Streaming into the Future: Open-Source Innovation in Media
- with Daniel Silhavy from Fraunhofer FOKUS
Watch on-demand this insightful episode of "Voices of Video" featuring Daniel Silhavy, the lead developer behind dash.js and coordinator for the 5G-MAG Reference Tools. This episode delves into the fascinating world of open-source development within the context of (5G) media streaming. We explored dash.js, an essential tool in the media streaming ecosystem, serving as a Reference Client for multiple Standards Developing Organizations (SDOs), a production-grade player, and a crucial resource for the research community.
Daniel also discussed the latest enhancements in dash.js, including adaptation set switching, a new XML parser, and innovative features like Content Steering and Common Media Client Data designed to improve streaming efficiency on various devices. We covered the upcoming face-to-face meeting in Berlin, which promises exciting developments for dash.js. The conversation highlighted the pioneering work being done with 5G-MAG Reference Tools, focusing on their integration with 5G networks to accelerate media streaming capabilities significantly. We examined the collaborative efforts between 5G-MAG developers and how these tools offer substantial benefits over traditional Over-The-Top (OTT) streaming by s 5G technology.
Watch now to discover how these technologies are setting the stage for the next generation of media streaming, offering unprecedented speeds and quality that enhance user experiences across the globe.
Daniel Silhavy - dash.js lead developer at Fraunhofer FOKUS
Daniel Silhavy is the lead developer of the dash.js project and the current coordinator of the 5G-MAG Reference Tools. He specializes in adaptive bitrate (ABR) streaming, focusing on MPEG-DASH, DRM, 5G media streaming, and video encoding. Actively contributing to standardization work in DASH-IF and CTA-WAVE, Daniel also lectures at the Technical University of Berlin, supervising Bachelor and Master theses. His expertise spans media streaming, related specifications (ISO, 3GPP, DVB, DASH-IF), C++ programming, and web technologies such as HTML, JavaScript, node.js, MSE, and EME.
Mark Donnigan - Head of Strategic Marketing at NETINT Technologies
Mark Donnigan is the Head of Strategic Marketing at NETINT Technologies, where his extensive experience and innovative approach have significantly contributed to the company's growth and industry standing. With a background that combines deep technical understanding and strategic marketing expertise, Mark has been instrumental in positioning NETINT as a leader in ASIC Video Processing Units (VPUs) for ultra-high density video encoding and streaming. His work at NETINT involves not just promoting the brand and its products but also shaping the future direction of the video streaming and encoding market.