Video Encoding, Codec & Transcoding News

Amazon Web Services' MediaLive service can be configured to pass through KLV metadata in Transport Stream (TS) outputs. This functionality requires the metadata to comply with the SMPTE 336M-2007 standard.

intoPIX has been awarded a 2025 Engineering, Science & Technology Emmy® Award by the Television Academy. The award recognizes intoPIX for its development of JPEG XS, a compression format used in the media and broadcast industry.

viser-compare is a new browser-based side-by-side comparison player that offers a VMAF quality timeline. This tool is designed to provide an interactive QA page to visually inspect the quality of encoded videos.

A publication describes a method for enhanced image encoding and decoding using a graph-based attention block. The paper details related encoder and decoder technologies for this approach. The work is attributed to Gabriele Spadaro and Enzo Tartaglione, among others.

The presentation details the design and implementation of discrete cosine transforms (DCTs) specifically for video compression within the Daala and VP9 codecs. It focuses on the technical aspects of codec design. The article is a technical presentation slide archive.

A developer is reporting an issue with the Nvidia Thor Jetson 7.0 NvVideoEncoder API where the `setinsertspspps` function, intended to insert SPS/PPS/SSP (nal_type=32) at the start of each I-frame for H.265 streams, only works for the first I-frame. Subsequent I-frames are missing this critical header information, which can lead to decoding issues.

The article from LowCode Agency provides guidance on building a video stock marketplace, specifically recommending Mux or AWS MediaConvert for automated video transcoding while cautioning against custom solutions. It highlights the importance of using established services for transcoding video to multiple resolution tiers.

The article from StreamVi is a documentation page providing instructions on how to access and add a transcoding stream within their platform. It indicates that transcoding settings can be found under the "Transcoding" point and new streams can be added by clicking "New Stream."

This article discusses the role of transcoding workers in a system design for a live streaming platform. It specifies that these workers convert a single high-quality video source into multiple quality levels to accommodate viewers with varying connection speeds.

Amazon Web Services has published guidance for implementing Video on Demand (VOD) solutions using its foundational services. The process outlined involves uploading video files to storage, which then triggers automatic transcoding into multiple formats optimized for different devices.

The article explains the differences between remuxing, encoding, and transcoding in the context of video file manipulation. It defines transcoding as the process of converting an already-compressed file into a different codec or settings, involving a decode-then-encode step.

Brown University computer scientists have conducted new research that clears a path for improved streaming of 3D 'volumetric' video. This research aims to address the significant data bandwidth required for volumetric video by developing more efficient streaming methods. The article focuses on the technical advancements in encoding and delivering this specialized video format.

The provided article is the official documentation for FFmpeg, an open-source project that consists of a vast suite of libraries and programs for handling video, audio, and other multimedia files and streams. It details FFmpeg's capabilities, command-line usage, and various components for transcoding, streaming, and playing multimedia content. The document serves as a comprehensive reference guide to the software's functionalities and options.

Estonian managed service provider Levira is exploring cloud broadcasting by using Veset's SaaS cloud playout solution. This initiative is described as Levira's move to look into its future operations.

The Telos Alliance published an article discussing how its AudioTools Server product can improve dialog intelligibility in video content. The piece explains why dialog can get lost in the audio mix and highlights the server's capabilities in automatically detecting and correcting these issues.

Techex announced significant upgrades to its tx darwin live media processing framework, to be showcased at IBC 2025. These enhancements include new compression standards, frame-rate conversion, graphics keying capabilities, and workflow blueprints. The updates aim to boost broadcast efficiency.

Techex announced that its media processing framework, tx darwin, is now available in the AWS Marketplace. This launch aims to accelerate cloud-native innovation cycles for media organizations.

Frame.io has announced an update to its platform, introducing Japanese language support and integration with Adobe Firefly assets. The update also includes simplified zero-click sign-in for Adobe Premiere Pro and updated Python and TypeScript SDKs for Frame.io V4.

Telestream has announced new capabilities for its Vantage platform, enabling direct connection to Adobe Premiere, Adobe Media Encoder, and Frame.io. These integrations aim to automate workflows and eliminate manual tasks in Adobe-centric media pipelines. The new features will be showcased at NAB 2026.

Telestream has introduced "UP," a new cloud-native platform designed to expand its cloud services. This platform supports global ingest, automation, review, and real-time monitoring across hybrid and distributed production environments. "UP" aims to extend Telestream's existing cloud service offerings.

MainConcept announced its EVA API provides flexible encoding solutions for GPU-constrained markets. The API allows dynamic switching between GPU and software encoding. This aims to maintain flexibility for users amidst hardware limitations.

MainConcept has made Constant Target Quality (CTQ) encoding available for segment-based Video-on-Demand (VOD) using the AVC/H.264 codec. This feature is intended to optimize encoding workflows for VOD content.

Elecard has released StreamEye Studio 2024, an update to its software suite designed for video quality analysis. The new version introduces support for AV1 codec analysis, enhanced HDR/SDR comparison tools, and improved performance with 8K resolutions and multiple streams. These new features aim to provide a more comprehensive solution for video codec development and quality control.

Elecard released version 4.11 of its CodecWorks transcoding software, introducing new features designed to enhance video processing and control. Key updates include the ability to decode and transcode ProRes, improved hardware acceleration for H.264/AVC encoding on NVIDIA GPUs, and an enhanced system for monitoring device temperature and CPU/GPU load during transcoding. The update also adds support for the SRT protocol, enabling more efficient video streaming over unreliable networks.

Elecard has released ViCont 1.3, an update to its content management solution. The new version enhances content management and improves the effectiveness of digital screens, with updates to its server, Android and Linux players, and ViCont InfoBoards solution.

Elecard has launched Elecard Boro VoD, a new automated quality control solution designed to ensure media quality for video-on-demand services. This product offers comprehensive compliance checks for video files, including structural checks, stream checks, and video quality analysis. It is intended to help content providers and streaming platforms maintain high-quality video delivery.

Dolby is transforming the sports viewing experience with innovations like Dolby Vision and AC-4 audio, working with broadcasters and pay-TV providers. These technologies aim to deliver richer, more immersive, and personalized sports coverage across platforms. Dolby will showcase these advancements for live sports broadcasting at the upcoming IBC 2025 event.

The High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) market was valued at USD 1.2 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 12.5% to reach USD 3.46 billion by 2033. This growth is driven by technological advancements, changing consumer preferences, and an emphasis on sustainable practices, with the broadcast and surveillance sectors being key application areas. The report provides an analysis of market trends, drivers, challenges, and competitive landscape, including key players like Hikvision, Cisco Systems, and Harmonic.

This article explains how WebAssembly (WASM) decoders enable browser-based playback of IP camera streams using codecs like H.265, H.264, and MJPEG, addressing the limitations of native browser codec support. It details the technical process, including C++ development, the use of FFmpeg libraries, and compilation with EMSDK/Emscripten to create WASM binaries for real-time decoding and rendering.

AFS (Audio Fingerprint Sync) is a technical tool designed to synchronize subtitles with edited video content by using audio fingerprinting. The tool identifies the true source position of edited video segments, ensuring subtitles remain correctly timed despite cuts or alterations to the original video. This method prevents subtitles from progressively falling out of sync when video portions are removed.

Beamr highlights its Emmy® Award-winning Content-Adaptive Bitrate (CABR) technology, which aims to reduce video file sizes by up to 50% while maintaining quality for human viewers and machine learning models. The company positions its solution for media & entertainment, and autonomous vehicle industries, citing benefits like lower CDN and storage costs. Beamr also emphasizes its GPU-accelerated processing capabilities, support for AVC, HEVC, and AV1 codecs, and over 53 patents.

This guide by mediaTITANS, an authorized Blackmagic Design partner, compares the free and Studio versions of DaVinci Resolve, detailing feature differences such as maximum resolution, frame rate, HDR grading capabilities, and multi-GPU support. It highlights professional-grade tools unlocked by the Studio version, including advanced noise reduction, AI tools, and multi-user collaboration, while also noting the competitive pricing of the Studio version against alternatives like Adobe Premiere Pro.

Transcode Talker is a new open-source, self-hosted software designed to automatically convert entire media libraries to HEVC compression, reclaiming disk space. It features hardware acceleration support for VAAPI, QSV, and NVENC, a filesystem scanner, a full history with audit, and a web-based user interface with live progress monitoring.

The AV1 video codec is gaining widespread adoption in the video surveillance industry, replacing H.264 as the new standard due to its improved compression efficiency for 4K and 8K video. Supported by major technology companies and integrated into operating systems and browsers, AV1's open-source and royalty-free nature is driving its accessibility and affordability. This transition allows organizations to store more high-resolution video, minimize bandwidth, and enhance real-time video analytics capabilities.

MForja has introduced Video Distillation software designed to reduce video storage and CDN costs by over 50% without quality loss. The codec-agnostic technology works below the codec layer using entropy conditioning to optimize video and audio data before it enters infrastructure. MForja claims an average 50%+ reduction in storage, 30% cut in bandwidth, and 25% lower power draw in transcoding farms.

wide.video promotes itself as a free, privacy-first online video editor capable of handling HD and 4K footage locally within a browser. It integrates AI-powered features such as captions, background removal, and smooth motion, supporting a wide range of video and audio codecs and formats. The platform emphasizes no server uploads, sign-ups, fees, or watermarks, positioning itself as a robust, client-side video editing solution.

Mux published a detailed guide for developers on video encoding for streaming, covering key concepts such as encoding, transcoding, packaging, and the differences between containers and codecs. The guide elaborates on codec trade-offs between H.264, H.265 (HEVC), and AV1, including their compression efficiency, licensing implications, and performance considerations. It also explains bitrate ladder design, per-title encoding, quality metrics like VMAF, and the unique challenges of live encoding.

This article explores the concept, evolution, and function of Group of Pictures (GOP) in video compression. It details how GOPs are designed to enhance the efficiency of activities like digital video conferencing and streaming.

The article provides an overview of video codecs, detailing their evolution from G.711 to H.266/VVC. It explains how codecs function to optimize digital media for efficient transmission and high-quality playback.

100ms published a guide explaining frame rate's importance for enhancing visual experience in streaming. The guide details how frame rate influences the perceived smoothness and quality of video content.

This article from 100ms provides an overview of keyframes in video streaming, discussing their historical evolution from animation, their function in digital compression, and their role in improving streaming efficiency and quality. It positions keyframes as fundamental to video technology and its advancements.

This article from 100ms discusses how features like in-built state management, sensible rendering, and dynamic quality reduction contribute to minimizing errors in live video experiences. The piece compares these aspects between the 100ms platform and the Zoom video JS SDK.

The article by 100ms provides an overview of streaming capture technology, tracing its history from the late 1990s to its current applications in live streaming and content creation. It explores the evolution and significance of this technology in the streaming industry.

The article demonstrates how to build a video chat application utilizing the 100ms Javascript SDK, VueJs, Golang, and Netlify functions. It provides a technical guide for developers on integrating these tools to create a functional video calling app.

This article discusses the fundamental role of video bitrate in determining streaming quality and file size, providing insights on how to optimize bitrate for various resolutions and platforms. It serves as an educational resource on a core technical concept in streaming video delivery.

100ms published a step-by-step guide on how to integrate its Prebuilt Flutter component into Flutter applications. This guide details the process for developers to add video calling functionality using the 100ms platform.

This article provides an overview of echo cancellation technology in video conferencing. It traces the evolution of echo cancellation from analog methods to modern digital signal processing and artificial intelligence integration.