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Beyond the stopwatch: Inside the NFL’s new interactive Combine dashboard
The NFL’s Next Gen Stats Combine IQ system, powered by AWS and HAQM QuickSight, transforms athlete performance data into meaningful insights through real-time tracking, sophisticated analytics, and machine learning models that predict player success probabilities for scouts, teams, and fans following the NFL Combine.
Hearst Networks EMEA drives workflow transformation with SDVI and AWS
Media companies are juggling more content than ever, amidst delivery pipelines that grow increasingly complex. To better navigate changing business requirements and unify processes, Hearst Networks EMEA, one of the world’s leading media and entertainment brands, migrated its entire content supply chain (CSC) to HAQM Web Services (AWS). With the multi-stage integration well underway, the […]
Using Open Job Description to Customize Submitter Workflows
Are you an Artist or Technical Director (TD) who’d like to streamline the process of defining and submitting jobs to your render farm? This blog describes how to use Open Job Description (OpenJD) to customize the HAQM Web Services (AWS) Deadline Cloud integrated submitters, and concludes with a code sample of a custom submitter written […]
Troubleshooting SRT and Zixi with AWS Elemental MediaConnect
Sending video long distances can be challenging without a clear understanding of how your packets get from point A to point B. It also requires robust networking, sufficient bandwidth, and efficient encoding and delivery hardware. We will outline the best practices and troubleshooting techniques required to operate reliable transport using secure reliable transport (SRT) and […]
4 Nations Face-Off: Revolutionizing hockey analytics with AWS
The highly anticipated 4 Nations Face-Off (February 12-20, 2025) doesn’t just showcase international hockey excellence—it also highlights the future of hockey analytics. NHL EDGE IQ analytics powered by HAQM Web Services (AWS) machine learning help transform how fans experience the game. Breaking down Ice Tilt Watch as Stathletes’ CEO Meghan Chayka and NHL’s Brant Berglund […]
Optimize GPU costs for video editing and CG/VFX with HAQM AppStream 2.0
Having the correct number of GPU workstations that are secure, cost efficient, and high-performance for video editing and film production can be a challenge. With HAQM AppStream 2.0, using the multi-session fleet feature, it doesn’t have to be. The challenges of securing GPUs for video editing and CG/VFX production In professional video editing and computer […]
Migrating workflows from HAQM 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 HAQM Web Services (AWS) Elemental MediaConvert (MediaConvert), a powerful service that addresses the evolving needs of video processing professionals. If you’re currently using HAQM 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 HAQM Bedrock, Rekognition, and Transcribe to help media customers efficiently discover, analyze, and monetize content within large video libraries.
How the NFL uses generative AI from AWS to streamline media asset search
Behind every gravity-defying catch and over-the-top tackle, a team of engineers and data scientists work tirelessly to bring National Football League (NLF) fans closer to the on-field action. One of the latest NFL analytics implementations is a sophisticated generative AI system built on HAQM Web Services (AWS). Its creation and deployment is one of the […]
Virtual production on the cloud: Grup Mediapro unleashes creativity with AWS
This blog was coauthored by Emili Planas, CTO and Operations Manager at Grup Mediapro and Isaac Bergadà, Virtual Production Lead Manager at Grup Mediapro. The Media & Entertainment industry is undergoing a significant shift. Within this landscape, virtual production has gained significant traction. Mediapro Virtual Production embarked on a challenging journey to harness the power […]