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We’re excited to announce the addition of a brand-new lesson to Streaming Media 101: Technical Onboarding for Streaming Media Professionals! Titled Choosing a Hardware Transcoder, this lesson dives into one of the most critical aspects of video processing today: selecting the right transcoder for your needs, whether in the cloud or on-premises. The lesson is available free to all current course registrants.
The lesson goes beyond technical specifications to explore the economics of cloud and on-premises encoding, providing detailed real-world examples to guide your decision-making process. You’ll learn how to evaluate factors like codec support, throughput, quality, and cost while weighing the trade-offs between deployment environments. To ensure you can apply these concepts to your unique situation, the lesson includes access to a customizable Google Sheet, enabling you to explore your own options and calculate the best approach for your needs.
“As more and more publishers transition into FAST and similar services, knowing how to choose a hardware transcoder, whether cloud or on-premises, becomes a critical skill,” says Jan Ozer, course creator. “The goal of Streaming Media 101 is to prepare our students for as many real-world decisions as possible, and adding this lesson ensures they’re ready to tackle one of the most impactful choices in the field.”
Whether you’re an existing student eager to expand your knowledge or a professional looking to level up your technical expertise, this lesson is packed with insights and tools to keep you ahead of the curve. Join Streaming Media 101 today and gain the skills to make informed decisions in the fast-paced world of streaming media!
