Todd Sharp’s Post

Bundles are in the news again. Our article on the subject looks at: How bundles look to address rising viewer fatigue; The ways that super-aggregation refines the concept further; How consumers use as many non-video entertainment providers as video ones (and under 35s use even more); and the most popular services that consumers are looking to bundle above and beyond video. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/eZxyPVPA

Parking lot rules were the iron-clad rule that controlled walking to the store with my daughters during our weekly shopping trips. When we exited the car, these rules dictated that each daughter held one of Daddy’s hands for the walk to the store. Two girls, two hands, no running around the busy parking lot. The parking-lot-rules corollary for live streamers is “for ultra-low latency, eliminate B-frames from your live streaming workflow.” You can do this for H.264 or HEVC with most transcoders in the GUI or by changing your command string. B-frames in either the origination or transcoded stream can easily add 250 milliseconds to latency. This, on top of all other contributors, can push overall latency to over a second, which is too long for interactive communications, and uncomfortable for gambling or even auctions. Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/ADgTK

A recuring challenge and IMO one of the most important themes at #NAB2024, especially in times where all need to do more with less. The power of streaming technology lies in its vast versatility. However, the democratization of streaming capabilities creates significant challenges in managing the derived complexity. We always recommend starting the streamlining process with a consumer/ user / device-centric approach. This means prioritizing the needs and experience of the user and their devices when optimizing the streaming workflow. By focusing on a smooth user experience from the beginning, you can identify potential bottlenecks and streamline the entire streaming chain more effectively. It's crucial to address potential streaming bottlenecks throughout the system. Minor technical issues can snowball into major disruptions very quickly if left unaddressed, damaging the monetization of your valuable content and viewer engagement. This is a venture in deep media technology, it’s highly multidisciplinary, requires a diligent and thorough touch, and it’s an end-to-end game. We don’t know of any viable quick fixes. While this post from Dan Rayburn may be older, it still holds significant value on this important issue: https://lnkd.in/dYN9v-a9 Let's talk if you want to know more, I'm happy to answer any questions – end-to-end. 🔗 #Ad #Advertising #ATSC #ATSC3 #AVOD #Advertising #Broadcast #Broadcasting #cabletv #CTV #CTVAdvertising #CTVWars #ConnectedHome #Disruption #DVB #Innovation #ISP #IPTV #FAST #media #mediadistribution #mediatech #MVPD #vMVPD #NAB #NabAmplify #NextGenBroadcast #NextGenTV #OTT #PayTV #SMPTE #Streaming #StreamingBottlenecks #StreamingCapabilities #StreamingDemocratization #StreamingMedia #StreamingTechnology #StreamingWars #Telco #Telecom #Television #TV #TVChannel #TVAdvertising #video

How to Install Kodi on an Amazon Fire TV Stick or Fire TV https://lnkd.in/dh_j-6Rq What’s your perspective? 💡 or ❓

Parking lot rules were the iron-clad rule that controlled walking to the store with my daughters during our weekly shopping trips. When we exited the car, these rules dictated that each daughter held one of Daddy’s hands for the walk to the store. Two girls, two hands, no running around the busy parking lot. The parking-lot-rules corollary for live streamers is “for ultra-low latency, eliminate B-frames from your live streaming workflow.” You can do this for H.264 or HEVC with most transcoders in the GUI or by changing your command string. B-frames in either the origination or transcoded stream can easily add 250 milliseconds to latency. This, on top of all other contributors, can push overall latency to over a second, which is too long for interactive communications, and uncomfortable for gambling or even auctions. Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/ADgTK

We frequently use the terms HD and SD in our daily lives, often assuming we know what they mean. But let's take a step back and think – what do these terms actually stand for? What makes HD the more preferred option? Is SD even used today? We'll find out through this blog. Read on! ⬇️ https://url.video/3Yf4cAS #HDvsSD

Hey Google – Your Voice, Your Control! Seamlessly integrate voice control into your home entertainment with Akai’s (75) 190cm Blockbuster TV. Simply say, "Hey Google," and take command of your favorite shows and apps. Change channels, adjust the volume, or search for content without lifting a finger, adding a level of convenience to your viewing experience. Embrace the future of entertainment with smart technology that puts you in charge!

The US Patent Trial and Appeal Board has declared two patents by WAG Acquisition invalid in their suit against Amazon, Google, YouTube, Disney, and Hulu. The two final written decisions, dated January 31, state that the claims of both patents are unpatentable and obvious over prior art. The two patents, 9,742,824 and 9,762,636, were issued in 2017 and are titled “Streaming Media Delivery System”. The WAG suit is over three patents—case number 2:21-cv-08230. #streamingmedia #patentlaw #SVOD #AVOD

So, what’s on the minds of my broadcaster friends as we approach NAB… -HDR? -Broadcast IP virtual channels? -ATSC 3.0 stat-mux? -New encoder channel release features to further streamline air-chains? -Verance watermarking? -Cost-effective IP transport for STL redundancy or feeding distant transmitters? These are just some of the topics that come up daily in our world. We would very much like to meet you at the show. Please message me to set up your mtg. See you in LV!