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Using Amazon S3 Vectors (preview) to semantically search using a media lake on AWS

Many media organizations face challenges in managing and discovering content across their digital libraries. Relying on manual searches of file names, or folder structures, can result in duplicated work and underutilized assets—impacting productivity and content monetization opportunities for re-using and creating content. The emergence of AI-powered semantic search introduces complexity and cost considerations for media […]

Introducing: Guidance for a media lake on AWS

Many companies struggle to manage their vast collections of digital media files stored across multiple Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3) buckets. This scattered storage approach can create significant challenges for organizations. Searching for specific content can be difficult and time-consuming (with organizing files effectively becoming a complex task) making extracting the full value from […]

Automating audio editing and transcoding using AWS

Audio editing and transcoding are crucial processes for content creators, broadcasters, and media professionals who need to convert audio files from one format to another and automate basic audio editing tasks. With Amazon Elastic Transcoder scheduled for deprecation, in November, 2025, it is important to understand the alternatives for implementing audio-only workflows in Amazon Web […]

New guidance and tools: Cloud-native fast-turnaround media workflows on AWS

At NAB 2025 (April 6-9, 2025), Amazon Web Services (AWS) is launching new guidance and tools for cloud-native fast-turnaround media workflows as part of the Cloud-native Agile Production (CNAP) program. The CNAP program is a collaboration project between AWS, the BBC, Sky and AWS Partners. CNAP is based on BBC Research & Development’s (BBC R&D) […]

AWS Audio Innovation showcase at NAB 2025

At NAB 2025, April 5-9 in Las Vegas, NV, Amazon Web Services (AWS) will present four integrated demonstrations focused on audio innovation that feature AWS Cloud services and AWS Partner solutions. These demonstrations bring together complete audio workflows including podcast and radio programming creation, content analysis and summarization, metadata creation and tagging, and live transcription […]

Migrating workflows from Amazon Elastic Transcoder to AWS Elemental MediaConvert

As media content continues to grow in complexity and volume, many organizations find themselves seeking more scalable and cost-effective transcoding solutions. To combat these challenges consider Amazon Web Services (AWS) Elemental MediaConvert (MediaConvert), a powerful service that addresses the evolving needs of video processing professionals. If you’re currently using Amazon Elastic Transcoder (Elastic Transcoder), you’ll […]

Video semantic search with AI on AWS

AWS offers a comprehensive video semantic search solution that leverages AI/ML services like Amazon Bedrock, Rekognition, and Transcribe to help media customers efficiently discover, analyze, and monetize content within large video libraries.

Dynamically configuring job settings with AWS Elemental MediaConvert

Businesses in the media industry often have supply chain systems where their upstream vendors (such as content creators or production companies) receive and ingest large media files. These media files come in a variety of file formats, and the individual file sizes often reach hundreds of gigabytes in size. After the media files are ingested […]

Media localization pipeline with voice synthesis and lip synchronization

Media localization processes involve multi-step approaches, including translation, voice acting, and cultural adaptation, which can be time-consuming and costly. Businesses can now create realistic dubbed voices and sync lip movements in any language, at scale, unlocking new markets and making content more accessible worldwide. In our hyper-connected world, businesses are racing to grab a share […]

Powering Fan Engagement for Racing Events with Amazon Location Service

For race organizers and sports teams, providing near real-time participant tracking across vast distances has traditionally required extensive physical infrastructure. With Amazon Location Service, you can now deliver immersive fan experiences by tracking athletes from motorsports to marathons at scale in the cloud. Whether it’s motorsports, cycling, running, or sailing, knowing participants’ locations in near […]