Metadata is data that provides information about other data. It is often used to describe the characteristics of a particular piece of information, such as its content, format, or location. In the context of over-the-top (OTT) media, metadata refers to the data that describes the characteristics of the video and audio content that is delivered…
VTT (Web Video Text Tracks) is a file format that is used to encode subtitles for web-based video content. VTT files are typically used to provide subtitles for streaming video content that is accessed through a web browser, and they are supported by most modern web browsers. Like SRT files, VTT files contain the text…
SRT (SubRip Text) is a file format that is commonly used to encode subtitles for movies and television shows. SRT files contain the text of the subtitles, as well as timestamps indicating when each subtitle should be displayed and for how long. SRT files can be easily edited and manipulated using a text editor, and…
Closed captions are a type of subtitles that are specifically designed for viewers who are deaf or hard of hearing. They provide a written version of the spoken audio in a movie or television show, as well as any other important sounds that are present, such as music or sound effects. Closed captions are typically…
Subtitles are written versions of the dialogue and other spoken audio in a movie or television show that are displayed on the screen. They are typically used to provide translations of the spoken audio for viewers who do not speak the language in which the movie or show is being spoken. Subtitles can also be…
TVOD, or transactional video on demand, is a type of video on demand (VOD) service that allows users to pay for and stream individual movies or TV shows on a pay-per-view basis. TVOD services are typically operated by a movie or television studio, and users can access the content through a variety of platforms, such…
Netflix is a subscription-based streaming service that offers online streaming from a library of films and television series, including those produced in-house. Netflix was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Los Gatos, California. It is one of the largest and most popular streaming services in the world, with millions of subscribers in over 190…
SVOD, or Subscription Video on Demand, is a type of online streaming service that allows users to pay a monthly or annual subscription fee to access a library of movies, television shows, and other video content. Some popular examples of SVOD services include Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video. SVOD services can be accessed through…
Advertising-based video on-demand (AVOD) is a type of video on-demand (VOD) service that is supported by advertising revenues. This means that users can access the service and watch content for free, but they will have to watch ads while doing so. AVOD is often used as a way to provide free content to users while…