NDI And SRT: What Are They, And Why Should You Care?
The Network Device Interface (NDI) and Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) protocols are revolutionizing how video gets produced and transmitted. And though they are sometimes pitted against each other, it's really an apples-to-oranges comparison, and producers need to understand the differences to choose which solution is best for which application.
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Gigcasters' Casey Charvet, Blizzard's Corey Smith, Uncle Toad's' Chris Steblay, and Word Up Productions' Justin Reid talk about the pros and cons of each, and why NDI and SRT are not an either/or proposition for live producers.
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