Streaming Media: Encoding, Transcoding, and Delivery
Streaming Media: Encoding, Transcoding, and Delivery Streaming media starts with encoding. Raw video files are large and must fit many devices and networks. Encoding compresses the video into formats and bitrates that balance quality with smooth delivery. It also affects how easily content can be played back on phones, tablets, or desktops. Transcoding builds on encoding. A single master file is converted into multiple renditions: different resolutions, frame rates, and codecs. This gives players options to match a viewer’s connection and device. Transcoding is key to adaptive streaming, where the player picks the best version in real time. ...