In their paper entitled, Multi-resolution Encoding for HTTP Adaptive Streaming using VVenC, Kamran Qureshi, Hadi Amirpour, and Christian Timmerer from the Christian Doppler Laboratory ATHENA (Alpen-Adria-Universität, Klagenfurt, Austria) propose an accelerated multi-resolution encoding strategy for HTTP Adaptive Streaming (HAS) using VVenC, an optimized open-source Versatile Video Coding (VVC) encoder. Their approach, called MEVHAS (Multi-resolution Encoding in VVenC for HTTP Adaptive …
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March, 2025
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4 March
The Codec Conundrum: Navigating the Challenges of Video Codec Adoption
For years, we’ve heard about the allure of HEVC, AV1, and even VVC, all new video codecs promising better quality and reduced bandwidth. But how do content providers, platforms, and CDNs navigate the complexities of adopting these new technologies? A recent panel discussion at Streaming Media Connect 2025 shed light on this crucial topic, featuring insights from industry leaders. All …
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1 March
Sandwiched Compression: Repurposing Standard Codecs with Neural Network Wrappers
The white paper titled “Sandwiched Compression: Repurposing Standard Codecs with Neural Network Wrappers” is authored by a team from Google Research, including notable contributors such as Onur G. Guleryuz, Philip A. Chou, Berivan Isik, Hugues Hoppe, Danhang Tang, Ruofei Du, Jonathan Taylor, Philip Davidson, and Sean Fanello. Their collective expertise in image and video processing, neural networks, and rate-distortion optimization …
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February, 2025
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24 February
Bitmovin Video Developer Report Reveals Streaming in 2025: Incremental Growth Over Innovation
The Bitmovin Video Developer Report is an essential resource for anyone involved in video streaming technology. Conducted between September and December 2024, this 8th annual edition gathered insights from 167 video developers and industry experts across 34 countries. The majority of respondents were from EMEA (48%) and North America (36%), reflecting the primary markets driving streaming technology. Participants ranged from …
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23 February
Will Law on Akamai’s Media Delivery and Edge Computing at Mile High Video 2025
In this Mile High Video 2025 interview, Jan Ozer from the Streaming Learning Center spoke with Akamai’s Will Law about the latest developments in media delivery and edge computing. Will discussed Akamai’s global media delivery network, advancements in Common Media Client Data (CMCD), Media over QUIC, and emerging trends in video codecs. You can watch the interview on YouTube here, and …
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23 February
Ateme’s Mickaël Raulet Talks AI Codecs and OTT Contribution at Mile High Video 2025
In this interview from Mile High Video 2025, Jan Ozer from the Streaming Learning Center spoke with Mickaël Raulet, CTO of Ateme, about the company’s latest developments in video delivery and encoding technology. Mickaël shared his insights on emerging trends, including AI-based video encoding, advanced DRM solutions, and the growing adoption of new video codecs. You can watch the interview …
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23 February
Katerina Dobnerova from CDN77 On How to Choose a CDN in 2025
In this interview from Mile High Video 2025, Jan Ozer from the Streaming Learning Center speaks with Katerina Dobnerova from CDN77 about the company’s role in content delivery and its strategic approach to staying profitable in a highly competitive CDN market. You can watch the interview on YouTube here, and it’s embedded below. Some of Katerina’s comments are edited slightly …
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23 February
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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22 February
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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22 February
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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