How to Achieve High-Quality Video Streaming?

Large video files can be compressed by reducing the picture size and the number of frames without compromising on the quality enabling the effective streaming of video files across the streaming channels.

FREMONT, CA: With the advancement in technologies, streaming audio and video files are becoming efficient and compact. However, the highest quality video streams often begin their journey as large raw files. Editing them requires massive storage as well as processing capabilities. One way of achieving the above is to compress the files. However, compression may result in low-quality and blurry videos. Thus, companies are eyeing techniques that can aid them in decreasing a file’s size without compromising on the quality of the content.

The above challenges can be addressed by certain techniques that can reduce a file’s size without impacting its quality. For instance, streaming providers are intentionally making smaller pictures that can be observed through the videos that are not utilizing the entire screen on a computer or a mobile device. If such videos are stretched, users can experience a drop in video quality. Another means to stream large video files efficiently involves reducing the frame rate. Basically, a video is composed of a series of still images. The frame rate represents the rate of movement of these images. A lower frame rate will result in fewer total images and thus a marked reduction in the data required in their recreation.   

Further reduction in the file size can be achieved through a codec or compression/decompression software. Codec eliminates unnecessary data and lowers the overall resolution of the video file. Various codecs also devise specific types of files that are compatible with certain specific streaming players. After a video file is successfully edited, encoded, and compressed, it can be uploaded to a server. These techniques can enable streaming service providers to upload and stream large video files efficiently. 

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