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beIN Sports Secures Premier League Broadcast Rights in MENA Through 2028
beIN Sports will continue to be the official home of the Premier League across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region until the end…
Netflix Launches New Subtitle Options for a Better Viewing Experience
Netflix is making changes to how subtitles appear on its platform, giving viewers more control over their watching experience. According to a study by UK…
Every Action Counts : How Tracking & Measuring User Behaviour Drives OTT Revenue
How Tracking & Measuring User Behaviour Drives OTT Revenue How are a user’s actions – opening the app, browsing through its catalogue, and watching a…
Qvest and Arabsat Partner to Launch a New OTT Streaming Platform
Qvest has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Arabsat to develop a new OTT streaming platform, marking a significant step towards expanding Arabsat’s direct-to-consumer…
BBC Studios Expands Partnership with Movistar Plus+ to Launch BBC Player in Spain
BBC Studios has renewed and broadened its long-standing partnership with Movistar Plus+ in Spain, introducing the multi-genre VoD service, BBC Player, along with new FAST…
Comcast Launches $70 Sports & News TV Package
Comcast has announced a new “Sports & News TV” package, catering to fans of live sports and news channels. Priced at $70 per month, the…
Global Streaming’s Power Play: Free Sports Platforms Reshape Audience Engagement Worldwide
Jerry Inman, Chief Marketing Officer of Whip Media is a marketing innovator and global brand builder with a passion for entertainment technology. Global Streaming’s Power…
Why Root-Cause Analysis, Error Correlation, and Multipoint Monitoring are Critical for Streaming Video
QC and monitoring are widely accepted as a workflow imperative in the media industry . By embracing root-cause analysis, error correlation, and multipoint monitoring, video…
FAST thinking about the future of TV
Many people assumed SVOD was both the present and the future of on-demand content viewing. It’s clear now that’s a massive oversimplification, as evidenced by…
The 5 Fast Growing FAST and AVOD Countries Globally on Sports Content
As the global sports viewing landscape continues to evolve, FAST and AVOD have emerged as significant elements of the overall broadcast strategy. These platforms are…
Women in Streaming – Interview with Khushboo Yadav
Intro: In the “Women in Streaming” series of articles, we talk to incredible women who have contributed a lot to the growth of the video…
Why are we creating content?
Millions of people worldwide are involved in content creation as their livelihood. All of them would say it’s impossible to create content without any monetary…
Sports Viewing is Supercharged with the Global Growth of FAST and AVOD
In the evolving landscape of streaming, the consumption of sports content has undergone significant transformation. Among the most noteworthy trends are the rise of FAST…
FAST Supply Chain Challenges
Operational issues facing FAST/AVOD platforms and the benefits of content supply chain technology In the ever-evolving world of streaming, the rush to acquire and retain…
OTT Aggregators in India – A Comprehensive Guide
Decoding India’s OTT Aggregators It’s no secret that India’s online video streaming market is undergoing a revolution. Indians are embracing over-the-top (OTT) platforms to watch…
New Innovations in Content-Aware Encoding are Transforming Video Streaming
Over the last few years, video streaming consumption has accelerated rapidly. Watching video anytime, anywhere, on any screen has become the preferred way to consume…
OSN+ and Anghami Merge to create an Entertainment Powerhouse
OSN+ and Anghami Inc. have successfully concluded their landmark transaction after receiving all regulatory approval. As per the deal, OSN Group secured a majority stake…
The Key to Hybrid Monetisation: Unlocking Greater Flexibility to New Revenue Growth
Broadcasters and a whole range of OTT video providers can accelerate revenue growth if they build flexibility into their monetisation strategies. They have to be…
Women in Streaming – Interview with Shivani Kochhar
Intro: In the “Women in Streaming” series of articles, we talk to incredible women who have contributed a lot to the growth of the video…
Fubo Introduces AI-Based Instant Headlines for Live News Customization
Fubo Launches AI-Powered Instant Headlines for Custom News Selection on Live TV Streaming service Fubo is introducing a new AI-driven feature in its beta phase.…
Women in Streaming – Interview with Alexandra Giusto
Intro: In the “Women in Streaming” series of articles, we talk to incredible women who have contributed a lot to the growth of the video streaming…
An Analysis of Amagi’s Global FAST Report: Growth, Current Challenges and Future Recommendations
A study based on the Ninth Edition of Amagi Global Fast Report In its ninth edition, the Amagi Global FAST Report explores the international market.…
Achieving Cost-Effective Ultra-Low Latency Live Streaming for FuboTV
This article is about how Zixi Achieved Cost-Effective Ulta-Low Latency Live Streaming for FuboTV
Migrating DRM Solution Provider for a Large OTT Service
DRM is an essential part of the OTT ecosystem. OTT service providers/broadcasters pay millions of dollars to buy rights for content and then process and…
Putting Monitoring and DAI in the Right Context
Dynamic ad insertion (DAI) today plays a major part in linear television and OTT streaming. Like any technology, it is continuing to develop, which, says…
A Deep Dive into India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act
You’ve probably heard about India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act (similar to EU’s GDPR and other data protection acts around the world). But do you…
Adding a Watermark in FFmpeg: A Comprehensive Guide
FFmpeg is a popular open-source tool that is perfect for manipulating and processing video, images, and audio. A common task for video editors is adding…
Adjust Brightness and Contrast using FFmpeg
FFmpeg is a powerful tool for manipulating audio and video files. One of the common tasks that you may want to perform with FFmpeg is to…
How to Adjust Volume Using FFmpeg (Volume, DRC, Normalization included)
FFmpeg is a powerful tool for manipulating audio and video files. One of the common tasks that you may want to perform with FFmpeg is…
Boosting the Efficiency of OTT Delivery With State-of-the-Art Streaming Optimizations
An increase in streaming capacity has driven OTT service providers to look for ways to reduce the cost of video streaming without decreasing the overall…
Interview with Jonas Engwall, CEO of Bedrock Streaming on the Current State and Future of OTT
In this exclusive interview with OTTVerse, Jonas Engwall, the CEO of Bedrock Streaming, talks about the OTT industry’s current state and future. He shares valuable…
What is CTV or Connected TV – A Deep Dive!
Connected TV (CTV) is a term that refers to any television set that can access the internet and stream video content. This includes smart TVs…
Convert All Files Inside a Folder using FFmpeg (Batch Convert)
FFmpeg is a powerful tool that can perform various operations on audio and video files, such as transcoding, filtering, editing, and streaming. In this blog…
How to Speed Up or Slow Down a Video using FFmpeg
In this article, we explain how to speed up or slow down a video using FFmpeg. Whether you’re a video editor, a developer dealing with…
Radiant Media Player Triumphs at the Streaming Media European Innovation Awards 2023
France, August 30, 2023 – Radiant Media Player proudly announces its groundbreaking win at the Streaming Media European Innovation Awards 2023 in the prestigious OTT…
Extract Audio from Video using FFmpeg
Modifying and processing audio and video is a daily task for media professionals. One common operation is to extract audio from video because there are…
CDN vs. Edge Computing: Differences and Use Cases
Speed, availability, and reliable user experiences are critical in the video streaming industry – live streaming, live shopping, VOD, or User-Generated Content. Consequently, technologies like…
Women in Streaming – Interview with Kinnari Dave
Intro: In the “Women in Streaming” series of articles, we talk to incredible women who have contributed a lot to the growth of the video streaming…
Comparing SVT-AV1 Presets: Size, Quality, and Speed with CRF Variations
In this article, we compare and analyze the performance of the SVT-AV1 presets by varying the CRF values and showing how the objective quality (PSNR,…
Converting WebM to MP4 with FFmpeg – Easy Guide!
In today’s tutorial, we will understand how to convert WebM to MP4 using FFmpeg. WebM and MP4 are video container formats and the underlying audio,…
Convert FLAC to MP3 with FFmpeg With Metadata
If you want to convert FLAC to MP3, FFmpeg is an extremely handy tool. It may seem complex initially, but it’s fairly straightforward once you…
Convert MOV to MP4 Using FFmpeg Simplified
This tutorial teaches converting MOV to MP4 using FFmpeg – complete with commandlines, examples, and sample outputs. People who use Macbooks and Quicktime for video…
Extract Frames using FFmpeg: A Comprehensive Guide
As someone working with FFmpeg for my research or consulting projects, I’ve faced the need to extract frames from videos. Whether you need to grab…
Toward More Effective Advertising: Better AI and ML Approaches in Customer Behavior Understanding
In an era where digital content is omnipresent, understanding customer behavior has never been more crucial for businesses. As they strive to deliver engaging customer…
How to Loop Videos using FFmpeg – Step-by-Step Tutorial
In this article, let’s learn how to loop videos using FFmpeg. As a bonus, learn how to install FFmpeg on Ubuntu, Mac, Windows, and then…
Women in Streaming Interview – Interview with Zoe Liu
Intro: In the “Women in Streaming” series of articles, we talk to incredible women who have contributed a lot to the growth of the video streaming…
Reinvent and Improve the Live OTT Experience
Delivering a high-quality live OTT experience has always been an interesting challenge. As an end user, I would always crave for best-in-class live experience, which…
Content is King for OTT, But Can Personalization Win The Game of Thrones?
OTT platforms are a content-driven business. Consumers wait for the next big show to binge-watch and do their bit in telling everyone how amazing the…
Harnessing IP for the Future of Sports Video Production and Distribution
Sports streaming has witnessed a significant rise in popularity, with research indicating that 71% of US fans now prefer to watch live events. This surge…
Video Codec vs. Video Containers – Differences and Use Cases Simplified
Video codecs and video containers play a crucial role in multimedia and streaming. Understanding these terms’ differences can help you make informed decisions about manipulating…
