The panel at NAB NY discussed UI/UX for sports streaming, emphasizing low latency, quality streams and personalization. They agreed latency should be 5-6 seconds and content is key to retain viewers. Panelists also discussed the importance of community engagement and the need for unique VR experiences that provide a novel view.
Read MoreThe Streaming Video Technology Alliance (SVTA) has launched its first open source repository, the Common Media Library (CML). Contributors such as Amazon Web Services, Comcast and Brightcove will provide input at Apple’s HLS Interest Day and Demuxed 2023. All SVTA projects are governed by a scoping document and representatives of SVTA.The Streaming Video Technology Alliance (SVTA) has launched its first open source repository, the Common Media Library (CML). Contributors such as Amazon Web Services, Comcast and Brightcove will provide input at Apple’s HLS Interest Day and Demuxed 2023. All SVTA projects are governed by a scoping document and representatives of SVTA.
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Josselin Cozanet discussed techniques for low-latency streaming with dynamic ad insertion at Demuxed 2023. Pre-generated segments are cached at the edge to minimize delay. Disqus is an online system used to moderate comments on websites or blogs; it provides moderation tools, social media integration and analytics.Josselin Cozanet discussed techniques for low-latency streaming with dynamic ad insertion at Demuxed 2023. Pre-generated segments are cached at the edge to minimize delay. Disqus is an online system used to moderate comments on websites or blogs; it provides moderation tools, social media integration and analytics.
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The NAB has urged the FCC to not take action on ATSC 3.0 patent market, as no harm to consumers has been found. Instead, they suggest the FCC focus on accelerating the transition of broadcasts to 3.0 by allowing broadcasters more freedom and finding ways to speed up the process for consumers.The NAB has urged the FCC to not take action on ATSC 3.0 patent market, as no harm to consumers has been found. Instead, they suggest the FCC focus on accelerating the transition of broadcasts to 3.0 by allowing broadcasters more freedom and finding ways to speed up the process for consumers.
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This paper presents a VVC/H.266 encoder capable of 8Kp60 10-bit HDR real-time encoding with 24% lower bitrate than SpinHEVC. Tests on Intel Xeon Scalable Processors showed up to 70 fps at 30 Mbps and 40 Mbps at 60 fps for 8K video, proving its viability. It had minimal latency and MS-SSIM study revealed higher quality compared to HEVC and AV1. Future research will optimise it further.This paper presents a VVC/H.266 encoder capable of 8Kp60 10-bit HDR real-time encoding with 24% lower bitrate than SpinHEVC. Tests on Intel Xeon Scalable Processors showed up to 70 fps at 30 Mbps and 40 Mbps at 60 fps for 8K video, proving its viability. It had minimal latency and MS-SSIM study revealed higher quality compared to HEVC and AV1. Future research will optimise it further.
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AI and automation are being increasingly utilised in broadcast to reduce costs, increase efficiency, extend hardware lifetimes and reduce carbon footprints. Companies such as AWS, Grass Valley, Eluvio, Mainstreaming, Tata Communications, Synamedia and Witbe provide innovative solutions for content delivery, CDN markets, dynamic ad insertion, video quality improvement and fan engagement. AI-enabled features can automate metadata handling, create virtual scenes and identify video objects, making it easier for viewers to connect with content.AI and automation are being increasingly utilised in broadcast to reduce costs, increase efficiency, extend hardware lifetimes and reduce carbon footprints. Companies such as AWS, Grass Valley, Eluvio, Mainstreaming, Tata Communications, Synamedia and Witbe provide innovative solutions for content delivery, CDN markets, dynamic ad insertion, video quality improvement and fan engagement. AI-enabled features can automate metadata handling, create virtual scenes and identify video objects, making it easier for viewers to connect with content.
Read MoreAt IBC 2023, vendors felt pressure from customers to cut costs. Friend MTS reported that cost-cutting measures have made them a cost center instead of a revenue generator, causing anxieties in the video technology industry.At IBC 2023, vendors felt pressure from customers to cut costs. Friend MTS reported that cost-cutting measures have made them a cost center instead of a revenue generator, causing anxieties in the video technology industry.
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At IBC 2023, exhibitors had an optimistic outlook on the industry focusing on sustainability and reducing complexity. OTT platforms spoke of strategies to increase fan engagement while media companies sought easy ways to tie streaming tech stacks. Companies are using advanced tech and tools to help retain audiences while exploring new business models and IP-based video transport solutions.At IBC 2023, exhibitors had an optimistic outlook on the industry focusing on sustainability and reducing complexity. OTT platforms spoke of strategies to increase fan engagement while media companies sought easy ways to tie streaming tech stacks. Companies are using advanced tech and tools to help retain audiences while exploring new business models and IP-based video transport solutions.
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Dash.js offers an automated test suite for diverse platforms, such as desktops, TVs & phones. Powered by Selenium & Appium, it provides comprehensive results & prevents regressions. Let’s connect at IBC 2023 to learn more.Dash.js offers an automated test suite for diverse platforms, such as desktops, TVs & phones. Powered by Selenium & Appium, it provides comprehensive results & prevents regressions. Let’s connect at IBC 2023 to learn more.
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Fraunhofer HHI, Spin Digital and Bitmovin present a new feature for VVC – Open-GOP resolution switching. It improves coding performance, enables seamless streaming and prediction from forward and backward frames. The closed-GOP configuration is widely used in streaming applications, while an open-GOP provides better coding performance, reduce bitrate and use CRA points to start decoding without resetting the decoder.Fraunhofer HHI, Spin Digital and Bitmovin present a new feature for VVC – Open-GOP resolution switching. It improves coding performance, enables seamless streaming and prediction from forward and backward frames. The closed-GOP configuration is widely used in streaming applications, while an open-GOP provides better coding performance, reduce bitrate and use CRA points to start decoding without resetting the decoder.
Read MoreThe FCC can invest in local broadcasters by modernizing regulations, which will save struggling newsrooms and help grow local programming. This can include streaming services being included in MVPD definitions, timely merger reviews and more. These reforms are key to preserving consumer access and ensuring trustworthy reporting in moments of crisis for millions across the nation.The FCC can invest in local broadcasters by modernizing regulations, which will save struggling newsrooms and help grow local programming. This can include streaming services being included in MVPD definitions, timely merger reviews and more. These reforms are key to preserving consumer access and ensuring trustworthy reporting in moments of crisis for millions across the nation.
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Hundreds of local broadcast station executives gathered at a NAB-sponsored conference to discuss a long-simmering fight between station owners and their network partners. The Coalition for Local News is arguing that taking away the right of station owners to negotiate streaming deals will harm local news their communities rely on, and have launched a push to make changes. The current rules allow network owners to leverage stations by setting economic terms for streaming services, which may come at locals’ expense.
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