MICAH STEPHENS
Live Streaming Workflow
For the events I help produce my main role is to compress the raw video using an encoder and codec, shrinking gigabytes to megabytes. The encoder I use will package the compressed stream into container formats that travel via protocols like RTMP, HLS, or MPEG-DASH.
The packaged stream reaches a media server that I set up, sometimes on-premises and sometimes cloud-based, where it’s transcoded, and transmuxed to accommodate different devices and bandwidths. This conversion is essential for multi-device compatibility. The single input stream becomes multiple versions optimized for various viewing conditions.
To minimize latency across distances, I use content delivery networks (CDNs) so that the live video reaches viewers in seconds with minimal buffering and optimal quality, regardless of device or internet speed. Success depends on selecting the right tools throughout the workflow.
Video Production
Through my work, I’ve built relationships with several top-tier videographers and video production companies. If you’re ever looking for someone reliable for a project, I’d be happy to connect you with the right people.
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