AWS Media & Entertainment Competency recognition highlights Red5’s proven expertise in delivering real-time video solutions on AWS. In this blog, we explain what this competency means, why it matters for media and entertainment teams, and how Red5 supports scalable, low-latency streaming use cases across AWS infrastructure. About Our Partnership with AWS AWS was the first… Continue reading Red5 Achieves AWS Media & Entertainment Competency
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GPU vs CPU. How to Cut Live Streaming & AI Processing Costs?
The question of how to cut live streaming and AI processing costs using GPU vs CPU is becoming increasingly common as businesses look to optimize operating costs and improve ROI. In this blog, you will learn practical ways to reduce costs across real-time streaming workflows as well as AI processing in live streaming environments. If… Continue reading GPU vs CPU. How to Cut Live Streaming & AI Processing Costs?
What Is Transcoding? Essential Basics Every Developer Should Know
Anyone working with video long enough eventually runs into the concept of transcoding and why it matters. In this blog you will learn what transcoding is, how it works and why transcoding is essential for modern video delivery to ensure a smooth playback on multiple devices and different network connection speeds. What is Transcoding? Transcoding… Continue reading What Is Transcoding? Essential Basics Every Developer Should Know
Streaming at the Speed of Thought: How Human Perception Affects the User Experience
When we talk about real-time streaming at Red5, we often use the phrase “Streaming at the Speed of Thought.” It is not just a tagline. It is a very literal target and mission. In this blog you will learn how human perception, neuroscience, and physics shape what “real-time” actually means in practical streaming systems. Watch… Continue reading Streaming at the Speed of Thought: How Human Perception Affects the User Experience
What Is A Codec? Full Codec Comparison Guide [2025 Updated]
If you have ever wondered what a codec is and why every device relies on it to play videos, music and images, this blog will walk you through everything you need to know. Learn what codecs are, how they work, why they are important, how codecs are categorized, and what the most common ones are… Continue reading What Is A Codec? Full Codec Comparison Guide [2025 Updated]
Video Streaming Delay: What Causes It and How to Fix It
Video streaming delay can make even the best live experience feel out of sync. In this blog, you will learn what causes video streaming latency and how to solve these issues to keep your streams smooth, responsive, and truly real-time. Watch my short talk on this topic on YouTube. What is Video Streaming Delay? Latency… Continue reading Video Streaming Delay: What Causes It and How to Fix It
SRT Link to Red5 Opens Path to Real-Time Streaming Everywhere
The emergence of Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) as the leading playout mode for live M&E and other high-value video content has created a vast staging ground for implementing end-to-end use cases utilizing Red5’s real-time multidirectional streaming platform. Thanks to Red5’s innovative approach to linking its Experience Delivery Network (XDN) Architecture with SRT any producer of… Continue reading SRT Link to Red5 Opens Path to Real-Time Streaming Everywhere
Drone Live Streaming. Ultimate Guide 2025
Drone live streaming has been a steadily growing real-time video use case over the past decade. In this blog, you’ll learn what drone live streaming is, how it works, why a server setup outperforms peer-to-peer, what real-time drone streaming solutions Red5, Nomad Media, and AWS offer, and how organizations like the San Diego County Sheriff’s… Continue reading Drone Live Streaming. Ultimate Guide 2025
Free Live Streaming Platform For Developers With No Catches? Red5 Cloud’s Pay-As-You-Grow Plan Beats the Competition
Choosing a free live streaming platform often feels like a trap, filled with hidden limits, vague terms, and surprise charges. In this post, we break down how Red5 Cloud’s new Pay-As-You-Grow plan delivers real-time streaming with a truly free tier, offering 50 GB and 6,000 instance hours every month at no cost. Unlike competitors like… Continue reading Free Live Streaming Platform For Developers With No Catches? Red5 Cloud’s Pay-As-You-Grow Plan Beats the Competition
What’s New in Red5 Cloud v1.10.0? Pay-As-You-Grow Plan with 50 GBs Free Every Month, New Dashboard, New Subscription Plans, And More!
Let’s go over the latest updates introduced in Red5 Cloud since our previous blog covering Red5 Cloud v1.9.1 and Red5 Pro v14.2.1. The latest release introduced new subscription plans featuring Pay-As-You-Grow, while also addressing technical bugs to improve your streaming experience. Credit cards are no longer required for signup and to access the free 50… Continue reading What’s New in Red5 Cloud v1.10.0? Pay-As-You-Grow Plan with 50 GBs Free Every Month, New Dashboard, New Subscription Plans, And More!