Learn About Netflix’s Video Workflow: Transcoding, Codec’s and 4K Streaming at #smeast Show

In 2007, Netflix had a humble streaming service that consisted of an Internet Explorer plugin and a couple of thousand titles. Today, there are millions of active Netflix devices including smartphones, tablets, game consoles, and connected TV’s. In addition, Netflix’s streaming library has grown to tens of thousands of titles including Emmy award winning originals. At the Streaming Media East show, taking place May 13-14, David Ronca, Manager of Encoding Tools at Netflix will discuss the key engineering decisions around video encoding at Netflix. Some of the topics that will be covered include scalability, progressive and parallel video encoding, and Netflix’s 4K video encoding pipeline.

It’s not too late to get a pass to the show and readers of my blog can register using my own personal discount code of 100DR, which gets you a two-day ticket to the show for only $695 and gives you access to 40 sessions and how-to presentations and 100+ speakers. You can also register for an exhibits only pass and get access to the show floor, both keynotes and all the networking events, at no charge. #smeast