In my previous blog on HDR and enhancing the effect of 4K, we had discussed the traits of High Dynamic Range being designed to accommodate a greater range of contrast in a video content. HDR allows images with high contrast … Continue reading
MGM Network, the AMC Network International subsidiary, after seeing 120,000 downloads of its Comet sci-fi channel app last year, has decided to expand its OTT platforms expecting a data-driven TV advertising to revitalize the studio’s library of films and TV … Continue reading
Star India-owned Hotstar and Viacom 18’s Voot both have penetration into local and Western content and both monetize through advertising. While Hotstar boasts a ‘freemium’ subscription and advertising service, Voot has opted for an entirely ad-based model. This is the … Continue reading
According to a study, global viewing of streaming over-the-top(OTT) video content has doubled up since last year reaching 12.6 billion hours. While more than 2.4 billion devices were used for OTT viewing, the U.S. alone contributed 58% of the total … Continue reading
According to analysts, falling price of 4G handsets and improved data speed will only transform the Indian digital media and entertainment startup sector. Indian digital and media industry may also see several consolidations among video streaming platform, hefty investment by … Continue reading
The popularity of video streaming services are growing every day and platform providers are striving hard to provide a hassle-free experience to their subscribers. According to reports, 45% of live video audiences pay for live, exclusive, Video-on-Demand content from a … Continue reading
According to a survey, although streaming services are flying sky high with two-thirds of consumers using a streaming service – the number of consumers who subscribe to cable, there still are numerous areas where they have to improve upon. The … Continue reading
Indian OTT market grew by leaps and bounds in the year 2017. One major reason behind this is the advent of Reliance Jio – the recent star from the Reliance Group of Industries which telecom giant which disrupted the sub-continent’s … Continue reading
Facebook begins 2018 with an exclusive deal with the Hollywood Foreign Press Association and Dick Clark Prods and becomes the official live streaming platform for the 75th annual Golden Globe Awards red-carpet show on Jan 7. The live stream will … Continue reading
Sending shockwaves to the Over-the-Top (OTT) industry, Citi analysts have said that the iPhone maker may buy Netflix by taking advantage of the corporate tax cut in the United States. According to Citi analysts, there is a 40% likelihood that … Continue reading