Although software transcoding is acceptable for transcoding most VOD streams and even low-volume live programming, most high-volume live applications need hardware for efficient transcoding, both to save you money and to save the planet. This buyers' guide will cover: What hardware transcoders are, what you need to bring to the table to identify the best hardware transcoder, factors to consider when choosing one, choosing a hardware transcoder for cloud workflows, and choosing a hardware transcoder for on-prem workflows.
28 Mar 2025
HEVC rode the 4K/HDR wave to success, but AV1, VVC, and LCEVC lack an equivalent killer app. With CDNs racing to the bottom on pricing and new royalty pools threatening to increase costs, codec adoption is no longer just about technical merit—it's about survival. These are the issues I'll explore in this article.
28 Mar 2025
For some streamers, open-source solutions meet all their needs. For others, commercial codecs deliver efficiency and optimizations that justify the cost. This article explores the factors that influence those decisions.
24 Mar 2025
This review will showcase Osprey Video's TALON 4K60 encoder and explore its capabilities for ingesting live streams over RTMP and SRT. Readers will learn how to get up and running with the encoder and gain a better understanding of how to use the device. This article will also touch on some of the streaming options available as well as the different options available on the encoder. In addition, I'll share results of latency testing for RTMP ingest.
03 Feb 2025