Here you can find technical blog posts about how WebRTC, RTMP, HLS, CMAF, and other protocols are used and integrated. Build your own live streaming platform easily with these tutorials.
Ultra low latency streaming is the difference between real-time interaction and broken user experiences. In a live auction, one bidder sees $45,000 on screen and submits $50,000. Another bidder’s stream lags by five seconds—they still see $40,000 and submit $45,000. The first bidder wins. The second files a complaint. The Read more…
Whether you’re a content creator looking to broadcast on Twitch and YouTube, an educator producing online tutorials, or a business streaming live events, you need reliable broadcasting software that delivers professional results without breaking the bank. Enter OBS Studio—the industry-standard solution trusted by millions of streamers worldwide. OBS Studio (Open Read more…
SCTE-35 is the industry standard that enables TV networks and professional broadcasters to seamlessly cut away from a live event to a commercial break at exactly the right moment. It isn’t done manually by someone hitting a switch. It’s fully automated using SCTE-35 markers embedded in the video stream. If Read more…
Ant Media Server Hourly Subscription is designed for modern live streaming and WebRTC workloads that demand flexibility, scalability, and cost control. Instead of committing to fixed monthly or annual plans, you pay only for the hours your Ant Media Server is actively running. This pay-as-you-go model ensures you never spend Read more…
WebRTC is an open-source protocol suite that lets browsers and devices stream audio, video, and data to each other in under 500 milliseconds — no plugins, no downloads, no third-party software. Standardized by the W3C and IETF under RFC 8829 in January 2021, it’s the technology behind video consultations, live Read more…
Scaling Ant Media Server with AWS CloudFormation is a game-changer for anyone dealing with live video streaming demands. In an era where digital content consumption is skyrocketing, ensuring your streaming infrastructure can handle growth without downtime is crucial. Whether you’re broadcasting live events, hosting virtual classrooms, or delivering on-demand videos, Read more…
Frame rate configuration directly impacts streaming quality and viewer experience. This guide covers frame rate optimization for Ant Media Server, including WebRTC-specific settings, adaptive bitrate strategies, and mobile optimization techniques based on official specifications. We’ll explore which frame rates work best for different content types, how to configure Ant Media 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…
Video streaming has become the backbone of digital communication. From live streaming broadcasts to video conferencing and surveillance systems, choosing the right transport protocol can make or break your streaming quality. The two primary protocols that govern how data packets travel across networks are TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) and UDP Read more…
Choosing the right video resolution affects everything from viewer experience to infrastructure costs. Professional broadcasters using platforms like Ant Media Server need to understand how resolution impacts streaming quality, bandwidth consumption, and audience reach. This guide explains video resolution fundamentals and provides practical frameworks for selecting the optimal resolution based Read more…