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All of Netflix’s HDR video streaming is now dynamically optimized

The Netflix TechBlog

by Aditya Mavlankar , Zhi Li , Lukáš Krasula and Christos Bampis High dynamic range ( HDR ) video brings a wider range of luminance and a wider gamut of colors, paving the way for a stunning viewing experience. HDR was launched at Netflix in 2016 and the number of titles available in HDR has been growing ever since.

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Varnish and BBR: Lower Latency OTT Video Delivery

DZone

When delivering video over-the-top (OTT), the internet is the principal highway for distributing this content. However, OTT streaming delivery requires something faster than what the internet offers in terms of how chunks/fragments are supposed to flow.

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Better Video Streaming With imgix

Smashing Magazine

Better Video Streaming With imgix. Better Video Streaming With imgix. Adding video to your website immediately adds value, but also a new level of complexity to your web development. Can I use the <video> tag? Do I need a JavaScript video player? Do I need a JavaScript video player? Doug Sillars.

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CloudFront vs. CloudFlare: Choosing the Right CDN

DZone

Every internet user, knowingly or unknowingly, uses a CDN while watching a video, reading a newspaper, or enjoying a TV show. CloudFront CDN and CloudFlare CDN are two popular services available on the market. In fact, it has been around for many years. CDN stands for content delivery network.

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Optimizing Video Streaming CDN Architecture for Cost Reduction and Enhanced Streaming Performance

IO River

Now, with viewers all over the world expecting flawless and high-definition streaming, video providers have their work cut out for them. What Comprises Video Streaming - Traffic CharacteristicsWith the emphasis on a high-quality streaming experience, the optimization starts from the very core. Those days are long gone.

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Optimizing Video Streaming CDN Architecture for Cost Reduction and Enhanced Streaming Performance

IO River

Now, with viewers all over the world expecting flawless and high-definition streaming, video providers have their work cut out for them. ‍What Comprises Video Streaming - Traffic CharacteristicsWith the emphasis on a high-quality streaming experience, the optimization starts from the very core. Those days are long gone.

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How to Build Your Own CDN With Kubernetes

DZone

In this blog post, Ilhaan discusses the design and implementation of kubeCDN , a tool designed to simplify geo-replication of Kubernetes clusters in order to deploy services with high availability on a global scale. More Users, More Problems The internet has transformed how people exchange ideas and share results across the globe.

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