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Jan Ozer

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I help companies train new technical hires in streaming media-related positions; I also help companies optimize their codec selections and encoding stacks and evaluate new encoders and codecs. I am a contributing editor to Streaming Media Magazine, writing about codecs and encoding tools. I have written multiple authoritative books on video encoding, including Video Encoding by the Numbers: Eliminate the Guesswork from your Streaming Video (https://amzn.to/3kV6R1j) and Learn to Produce Video with FFmpeg: In Thirty Minutes or Less (https://amzn.to/3ZJih7e). I have multiple courses relating to streaming media production, all available at https://bit.ly/slc_courses. I currently work as www.netint.com as a Senior Director in Marketing.

V-Nova’s Guido Meardi on LCEVC and More at Mile High Video 2025

In this interview from Mile High Video 2025, Jan Ozer from the Streaming Learning Center speaks with Guido Meardi, co-founder and CEO of V-Nova, about the latest developments in video technology, extended reality (XR), and artificial intelligence (AI). V-Nova is known for its work in video compression, particularly LCEVC, and its innovations in immersive experiences and generative AI. Guido shares …

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Exploring Media Tech Innovation with JP Saibene from Qualabs at Mile High Video 2025

In this interview at Mile High Video 2025, Juan Pablo Saibene (JP) from Qualabs describes the innovative work Qualabs is doing in media technology. Qualabs is based in Montevideo, Uruguay, and specializes in software engineering outsourcing and product development for video technology companies across the U.S. and Europe. JP discusses the company’s approach of building specialized teams rather than selling …

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Romain Bouqueau on GPAC, Low-Latency Streaming, and AI at Mile High Video 2025

I sat down with Romain Bouqueau, Founder and CEO of Motion Spell, at Mile High Video 2025 to discuss the latest advancements in GPAC, low-latency streaming, and AI integration. We discussed Motion Spell’s work on packaging technology, its role in low-latency streaming, and the challenges and opportunities of building custom language models for multimedia tools. Romain also shared his thoughts …

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Bitmovin’s Igor Oreper at Mile High Video 2025 Talks New Web Player

At Mile High Video 2025, I sat down with Igor Oreper, Bitmovin’s Chief Strategy Officer, to discuss the company’s latest innovations, including their next-generation web player, advancements in live encoding, and AI-driven contextual advertising. Igor also shared his insights on Bitmovin’s cloud-agnostic strategy and the importance of developer-focused events like Mile High Video. You can watch the interview on YouTube …

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Jan De Cock of Synamedia at Mile High Video 2025

At Mile High Video 2025, I sat down with Synamedia’s Jan De Cock to discuss the latest advancements in video quality measurement, VVC adoption trends, and Synamedia’s commitment to open-source contributions. You can watch the interview on YouTube here, embedded below. Some of Jan’s comments are edited slightly for readability. Synamedia’s Role in Video Solutions Synamedia is a global provider of …

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Interview with Andrew Frost of MulticoreWare at Mile High Video 2025

At Mile High Video 2025, I sat down with Andrew Frost, Business Development Manager at MulticoreWare, to discuss the latest developments in open-source codecs, AI-based video enhancement, and industry adoption trends. You can watch the interview on YouTube here and it’s embedded below. Some of Andrew’s comments are edited slightly for readability. MulticoreWare’s Expertise in Open-Source Codecs MulticoreWare is widely …

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Interview with Thierry Fautier at Mile High Video 2025

At Mile High Video 2025, I sat down with Thierry Fautier, a well-known video industry consultant and former executive at Harmonic. Thierry is widely recognized for his deep technical expertise and strategic insights into video standards and codec development. Since leaving Harmonic, he’s been working as an independent consultant, helping CEOs optimize their teams and navigate the rapidly evolving video …

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Ultra-Low Latency Video Control – An Interview with Jean-Baptiste Kempf of Kyber

At Mile High Video 2025, I sat down with Jean-Baptiste Kempf (JB), founder of Kyber and lead developer of VLC, to discuss his latest innovations in ultra-low latency video control. JB is well-known in the open-source community for his work on VLC Player and FFmpeg, and now, with Kyber, he’s pushing the boundaries of real-time machine control. You can watch …

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Mile High Video 2025: Adeia Talks Tiling and L4S Innovations

At Mile High Video 2025, I spoke with Adeia VP of Advanced R&D Chris Phillips about Adeia’s latest advancements in video optimization and ultra-low latency streaming solutions. It was an interesting chat, which finds Adeia at the forefront of developing technologies that improve video quality and reduce latency—key challenges for cloud gaming and real-time streaming. You can watch the interview on …

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Super Resolution and Content Adaptive Encoding: A Conversation with Sharon Carmel, CEO of Beamr

Jan Ozer recently caught up with Beamr’s Sharon Carmel at Mile High Video 2025. The two talked about Beamr’s latest advancements in real-time content-adaptive bitrate (CABR) optimization, super-resolution technology, and codec modernization. They also discussed Beamr’s collaboration with NVIDIA and how AI is shaping the future of video streaming. You can watch the interview on YouTube here, and it’s embedded …

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