November/December 2018
Magazine Features
LiveU Lends a Hand With The Ocean Cleanup's San Francisco Launch
05 Dec 2018
The Ocean Cleanup has begun the final phase of plan to clear away the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, and many saw it live thanks to a collaboration with LiveU.
AV1: A First Look
31 Aug 2018
FFmpeg 4.0 gives many video engineers their first chance to test the new AV1 codec against H.264, HEVC, and VP9. The results? In our tests, quality was impressive, but glacially slow encoding times make AV1 a non-starter for most publishers until hardware acceleration becomes available.
The 2018 Streaming Media Readers' Choice Award Winners
14 Nov 2018
The winners were announced today at Streaming Media West in Huntington Beach, California. Click through to see who took home this year's prizes.
Finding a Video Player That Works for You and Your Budget
03 Dec 2018
The video player landscape has changed tremendously since Streaming Media examined it four years back. Here are the questions to ask when choosing a player and the features to watch for.
Struggling With Capacity and Congestion in the Digital Video Age
30 Nov 2018
Can the internet keep up with the ballooning demands video is placing on it? And how can planners manage growth while keeping costs down? The correct answers are not always the obvious ones in this hall of mirrors.
The ABCs of APIs: Developers Are Migrating to API-Based Workflows
30 Nov 2018
APIs make it easier to use best-of-breed tools that connect disparate software applications and platforms. They've also changed the way video developers create new products.
Inxpo Studio: Reviewing the Premium Tier Webinar Platform
05 Dec 2018
For outstanding results with online marketing, sales, and training web webinars, look to Inxpo Studio. This review explains how to get up and running.
Review: Teradek Link Pro Backpack and Core
30 Nov 2018
Teradek's Link Pro Backpack offers enhanced MIMO cellular connectivity, plus the reliability of bonded cellular, connected to Teradek's powerful Link WiFi Access Point, and all rolled together in a backpack powered by your choice of V-Lock or 3-stud battery.
The Industry
6 Ways Influencer Marketing Can Go Wrong, With Examples!
07 Dec 2018
Influencer marketing has been hot for years and shows no signs of cooling, but that doesn't mean every influencer marketing campaign is a success.
Future in Focus
Rampant Piracy Is the Elephant in the Live-Streaming Room
03 Dec 2018
Tokens? Watermarking? DRM? Content owners try them all, but as of today there's no foolproof solution. Perhaps the way forward isn't with higher walls, but new experiences.
The Producer's View
Creating a Recipe for Codec Success to Please All Palates
07 Dec 2018
Looking back and the successes and misfires of H.264, HEVC, and VP9 show what the industry can expect from AV1 and VVC.
Class Act
Today's Teachers Need to Learn to Perform in Front of a Camera
07 Dec 2018
Teaching is a performance, but when teachers have to perform to a camera rather than a roomful of students, that performance can go awry.