{"id":8232,"date":"2023-04-18T13:11:02","date_gmt":"2023-04-18T13:11:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mslive.co.in\/blog\/?p=8232"},"modified":"2023-08-26T07:58:17","modified_gmt":"2023-08-26T07:58:17","slug":"video-streaming-server-cost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mslive.co.in\/blog\/video-streaming-server-cost\/","title":{"rendered":"Video Streaming Costs | Streaming Server Costs for 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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As the business world becomes increasingly digital, video content becomes a vital tool for connecting with customers, training employees, and sharing information. But with the rise of high-definition and ultra-high-definition video<\/a>, the technology to deliver it needs to evolve.<\/p>

That\u2019s where HEVC (High-Efficiency Video Coding)<\/a>, also known as H.265<\/a>, comes in. This cutting-edge codec allows for significantly smaller file sizes while maintaining high-quality video, which means faster streaming, reduced storage costs, and improved user experience.<\/p>

For businesses & streaming platforms<\/a> looking to stay ahead of the curve and deliver the highest-quality video content to their customers, HEVC is the obvious choice. With its ability to support 4K and even 8K video, the future of video content delivery is now.<\/p>

We\u2019re going to break down what HEVC<\/a> is and its benefits. We\u2019ll explain what a codec is and how to use it. We\u2019ll also guide you on the best use cases and implementation of HEVC.<\/p>

What is a Video Codec?<\/strong><\/p>

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Video codecs compress and decompress digital data streams and signals.<\/p>

First, let\u2019s break down what a video codec<\/a> is. A codec is a software formula or process for compressing video files.<\/p>

Video codes compress and send a video sequence using less data storage. The compressed video data can be broadcasted, transmitted, or sent over the internet more efficiently. The more efficiently the codec can compress and send the video sequence data, the better the quality received. On the receiving end, the codec uncompresses the data and displays it on-screen.<\/p>

Delivering low-latency streaming with video compression<\/strong><\/p>

Whenever anyone watches a TV show, shares a video online<\/a>, or makes a Facetime call, they are streaming video<\/a>. All of this streaming uses a lot of data. A codec\u2019s efficiency prevents us from running out of internet bandwidth. This efficiency is why we can watch smooth, high-quality video without lag.<\/p>

The HEVC codec, or H.265 codec<\/a>, is the latest and greatest in video codec technology. Businesses who want to deploy the highest quality video content are using the HEVC format. As the successor to the H.264 (AVC) codec<\/a>, video compression is quicker, more efficient and the video quality produced is higher.<\/p>

AVC processes frames of video using macroblocks, but HEVC<\/a> processes information using coding tree units (CTUs). A coding tree unit processes information much more efficiently. This results in smaller file sizes and less bandwidth needed to stream videos<\/a>.<\/p>

Why is High-Efficiency Video Coding Important?<\/strong><\/p>

The importance of HEVC<\/a> increases with technological advances.<\/p>

Computing power is ever-evolving. The power of workstations, tablets, and mobile devices increases yearly. Higher data and communication speeds like 5G mean computational demands continue increasing.<\/p>

This convergence of technological power is advancing video<\/a> and picture quality and viewer expectations of what top-quality video is. With these increased needs, the HEVC format is important because it\u2019s a high-efficiency method of compressing video that can display the highest quality video<\/a>.<\/p>

The HEVC codec is superior to previous standards. It can send a video sequence much more efficiently. It enables professional live video streaming<\/a>, broadcasting, conferencing, and more, at maximal efficiency and quality. Further, as technology continues to improve, the HEVC<\/a> codec provides future-proofing.<\/p>

What are the Benefits of Using the H.265 Codec?<\/strong><\/p>

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The H.265 codec<\/a> is the latest, more efficient version of HEVC formats.<\/p>

The H.265 codec is the next generation of video compression technology. While H.264<\/a> is still widely used for encoding video, the HEVC<\/a> format is superior. High-efficiency video coding using the H.265 codec is becoming more widespread. Its screen coding ability means it has the potential to become technologically ubiquitous. This new video compression standard is making it easier for companies to provide the highest quality across major platforms<\/a>.<\/p>

The biggest benefit between H.264 and H.265<\/a> is that the latter produces the same picture quality and more at half the bitrate of its predecessor. With the HEVC codec, transmission bandwidth is more efficient. Visual quality is fully maintained or better than H.264 but with half the cost.<\/p>

For example, streaming<\/a> in 1080p only requires 2-3Mbps with H.265 compared to 4-5Mbps with H.264. This new HEVC standard defines high-quality without loss in performance for widespread use.<\/p>

Key benefits & features of HEVC<\/strong><\/p>

Here are the key features of using the HEVC, H.265 codec<\/a>.<\/p>