When viewers abandon a live stream within seconds, video bitrate is often the culprit. Set it too low and the picture turns blurry and pixelated. Set it too high and you overwhelm networks, triggering buffering, dropped frames, and stalled playback. Finding the right video bitrate is what separates amateur streams Read more…
WebRTC is an open-source technology that enables real-time communication directly in web browsers and mobile apps. It powers video, voice, and data sharing between users without plugins or external software. Learn more about WebRTC from webrtc.org. WebRTC security is a top concern for anyone building a video chat or live Read more…
WebRTC is a streaming protocol with real-time communication (RTC) capabilities in web browsers and mobile applications. WebRTC allows for audio, video, and data sharing between browser clients (or native apps) without needing plugins or any third-party software. It uses JavaScript APIs to establish peer-to-peer communication, making it highly suitable for Read more…
Like every year, Ant Media Server is proud to participate in the Microsoft Azure Sponsorship Program in 2026, offering free infrastructure credits to qualified users. Azure Sponsorship Program will grant qualified users access to complimentary infrastructure for thorough evaluations of Ant Media Server Enterprise Edition on Azure Marketplace. This program offers evaluation subscriptions to Read more…
If you’re involved in the streaming industry—or even just curious about how it all works—you’ve probably come across the term transcoding more than once. Maybe you already have a basic idea of what it means, or maybe you’re still wondering what exactly it is and why it keeps coming up. Either way, Read more…
Choosing the right streaming protocol impacts your viewer experience, infrastructure costs, and technical complexity. WebRTC and RTMP serve different purposes in modern streaming workflows. Understanding each protocol’s strengths helps you build efficient streaming architecture. WebRTC delivers sub-500 millisecond latency for browser-based viewers. RTMP provides reliable encoder-to-server transmission with 3-5 second Read more…
Live streaming has become a popular medium for content delivery, enabling real-time engagement with audiences across the globe. Whether it’s broadcasting live events, webinars, or interactive video chats, the seamless and uninterrupted streaming experience is crucial for both content creators and viewers. That’s where the concept of high availability comes Read more…
In Ant Media Server, there are numerous Security options for Publishing and Playing Streams. We’ve introduced another one, Webhook Authentication for Stream Publishing, in version 2.4 and higher. Whenever the stream initiates, Ant Media Server just calls your webhook URL and sends the HTTP request to see if it accepts Read more…