Russell Trafford-Jones, Author at The Broadcast Knowledge

Video: Achieving low latency, reliable video streaming with SRT

Posted on 16th March 2018 by Russell Trafford-Jones

An introduction to SRT, a new protocol for reliable low-latency live streaming over the internet. Developed collaboratively, SRT is an open source video transport protocol that enables the delivery of high-quality and secure video delivery.

In this recorded webinar, the speakers discuss:

The SRT Alliance:
Since its launch at NAB, the SRT Alliance has made significant progress towards standardizing SRT as the de facto video streaming standard. Learn about its current status, its latest developments and upcoming events.
Benefits of open source SRT:
Learn more about the SRT protocol and the Github community.
Joining SRT Alliance:
Learn how you can get on board and improve your live video streaming workflows by joining the SRT Alliance and by using open source SRT in your video video workflows with the support of the Github community.

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Webinar: Content Delivery Challenges in a New Era

Posted on 15th March 2018 by Russell Trafford-Jones

Streaming Media discusses moving away from Flash and the alternatives. Viewers want better viewing experiences than ever, meaning CDNs have to stay one step ahead. This prompts a move to HTML5 delivery, an emphasis on live streaming, and a commitment to lower latency than ever before – with all this on any device.
This webinar will bring you up to date on the cutting edge of content delivery, with a focus on the following topics:

Why enterprise streaming professionals need to develop a strategy for transitioning away from Flash
From Flash-free to plugin-free: live encoding and playback on any device
Interactive live streaming: Live video and audio has turned away from broadcast towards two-way or multi-directional communication
Why an agnostic content delivery strategy is a must for live streaming inside the enterprise
Scalable distribution of ultra-low-latency live streams worldwide
The importance of utilizing solutions that can analyze the quality of the live streaming viewing experience

REGISTER NOW to attend the webinar “Content Delivery Challenges in a New Era.

THURSDAY, MARCH 22 – 16:00 GMT / 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET / 8 PM CET

Speakers:
Eric Schumacher-Rasmussen, VP/Editor, Streaming Media
Jared Hawkins, VP Product, MediaPlatform
Oliver Lietz, CEO, Nanocosmos
Nivedita Nouvel, VP Marketing, Broadpeak
Tom Racca, CEO, Ramp

Video: Best practices for live 360° broadcasting

Posted on 14th March 2018 by Russell Trafford-Jones

Tips and tricks for achieving high quality results with 360 live streaming from Tarif Sayed, Former Head of VR Technologies at Nokia.

This recording is from a recent talk at IBC2017 archived by the IET.

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Meeting: Sports Tech Innovation

Posted on 13th March 2018 by Russell Trafford-Jones

With many speakers including from BT Sport, IMG, FA Group this free event looks at emerging production technology and its use in sport. Topics include: