Category: Media

Broadcasting 4K: Breakthroughs, Challenges, and the Promising Road Ahead

In the world of broadcasting, one thing has become clear: 4K is here to stay. As the demand for ultra-high-definition (UHD) content skyrockets, so does the need to transport these signals effectively across production setups, live broadcasts, and post-production environments...

Secure Low-latency Streaming Using SRT

Introduction to SRT? Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) is an innovative open-source video transport protocol developed by Haivision, designed to facilitate low-latency and high-quality streaming over the internet...

Building a VMAF Calculator: An End-to-End Guide

Welcome to this step-by-step guide on creating a VMAF (Video Multi-Method Assessment Fusion) Calculator. In this blog, we will walk you through the process of setting up a VMAF calculator, covering everything from building a user-friendly front-end interface using PyQt to implementing the back-end logic with Python and FFmpeg for video analysis...

Enabling AC3 Passthrough in FFmpeg for Seamless Audio

FFmpeg is a powerful multimedia framework used for processing audio and video files. AC3(Audio Codec 3) is a widely adopted audio codec known for its surround sound capabilities. Typically, AC3 is a lossy codec, meaning it compresses audio by discarding some data...

VMAF, PSNR, and SSIM video quality matrix for h.264 and h.265

In the realm of digital media, the choice of video codec can significantly impact the quality andefficiency of video streaming and storage. H.264 and H.265 (also known as AVC and HEVC,respectively) are two of the most commonly used video codecs, each with its advantages anddrawbacks...