Web Video

How the tech behind video streaming shapes your viewing experience Video streaming is more than a file delivered over the internet. It is a coordinated mix of software and networks that keep quality high while staying smooth. The journey starts long before you press play: it depends on how the video is created, encoded, and packaged for delivery. Small choices in compression, frame rate, and segmenting can change color, detail, and how fast the player starts. ...

Video Delivery Technologies: HLS, DASH, and CDN Synergy Video delivery today rests on three pillars: HLS, DASH, and a fast content network. HLS (HTTP Live Streaming) and DASH (Dynamic Adaptive Streaming over HTTP) split video into small chunks and let the player switch quality as bandwidth changes. They rely on manifest files to describe available qualities and how to fetch the chunks. HLS uses an M3U8 playlist, while DASH uses an MPD document. Because both formats work over standard HTTP, they play nicely with modern CDNs and web servers. This combination makes it easy to serve video across devices, from desktop browsers to mobile apps and smart TVs. ...