A5 — Video & Animation
Video Streaming Optimization
Adaptive bitrate, CDN tuning and playback QA that reduce buffering across devices.
Overview
Viewers leave quickly when video takes too long to start or keeps buffering. Problems often only appear on certain devices, networks or TVs.
We measure playback quality, tune encoding, bitrate ladders and CDN settings, and test playback across phones, browsers and TV devices.
What we do
- 01
Measure start time, buffering and errors
- 02
Tune encoding and adaptive bitrate settings
- 03
Optimise CDN and caching
- 04
Test playback on phones, browsers and TVs
- 05
Monitor quality after changes
How we work
- Step 1
Script
We agree the message, audience and where the video will be used.
- Step 2
Design
Storyboards and style frames for your approval.
- Step 3
Produce
Animation, editing, voice and sound.
- Step 4
Check and deliver
Accuracy review against the real product, then every size you need.
Who it's for
- Streaming and OTT platforms
- E-learning and membership video sites
- Apps with in-app video
What you get
- A playback quality baseline
- Encoding and bitrate improvements
- CDN and caching tuning
- Cross-device playback testing
Questions
Do you test on TVs?+
Yes. We test playback on TV and streaming devices as well as phones and browsers.
Will this reduce our hosting costs?+
Often, because better encoding can lower bandwidth, but we can't promise savings before measuring your setup.
What does it cost?+
Hourly work starts from $25/hr. Fixed-price projects and dedicated teams are quoted after a free scoping call, based on scope, platforms and timeline.
Tools
- FFmpeg
- HLS
- DASH
- Cloudflare
- BrowserStack
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