Author Archives: Jon Whitehead

Codec vs. Container: Encoder Settings for Live Streaming

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Live-streaming video content is becoming more prominent in the professional world. Businesses are incorporating videos for sales, marketing, training, and more. People with little to no broadcasting experience are diving headfirst into the world of online video, not realizing how technologically complex this topic is. That’s why we’ve made it our mission to break down […]

Understanding Common FPS Values: The Advanced Guide to Video Frame Rates [2025 Update]

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Video is the most viewed form of content online. Research predicts that video content will make up 82% of all internet traffic by 2025. Video creators are ahead of the game. But so too are savvy brands and businesses. By producing content and corporate videos with high image quality, any organization can capitalize on the […]

What is the HEVC (H.265) Video Codec, and What Are its Benefits?

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As the business world becomes increasingly digital, video content becomes a vital tool for connecting with customers, training employees, and sharing information. But with the rise of high-definition and ultra-high-definition video, the technology to deliver it needs to evolve. That’s where HEVC (High-Efficiency Video Coding), also known as H.265, comes in. This cutting-edge codec allows […]

IPTV vs. OTT: Internet TV Delivery Systems Explained

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The video streaming industry is full of acronyms and terms that can be confusing for the uninitiated. Two of those terms which deal with internet TV delivery are IPTV and OTT. While both terms refer to methods of delivering content over the internet to end-users, there are differences in the mechanism or platform each uses […]

Success Story: How Twin Galaxies Used Video Hosting to Build a Business

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  Watching video games is now bigger than viewing traditional sports. This “eSports” revolution is hard to believe for some people, but it’s real and it’s here to stay. A billion dollar industry has emerged around this market, and growth continues to explode. Twin Galaxies is one great example of a business that focuses on […]