Author Archives: Max Wilbert

What Is HLS Streaming and When Should You Use It [2024 Update]

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With the decline of Adobe Flash Player, the HLS format has emerged as the new standard, offering high-quality streams. The HLS streaming protocol, which stands for HTTP Live Streaming, is widely used for delivering both live and pre-recorded video and audio over the internet. Combined with HTML5 video players, video streams using HLS provide the […]

HLS Encoder and Video Bitrate Settings for HTTP Live Streaming [2024 Update]

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Live streaming is more prominent and accessible than ever. With ever-increasing popularity, live-streaming video content can prove a lucrative strategic move for businesses. However, live-streaming video content requires the right set-up to do it properly so viewers tune in. Fortunately, starting a successful live stream requires only a few important elements. For live video streams, […]

HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) Format – The Pros, Cons and How it Works

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This blog focuses on HLS, or HTTP live streaming, which is one of the most popular protocols used to stream video today. HLS format is an adaptive bitrate live-streaming video protocol. Originally developed by Apple for use on iOS, Mac OS, and Apple TV devices, HLS streaming has become the most widely used live video […]

6 Essential OTT Video Streaming Platform Features

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OTT stands for “over-the-top.” It refers to the broadcast of video content like TV and movies over the internet, rather than over the airwaves or via cable or satellite TV subscription services. This post will look at six essential OTT video streaming platform features. Today’s most popular video services, like Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, […]

Continuous Streaming: How to Produce a 24/7 Live Stream

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The power of live-streaming is irrefutable. Every day, millions tune in to live channels to watch watch live videos, live TV and live sports. This ubiquitousness has inspired more organizations and broadcasters to stream their own live videos. Increasingly, 24-hour live streams are part of this on-demand content stream. Organizations and big businesses in all […]