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Enhancing Video Streaming with Bitmovin's VOD Encoder

Unmatched Encoding Capabilities

Bitmovin's VOD Encoder, a fully managed SaaS solution, utilizes cutting-edge technologies like distributed processing and content-aware encoding to deliver exceptional video quality. By employing features such as Per-Title, Per-Shot, and Multi-Pass encoding, Bitmovin ensures that content is available in the highest quality at the lowest bitrates with rapid turnaround times. The platform supports a variety of codecs, including AV1, VP9, HEVC/H.265, and H.264, and seamlessly integrates with various digital rights management (DRM) solutions to encode and secure content up to 8K UHD with HDR, including Dolby Vision.

Optimized Performance and Efficiency

One of the key advantages of Bitmovin's VOD Encoder over in-house solutions is its advanced bitrate distribution, including 3-pass and Smart Chunking, as well as content-aware encoding like Per-Title optimization. These capabilities result in optimal bitrate efficiency, allowing for significant savings on storage and bandwidth costs while ensuring viewers receive top-notch streaming quality. Additionally, the platform offers incredibly fast encoding speeds for short-form content, processing clips in under 20 seconds for videos under 5 minutes, thanks to GPU acceleration.

Seamless Streaming Experience

Bitmovin's VOD Encoder not only excels in encoding but also provides comprehensive support for streaming services. With out-of-the-box SSAI support, integration with major ad providers, pre-built DRM integrations, and support for premium content formats like 4K, Dolby Vision, and DTS, the platform ensures a seamless playback experience for viewers. Moreover, Bitmovin's combined encoding and packaging capabilities, supporting HLS and DASH formats, enable M&E and OTT platforms to deliver content across a wide range of devices efficiently and effectively.

Customer Satisfaction and Innovation

Bitmovin's commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction is evident through its regular bi-weekly releases that include new features, improvements, and fixes. Customers appreciate the platform's robust feature set, stability across various devices, exceptional API support, and top-quality output. By consistently staying ahead of the curve with cutting-edge encoding technology and advanced features like Per-Title encoding, Bitmovin ensures that its customers are well-equipped to meet the evolving demands of the media and entertainment industry.

Bitmovin Cloud-Native Encoding Service: Empowering Scalability, Efficiency, and Sustainability

Cloud Native Encoding Benefits

Bitmovin's cloud-native encoding service offers exceptional benefits to users. With unparalleled flexibility, you can seamlessly scale your encoding workflow based on your needs, from encoding a single file to thousands of files. The automated orchestration layer intelligently assesses the complexity of your content and selects the most cost-effective instance, ensuring efficiency and affordability. Moreover, the ability for multi-cloud deployments enhances reliability, critical for avoiding downtime and freeing your team from operational complexities. Utilizing the latest server technologies and spot instances enables a significant acceleration in encoding performance, making sure your video library is managed cost-effectively.

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Enhancing Video Stream Testing with Bitmovin's Stream Lab

Introduction to Stream Lab

Bitmovin's Stream Lab offers an automated video stream testing solution that ensures quality playback functionality by testing clear or DRM-protected streams on real streaming environments. This tool allows developers to test on both older and newer models of actual devices, providing access to pre-set tests built for specific use cases.

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Enhancing Streaming Experience with Bitmovin Video Analytics

Introduction to Bitmovin Video Analytics

Bitmovin's Video Analytics tool is designed to track, monitor, and analyze streaming data in real-time, providing valuable insights to improve viewer engagement and retention. By deploying this solution, users can access actionable data that allows them to identify and address playback issues promptly, ensuring a smooth viewing experience for their audience.

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Enhance Your Video Streaming Experience with Bitmovin's Advanced Features

Reach More Devices with Bitmovin

When you migrate from Shaka Player to Bitmovin, you gain access to a wider range of devices, including LG and Samsung Tizen smart TVs. This transition enables you to deliver a superior viewing experience to your users with simplified deployments compared to Shaka Player. Bitmovin's player not only covers everything that Shaka offers but goes above and beyond to enhance your streaming capabilities.

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Seamless Migration with Bitmovin's Azure Media Services Migration Tool

Transition Hassle-Free with Bitmovin

Bitmovin offers a seamless migration solution for existing users of Azure Media Services (AMS) who are facing the inevitable retirement by Microsoft by June 30, 2024. By transitioning to Bitmovin before this date, you can avoid disruptions and ensure your content continues to be served effectively without missing a beat. As the official recommendation in Microsoft's migration guide, Bitmovin's migration tool is designed to simplify the process and enable you to continue serving video content via Azure without the need for re-encoding. This means you can migrate your existing back catalog from AMS while utilizing your current Azure storage infrastructure.

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