AWS for M&E Blog

New open standard aims to make render jobs portable across any rendering pipeline Today, Amazon Web Services (AWS) introduces Open Job Description (OpenJD), a new, flexible, open specification for defining render jobs to be portable between studios and render solutions. Render pipelines can vary widely depending upon project, technology, and administrative decisions. OpenJD is designed […]

Amazon Web Services (AWS) customers are increasingly aware of energy consumption and carbon footprint associated with IT and media workflows. They seek guidance about how to reduce unnecessary resource usage. For customers looking to optimize AWS architecture for energy efficiency, we offer the Sustainability Pillar of the AWS Well-Architected Framework. The Sustainability Pillar provides design principles, […]

Late last year, AWS for Media & Entertainment (AWS for M&E) launched a new solution area focused on monetization. Through a combination of purpose-built AWS services and Partner offerings, AWS monetization solutions for M&E enable customers to simplify and modernize their advertising, licensing, subscription and marketing technology strategies, increase revenue across viewing platforms, and build […]

Ice Tilt helps crack the code on how action on the ice translates to momentum shifts within the game While traditional stats like goals scored and save percentage are straightforward to track, more nuanced aspects of a hockey game have been deemed immeasurable – until now. For the first time ever, the National Hockey League […]

From the Rec Center at Mandalay Bay to the AWS for Industries Pavilion at the Venetian, the influence of Media & Entertainment (M&E), and Sports was readily apparent at AWS re:Invent 2023. Held November 27 – December 1 in Las Vegas, the annual AWS event welcomed attendees from around the world to learn from AWS […]

Driving advanced golf analytics In the world of professional sports, data-driven insights have become a game-changer for players and fans alike, revolutionizing the way we understand player performance, game strategies, and the very dynamics of the sport itself. The game of golf, long associated with tradition and precision, has recently embraced the power of advanced […]

The recent boom of content creation and creators led by the growth of social media platforms has elevated the need for effective and automated content moderation tools. One area of particular concern is the detection and removal of inappropriate language from video content. In this blog post, we demonstrate a solution to automate inappropriate language […]

With a total population of 660 million and $6 trillion in GDP, Latin America is a fast-growing region that is also home to some of the heaviest internet users in the world – Brazil clocks in with 9.3 hours of average daily usage and Mexico with 7.8 hours per day, compared to 7 hours per […]

In an era of advanced analytics, fans of professional sports expect more than subjective commentary as part of the viewing experience. They seek data-driven insights, which is where company IMG ARENA (IMGA) excels. Harnessing the power of official sports data to deliver fan-centric experiences, IMGA has helped rights holders, the media, and betting industries offer […]

This blog was co-authored by Eric Chang, Marketing Advisor, TVU Networks. Introduction Today’s audiences want engaging video content across platforms. To meet this demand, broadcasters must quickly turn live and recorded video into compelling stories. AI-powered tools like TVU Search help them efficiently find and utilize content to accelerate story creation. This blog explores how […]