Many people are familiar with audio and video codecs, but who knows how many other technologies are required to enable audio or video streaming? One such technology, largely unknown but nonetheless indispensable, is the Common Media Application Format (CMAF), developed by the leading standardization organization in the media world: MPEG (Moving Picture Experts Group). MPEG was honored with the Technology & Engineering Emmy® Award for the CMAF standardization in early December and...
Interactive and immersive: The beginning of a new television era
Thanks to the new TV audio system of the MPEG-H Audio Alliance television viewers can experience fascinating and enveloping TV sound with a new sense of realism on their tablet or at home while watching movies or film series. Robert Bleidt, Division Manager Fraunhofer USA Digital Media Technologies DMT, explains how broadcasters can implement this solution technically to provide an immersive and personalized audio experience to the audience. Notice: Starting the video transfers usage...
