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May 12, 2023
Dylan Jhaveri, the Director of Open Source and Community at Mux, shares insights from his work on the Mux Player, an innovative open-source video player. He discusses how Mux processes video into multiple formats and the advantages of using web components for video integration. Dylan also dives into adaptive bitrate streaming, the challenges of live streaming, and the potential use of AI to enhance video delivery. Plus, he reveals how analytics tools from Mux can optimize user engagement and playback quality.
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Mux Player Origin
- Mux noticed customers struggled with existing video players, prompting them to create their own.
- Many customers loved Mux's video infrastructure but encountered difficulties with player integration and support.
Video Streaming Categories
- Video streaming involves on-demand, live, and real-time categories, with the first two using similar tech.
- Adaptive bitrate streaming and HLS address varying user bandwidths by breaking videos into small chunks and quality levels.
HLS and Preloading
- HLS is the dominant format for web video; TikTok and Instagram likely use it with aggressive preloading.
- Video bandwidth is a significant expense; TikTok optimizes preloading to balance cost and user experience.