Embracing the Journey: Reflecting on Progress in Video Streaming, VR, and AI
Dear readers of Overdigital.net, I must apologize for my prolonged absence from the blogosphere. It has been six long years since my last post, and I owe you an...
The Ultimate Technical Guide for the Flash to HTML5 Transition – Part 3/4
This section will describe HTML5 deployment best practices regarding multi-DRM, ad insertion, and cross-device optimizations 3.1 Format and DRM System Fragmentation Unfortunately, the industry has not standardized yet on...
The Ultimate Technical Guide for the Flash to HTML5 Transition – Part 2/4
Why do we need video DRM and content security? Why can’t we get just watch content without protection? And why does it need to be part of HTML5? This...
The Ultimate Technical Guide for the Flash to HTML5 Transition – Part 1/4
Over the last few years, HTML5 video evolved from a basic solution which was not a good fit for broadcasters, to a mature playback stack that can be used...
Streaming Format Evolution — Does CMAF Give Us the Single Format?
The HTML5 video standards have been evolving for the last years to a point where they can be leveraged for premium video experiences. It evolved from the early struggle...
Making HTML5 Work for Broadcasters
HTML5 has become an essential technology for broadcasters with a multiscreen distribution strategy because it can be used to deliver video experiences to TV connected devices and mobile websites...
Reality Check. Indie Game Development
It’s just another day to you, but it’s a big one to me. My game “Galactic Nemesis” was just approved by Apple. This is the culmination of about 8...
Photoshop Turns 25
Photoshop is turning 25, a quarter century of empowering creatives around to the world. Adobe published a homage in form of an Aerosmith music video. My favorite YouTube video...
What to Consider When Building a 2015-Ready Ad Architecture
Online video has come a long way, and is increasingly becoming the digital TV of tomorrow, driven by a demographic shift and continuously increasing migration to digital TV consumption....
Silverlight Won’t Work In Chrome. What Now?
Episodic television and film content delivered over IP would not be possible without Digital Rights Management (DRM). Implemented correctly, it is invisible to viewers and provides a seamless user...
