Tag: Basics of Streaming

Basics of Streaming reframes streaming as a curation business, where personalization engines, not just great shows, determine viewer engagement, retention, and profitability. Today’s streaming giants deploy advanced AI and machine learning to fine-tune everything from recommendations and thumbnails to subtitles…

Basics of Streaming explains why SVOD success hinges more on backend systems than standout shows. Platforms thriving today are those mastering dynamic pricing, bundling strategies, churn prevention, and subscription infrastructure. With Wall Street demanding profitability, the path forward isn’t just…

Basics of Streaming breaks down the evolving landscape of OTT monetization, distinguishing between how money is made (business models) and how content is delivered (distribution models). With the rise of hybrid strategies combining SVOD, AVOD, FAST, microtransactions, and bundling, the…

Basics of Streaming breaks down the chaos behind streaming device fragmentation, revealing how services must juggle multiple operating systems: from Roku and Tizen to newcomers like Vega and Ventura, just to stay present on every screen. Unlike mobile, there's no…

Basics of Streaming breaks down how Netflix is using AV1-powered Film Grain Synthesis (FGS) to preserve artistic film grain while significantly improving compression efficiency. This technology denoises video, models grain behavior, and reconstructs it in real-time during playback, reducing bitrates…

Basics of Streaming dives deeper into how modern streaming stacks manage video delivery through advanced codecs, streaming protocols, cloud encoding, and DRM systems. The column explains how platforms use codecs like AV1 and VP9 for better compression, protocols like HLS…