software dashboards provide real-time visualization which is essential for streaming service providers running large scale video workflows.
READ ARTICLE → WorkflowsVideo Expertise Drives Business Success
The Vcodes team of experts builds efficient media processing workflows for our TV/Streaming service providers customers.
READ ARTICLE → OTTEncoder Boundary Points (EBP)
Encoder Boundary Points (EBP) are a technique that can improve the efficiency and quality of ABR encoding workflows.
READ ARTICLE → AudioWhat is Dolby E?
By Using Dolby E, TV service providers can deliver content with different language tracks and surround sound audio from a single source.
READ ARTICLE → HardwareCPU vs GPU Video Encoding
CPU encoding and GPU encoding are two different methods of video encoding that have their own pros and cons.
READ ARTICLE → AudioIs Surround Sound Worth It?
As a TV or streaming service provider, should you invest in delivering content with surround sound audio to your subscribers?
READ ARTICLE → SubtitlesSubtitles and Closed Captions
Subtitles and closed captions are essential features that can make video content more accessible and inclusive for a wider audience.
READ ARTICLE → Quality controlThe Great Value of Automated Quality Checks
Automated video and audio quality checks improve the user experience and reduce operational cost and complexity for streaming services.
READ ARTICLE → EncodingContent Adaptive Encoding
Content adaptive encoding benefits video streaming services by improving the quality, reducing the cost and enhancing the viewing experience.
READ ARTICLE → EncodingThe Importance of the Video Buffer Verifier (VBV)
Why it is important to understand and correctly set the Video Buffer Verifier (VBV) when encoding video for streaming.
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