Hevc

Video Streaming Technology: Encoding, Delivery, and DRM Video streaming blends encoding, delivery, and protection. In simple terms, encoding compresses and formats video for smooth playback; delivery moves those files through the network to your device; DRM protects content with licenses and rules. Together, these parts affect quality, latency, and access. Encoding is the first step. Codecs reduce image and audio data to a manageable size. Common choices are H.264 (AVC), HEVC (H.265), and AV1. Each codec has strengths and device support, so the right pick depends on audience and licensing needs. A file container like MP4 or WebM holds the encoded streams and captions. For adaptive streaming, you create several versions at different bitrates and resolutions, so a player can switch to a better or lighter version as network conditions change. ...