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Category: AWS Elemental MediaTailor

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, […]

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 […]

Monitor HLS and DASH live streams using a canary monitor

Introduction Monitoring adaptive bitrate (ABR) media workloads requires attention to detail to provide a successful viewing experience. Keeping an eye on the health of the origin servers, confirming video and audio quality, and analyzing data reports from players are common monitoring tactics. However, issues such as manifest non-compliance, staleness, incorrect ad-break decorations, or missing data […]

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 […]

AWS Direct-to-Consumer & Streaming Showcase at NAB Show 2024

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

Support for HLS Interstitials in AWS Elemental MediaTailor

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is pleased to announce support for HLS Interstitials for video-on-demand (VOD) workflows in AWS Elemental MediaTailor. The implementation of support for interstitials introduces server-guided ad insertion (SGAI) in MediaTailor, which complements existing server-side ad insertion (SSAI) support. HLS Interstitials offer a versatile and efficient solution for managing and integrating advertising content […]

Unlock increased monetization and lower TCO with server-guided ad insertion for VOD

Maximizing revenue while delivering exceptional viewing experiences is a constant pursuit in the world of video streaming. As advertisers shift focus to over-the-top (OTT) and connected TV (CTV) platforms, the value proposition between server-side ad insertion (SSAI) and client-side ad insertion (CSAI) for video-on-demand (VOD) content has changed. Previously, the primary benefits of SSAI were […]

New AWS monetization solution demonstrations at NAB Show 2024

The Amazon Web Services (AWS) for Media & Entertainment Monetization solution area provides services and solutions to help media and entertainment companies deliver, optimize, and monetize their content across multiple platforms and channels, increasing revenue streams and creating more efficient monetization of their content assets. The 2024 NAB Show kicks off April 13 in Las […]

Create 4K and 8K linear channels with AWS Elemental MediaTailor Channel Assembly

Do you have existing 4K or 8K video-on-demand (VOD) assets that you would like to turn into linear channels? What are the challenges or obstacles preventing you from doing so? AWS Elemental MediaTailor Channel Assembly makes it easy for customers to add 4K linear channels to their lineup without incurring the high cost of purchasing […]