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Category: AWS Elemental MediaConvert

Optimizing Encodes for Picture Quality with AWS Elemental MediaLive

Being able to provide high-quality encoding for a variety of content types can be a challenge. We’re providing a recommended baseline configuration that can be used with AWS Elemental MediaLive to deliver broadcast-grade video quality (VQ) output for all content types. We’ll also illuminate insights into the impact of varying encoding parameters so you can […]

Disc Golf Pro Tour boosts fan engagement and drives viewership with AWS

In December 2023, the Disc Golf Pro Tour (DGPT) successfully completed its migration to Amazon Web Services (AWS), overcoming a variety of challenges with its previous over-the-top (OTT) provider. This transition enabled DGPT to enhance performance, gain valuable data insights, and scale seamlessly. With the support of the AWS Migration Acceleration Program (MAP), the AWS […]

Support for Amazon Elastic Transcoder ending soon

When Amazon Web Services (AWS) launched Amazon Elastic Transcoder in 2013 it served an important role in providing customers with a managed service for video-on-demand (VOD) transcoding. Since the release of AWS Elemental MediaConvert in 2017, continued improvements and new features have made it the more performant, cost-effective, and feature-rich VOD transcoding service. MediaConvert offers […]

Improve video quality and save costs with live AV1 video

What is AV1 AV1 was developed as a state-of-the-art video codec for distribution over the web by the Alliance for Open Media (AOMedia), which consists of representation from several companies including Amazon, Apple, Netflix, Intel, and Nvidia, and others. It’s designed to succeed AVC, VP9, and HEVC as a next generation of natively supported video […]

AWS Direct-to-Consumer & Streaming showcase at IBC 2024

The Amazon Web Services (AWS) for Media & Entertainment (M&E) Direct-to-Consumer & Streaming solution area provides services and solutions to help M&E companies prepare, deliver, personalize, and monetize their content across multiple platforms and channels and to provide rich customer experiences with live, linear, and on-demand content. At IBC Show 2024 September 13—16 in Amsterdam, […]

Create a scalable workflow using the Intel Library for Video Super Resolution

Introduction The rise of Free Ad-supported Streaming Television (FAST) channels has boosted the repurposing and distribution of archival content, including classic movies and TV shows, across modern platforms and devices. Much of this content is available only in lower-resolution, standard definition (SD) formats, and needs enhancement to meet viewer expectations. Traditionally, low-complexity methods like Lanczos […]

Dynamic FAST channels powered by Amazon Bedrock

In today’s streaming landscape, personalization and an enhanced user experience are paramount. This walk-through proposes a dynamic Free Ad-supported Streaming Television (FAST) channels solution integrated with generative AI to enrich the user experience. This solution achieves personalization based on targets, segments and any other information related to the user. By delivering personalized content, FAST channels […]

Unlock the full potential of your media supply chain at IBC 2024

The media and entertainment (M&E) industry is experiencing extensive transformation, driven by evolving consumer expectations, the rise of competing streaming platforms, and the increasing importance of data-driven insights. As content libraries continue to grow, many media organizations recognize the need to migrate valuable legacy assets to the cloud. By doing so, they unlock opportunities to […]

Enhance video efficiency with the bandwidth reduction filter in AWS Elemental MediaConvert

In today’s digital landscape, content creators seek ways to optimize media workflows without compromising video quality. AWS Elemental MediaConvert, a cloud-based transcoding service, offers a bandwidth reduction filter (BRF) to streamline video delivery and maintain visual fidelity. Amazon Web Services (AWS) delivered the bandwidth reduction filter to prioritize both bandwidth efficiency and high-quality video output. […]

AI-powered FAST channel assembly with ThinkAnalytics on AWS

This post was co-authored by Chris McGuire, SVP Products, ThinkAnalytics. ThinkAnalytics is an AWS ISV Partner specializing in personalized content discovery, metadata, viewer insight, and targeted advertising for media and entertainment. ThinkAnalytics offers tools for AI-powered content recommendations, channel creation, and scheduling. Major broadcasters and streaming services around the world use the company’s products. At […]