Free Webinar: Cracking the Code(c): It’s All About the Implementation January 30, 2025 – 16:00 GMT/11:00 EST/08:00 PST Last fall, I published a post called “There Are No Codec Comparisons. There Are Only Codec Implementation Comparisons.” The basic premise was stated in the conclusion, which reads, “the key point is that unless the study’s testing schema and codec selection aligns …

Introduction Ad insertion technologies play a crucial role in monetization strategies. Two primary methods dominate this space: Client-Side Ad Insertion (CSAI) and Server-Side Ad Insertion (SSAI). Understanding the differences, benefits, and challenges can help content providers optimize their ad delivery for user experience and revenue generation. Overview of Ad Insertion Ad insertion is the process of integrating advertisements into video …

So there I was, having dinner on a Saturday night date night with my wife… And in comes a text: “Hi Jan, I was wondering when you compute SSIM, do you use a single channel or multi-channel? And if multi-channel, then anything different than averaging the three?” (And yes, anyone with children, even grown children, checks incoming texts on a …