Video Streaming Technology: From Encoding to Delivery
From Encoding to Delivery: A Practical Overview Video streaming is a multi-step chain that starts with encoding and ends with delivery to your screen. Each step affects quality, latency, and compatibility across devices. Understanding the flow helps teams plan and avoid surprises for viewers. Encoding choices set the foundation. Common codecs include H.264, HEVC (H.265), and AV1. Higher efficiency saves bandwidth, but may require more decoding power on some devices. Pick a target resolution and frame rate that fit content and audience. ...