AWS MediaPackage V2 details HLS, CMAF, H.265, and AV1 support
AWS Elemental MediaPackage released a technical specification detailing its supported input types, input codecs, and output codecs for live streaming. The document outlines compatibility with HLS and CMAF inputs, supporting video codecs like H.264, H.265, and AV1, and various audio and subtitle formats for delivery via TS, HLS, and DASH endpoint types.
Key Takeaways
- MediaPackage V2 supports HLS and CMAF input types for live streaming.
- Supported video input codecs include H.264, H.265 (HEVC), and AV1.
- Output delivery supports TS, HLS, and DASH endpoint types.
- AV1 video codec is exclusively supported with CMAF endpoint types for output.
- Media segments must remain unencrypted as an input requirement.
Why It Matters
The detailed specification clarifies MediaPackage's role in supporting current and future video codecs and delivery standards for live content workflows. This enables more precise planning for content providers utilizing AWS infrastructure, particularly for 4K and HDR content where H.265 is critical, and next-gen streaming with AV1. The industry should monitor how service providers integrate these capabilities for improved efficiency and quality in live stream distribution, especially the utilization of AV1 for CMAF-based deliveries.
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