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Configure live captions with SyncWords and AWS Elemental Media Services

As a content creator, producer, or broadcaster it can be daunting to provide quick, and accurate transcriptions, dubbing or translations, for live streaming. However, I’ll discuss how to configure different services that could be just the cutting edge you need, saving you both time and money. Introduction Consumers all over the world have access to […]

Snap optimizes Bitmoji rendering with NVIDIA L4 and Amazon G6 Instances

This blog was co-authored by Wenzhou Wang, Tech Lead, Bitmoji at Snap Inc. Snapchat’s Bitmoji allows users to create personalized avatars that mirror their appearance and style, adding a unique, expressive dimension to their online interactions. With millions of rendering requests generated every minute across Chats, Stories, and AR experiences, Snap needed an infrastructure capable […]

Juno FX redefines the future of VFX production in the cloud

In just two years, visual effects (VFX) studio Juno FX has reimagined content creation in the cloud while breaking fresh ground in entertainment production. Its modest team of artists and developers can now compete with much larger studios thanks to Orion, the startup’s software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform developed by sister company Juno Innovations. Built entirely on […]

Optimizing Encodes for Picture Quality with AWS Elemental MediaLive

Being able to provide high-quality encoding for a variety of content types can be a challenge. We’re providing a recommended baseline configuration that can be used with AWS Elemental MediaLive to deliver broadcast-grade video quality (VQ) output for all content types. We’ll also illuminate insights into the impact of varying encoding parameters so you can […]

Disc Golf Pro Tour boosts fan engagement and drives viewership with AWS

In December 2023, the Disc Golf Pro Tour (DGPT) successfully completed its migration to Amazon Web Services (AWS), overcoming a variety of challenges with its previous over-the-top (OTT) provider. This transition enabled DGPT to enhance performance, gain valuable data insights, and scale seamlessly. With the support of the AWS Migration Acceleration Program (MAP), the AWS […]

Delivering low-latency captions and voice translation for live sports, news, and OTT platforms with SyncWords and AWS

This post was co-authored by Giovanni Galvez, VP of Business Development and Strategy, SyncWords. Customers have asked us how to best enable captions with low latency, especially for live sports and news, while taking advantage of Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) technologies in the cloud. AWS and SyncWords took on this challenge and enabled a secure, low […]

Hornet supercharges render capacity with AWS

Crafting imaginative creative for major advertising agencies, global brands, and entertainment companies requires an unbounded imagination. It demands the kind of creativity that Hornet has showcased for more than 25 years across its live action, visual effects (VFX), stop motion, motion design, 3D, cel animation, and brand strategy work. As the studio has continued to […]

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 […]

F1 revs up race day broadcasts with real-time data storytelling

Enhanced story identification enables production team to create a more immersive fan experience. On a FORMULA 1® (F1) race day, the broadcast control room is pressure-packed as production personnel seek to keep pace with all the action on the track and behind the wheel to relay impactful stories to viewers around the world. On track, […]

Blur Studio’s Secret Level unlocks cloud rendering with AWS

Secret Level is a new adult-animated anthology series featuring original stories set within the worlds of some of the world’s most beloved video games. From the creative minds behind LOVE, DEATH + ROBOTS, each of the episodes is a celebration of games and gamers. Secret Level is created by and executive produced by Tim Miller. […]