Voices of Video

From the dorm rooms of a French engineering school to the control rooms of major broadcasters, Christophe Massiot's journey represents the evolution of video technology itself. In this illuminating conversation, the co-founder of VLC Media Player and creator of EasyTools reveals how a student project designed to upgrade a Token Ring network became one of the world's most downloaded appli...

A groundbreaking collaboration between G&L and the European Parliament has transformed parliamentary broadcasting with a sophisticated streaming platform unlike anything seen before. Alexander Leschinsky unveils the technical marvel his team engineered to handle an extraordinary challenge: delivering 30 live channels, each with 32 audio tracks for different language interpretations, totaling n...

Stefan Ideler , co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer of i3D.net , takes us behind the scenes of what makes a truly resilient global network. Founded in 2002, i3D.net has positioned itself as "the scaling experts" rather than just another CDN, working with gaming giants like Electronic Arts, Ubisoft, and Discord to ensure their services scale seamlessly during crucial launches and beyo...

The broadcast industry stands at a technological crossroads, with traditional satellite-based workflows gradually giving way to IP-native cloud solutions. In this illuminating conversation, Net Insight's Adam Nilsson and Pierre Le Fevre join Mark Donnigan to discuss how their Nimbra Edge platform is helping bridge this divide while dramatically reducing costs. As a Swedish company with 25 yea...

Nacho Mileo of Cires21 takes us on a journey through the evolution of video encoding infrastructure, revealing how Video Processing Units (VPUs) have transformed from just one option among many to an essential technology enabling the next generation of streaming solutions. Founded in 2008 during the early days of streaming, Cires21 has always worked at the cutting edge of video technology. Startin...

Transforming video processing with groundbreaking efficiency isn't just a tech achievement - it's an economic and environmental imperative. Scalstrm 's Dominique Vosters joins us to reveal how their innovative approach to origin packaging and transcoding is delivering extraordinary results for broadcasters and video providers worldwide. When a single customer replaces 40 servers wit...

Get ready to dive into the fascinating world of video streaming with our guest Alex Zambelli , Sr. Platform Manager at Dolby Laboratories, ex Technical Product Manager at Warner Bros Discovery. In this engaging episode, we unravel the complexities of video distribution at scale, highlighting how codecs underpin modern streaming experiences. Alex draws from his extensive background at Microsoft, wh...

What if you could transform a startup into a leading enterprise in the booming OTT space? Join us on Voices of Video as we chat with Dailos Medina , co-founder of  2Coders , who reveals the secrets behind his company's remarkable growth journey. Dailos shares stories from their humble beginnings in 2013 to becoming industry leaders in smart TV and mobile app development. Discover how a pandem...

What if gaming could be as accessible and universal as music on Spotify? Olivier Avaro, CEO of Blacknut, joins us to discuss his revolutionary vision for cloud gaming. Olivier shares his journey from the Commodore 64 era to leading the charge in cloud gaming, detailing how Blacknut aims to provide a seamless and affordable gaming experience to a global audience with a library surpassing 700 games....

What if you could transform a simple live video into an unforgettable brand experience? Join us as we sit down with John Petroccelli , the visionary founder of Bulldog DM , to uncover the secrets of live video production that has captivated audiences worldwide. With a career spanning YouTube, the Grammys, and Coachella, John shares his pioneering insights into creating seamless live-streaming expe...

Join us for a groundbreaking conversation with Krishna Rao Vijayanagar , the visionary founder of OTTverse, who offers an insider’s perspective on conquering the Indian streaming market’s distinct challenges. Ever wondered how major streaming platforms like Disney Plus Hotstar and GeoCinema craft their strategies to captivate a young, tech-savvy audience in a price-sensitive landscape? Krishna rev...

Discover how Jonathan Moffie , a pioneer in the CTV ad tech universe, is revolutionizing television advertising for small businesses with his company, Streamr. Join us as we unpack his journey from launching some of the first fast channels at Yahoo to leading video ventures at Shutterstock, and how these experiences culminated in the creation of a game-changing service that promises to put your bu...

Unlock the secrets of video streaming technology with our special guest, Romain Bouqueau , a key contributor to the GPAC framework and CEO of MotionSpell. We promise that by tuning in, you'll gain a deep understanding of multi-threaded performance challenges in FFmpeg, especially when pushing the limits with complex tasks like 4K HEVC encoding. Romain brings us behind the scenes, explaining h...

What if harnessing the power of edge computing could transform content delivery and redefine your streaming experience? Join us as we explore this exciting frontier with Mark Fisher from Quilt, a leading innovator in the space. Mark shares his extensive journey through significant internet trends, highlighting Quilt's groundbreaking partnerships with industry giants like Comcast and their piv...

Unlock the secrets of the future of streaming with Oliver Lietz, the visionary founder and CEO of nanocosmos, as he takes us through the exhilarating evolution of low latency streaming technology. With over 25 years at the forefront of this industry, Oliver unveils how his company transformed from a codec provider to a groundbreaking live streaming platform. Gain an insider's perspective on t...

Discover the journey of JP Saibene, co-founder of Qualabs, as he reveals what it takes to build a tech powerhouse from humble beginnings in Uruguay. With a background in video technology and telecom engineering, JP shares his experience of expanding a local company into a global player with over 100 professionals. Gain insights into the trials and triumphs of entering the global market, especially...

What if you were among the first to pioneer live streaming, shaping the future of digital content delivery? Join us as we chat with Stef Van Der Ziel, the visionary behind Jet Stream, who takes us on an incredible journey from the early days of internet broadcasting in 1994 to becoming a powerhouse in the streaming industry today. Stef shares the remarkable transformation of Jet Stream, recounting...

What if your TV was the only gaming console you ever needed? Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Vesa, the CEO of Return Entertainment, as he takes us on a journey from the nostalgic days of the Commodore 64 to revolutionizing cloud gaming today. With nearly a billion connected smart TVs globally, Vesa's vision is to transform these screens into gaming portals, breaking down barriers...

Unlock the secrets of cutting-edge technology with Dylan from Semi Analysis as we explore the revolutionary world of application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs). Discover how Google has transformed its handling of massive video content across YouTube and Google Photos by shifting from traditional CPUs to custom silicon solutions like the Argos Video Coding Unit (VCU). This episode reveals the...

Could AI be the catalyst redefining how we experience videos in real-time? Join us as we uncover the groundbreaking shifts in interactive video technology with experts Mark and Philip from MuseMe. Their pioneering work has made it possible for live streaming to feel as dynamic and engaging as a group watch party, effortlessly replicating social dynamics and elevating viewer interaction to unpreced...

Simon Karbowsky, CEO of StreamVX, joins us to reveal the groundbreaking technologies reshaping the video broadcasting landscape. Discover how this Polish company, born from a deep devotion to the broadcast industry, is revolutionizing traditional systems with robust and high-quality software solutions. As Simon guides us through the journey of StreamVX, we learn about the critical challenges faced...

What if you could revolutionize the way we experience TV? Join us on a journey with Martin Tyler from FX Digital as we explore the evolution of their company from a traditional web development agency into a frontrunner in crafting cutting-edge connected TV applications. Discover how they've transformed user experiences for major players like Discovery and the Welsh BBC by embracing technologi...

Transcoding with ASICs has gotten a lot of attention lately. From YouTube’s ARGOS VPU to Meta’s new ASIC that prompted noted compressionist David Ronca to comment that there are only two types of companies, “those that are using Video Processing ASICs in their workflows, and those that will.’ Based in Sweden, RealSprint provides live-streaming solutions to companies around the globe. When choosing...