Web Delivery

Video streaming technology and delivery Video streaming combines several technologies to deliver video over the internet. From the moment a viewer hits play, content moves through encoding, packaging, and delivery stages that must adapt to many devices and network conditions. The goal is smooth, reliable playback with minimal buffering and fast start times. Encoding and codecs shape quality and file size. Common options are H.264, H.265, and AV1. Each codec has trade-offs between efficiency and decoding requirements. After encoding, videos are packaged into streaming formats such as HLS or MPEG-DASH, often using CMAF as a common container. The manifest files (M3U8 for HLS, MPD for DASH) tell players which chunks to fetch and at which bitrate, enabling seamless switching if bandwidth changes. ...

Streaming Media Protocols: RTMP, HLS, DASH Streaming media helps you reach audiences on phones, tablets, and desktops. Three common protocols guide how video is sent and played: RTMP, HLS, and DASH. They share a goal—deliver reliable video—but they handle encoding, packaging, and delivery in different ways. RTMP in brief Real-Time Messaging Protocol (RTMP) was built by Adobe for live video from encoders to servers. It runs over TCP and keeps a steady stream between the source and the first server. In controlled networks, RTMP can offer very low delay, but today browsers do not play RTMP directly. You usually ingest RTMP to a server, then repackage for delivery to viewers. This path is common for live shows and events that need quick turnarounds. ...

Video Streaming Technology and Delivery Video streaming has become a daily habit for entertainment, education, and work. Users expect smooth playback, quick starts, and consistent quality across devices and networks. The path from a camera or file to a viewer’s screen includes encoding, packaging, delivery, and playback. The main goals are low latency, minimal buffering, and efficient use of bandwidth. Two standards, HLS and MPEG-DASH, segment video into small chunks and deliver them over HTTP. This makes caching straightforward for web CDNs. Players fetch the next segment from a manifest and switch between representations as conditions change. Encoding choices, including codecs like H.264, H.265, and AV1, affect both picture quality and file size. For live events, keeping latency low while preserving clarity is especially important. ...