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Adaptive Bitrate Encoding: GOP Alignment

Adaptive bitrate encoding is a technique that allows video streaming service providers to deliver high-quality video content to their viewers over various network conditions. It works by creating multiple versions of the same video content at different bitrates and resolutions, and switching between them dynamically based on the available bandwidth and device capabilities of the …

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Dashboards are Essential for Large Scale Video Workflows

Why Dashboards Are Essential For Large-Scale Video Workflows Streaming service providers face many challenges in delivering high-quality video content to their audiences. They need to manage complex media processing workflows, monitor hardware resources, troubleshoot errors and issues, and optimize their performance and revenue. That’s why they need software dashboards that provide real-time visualization for large …

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Video Expertise Drives Business Success

  Media processing workflows are essential steps for delivering high-quality video content over the internet. However, they also pose many challenges for TV/streaming service providers who need to balance between efficiency, quality, compatibility, and cost.   What are the Challenges of Media Processing Workflows? Designing complex automated media processing workflows that can handle various tasks …

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Encoder Boundary Points (EBP)

Adaptive Bitrate (ABR) encoding is a technique that allows video streaming services to deliver high-quality video content to a variety of devices and network conditions. ABR encoding involves encoding the same video at multiple bitrates and resolutions, and then dynamically switching between them based on the available bandwidth and device capabilities. This way, the video …

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What is Dolby E?

  Dolby E is a technology for multichannel audio distribution. By Using Dolby E, TV service providers can deliver content with different language tracks and surround sound audio from a single source.   Developed by Dolby Laboratories*, Dolby E enables the transmission of up to eight channels of high-quality audio, along with metadata, through a …

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Subtitles and Closed Captions

Video content is one of the most popular and engaging forms of media today. Whether it is for entertainment, education, marketing, or communication, video content can convey messages and stories in a powerful and captivating way. However, not everyone can access or enjoy video content equally. Some people may face barriers such as language differences, …

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CPU vs GPU Video Encoding

Offline Video encoding is usually done on servers running Linux or Windows by software encoders using CPUs, or hardware encoders, using GPUs. This is contrary to traditional TV live encoding which is usually done by dedicated hardware encoders. What is CPU Encoding? CPU encoding is when the software uses the CPU to perform all the calculations …

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