While researching my State of the Codec Market article for the 2025 Streaming Media Sourcebook, I stumbled upon an intriguing report from LexisNexis that sheds light on the patent ownership landscape for VVC and HEVC (link to report). For me, the report helped answer two critical questions: Will VVC be the next codec implemented on Smart TVs? Will AOMedia companies …

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 …

It started with a simple observation: Fox plans to upscale a 1080p HDR feed to 4K for the Super Bowl LIX broadcast. The comment came from Dan Rayburn, who shared details about Fox’s planned encoding ladder, including a maximum bitrate of 15 Mbps for 4K delivery. This revelation prompted a lively LinkedIn discussion among industry experts, exploring the decision’s technical, …