What is AWS Elemental MediaLive?
AWS Elemental MediaLive is a real-time video service that lets you create live outputs for broadcast and streaming delivery. The service transforms live video content from one format and package into other formats and packages needed by playback devices such as smartphones or set-top boxes attached to televisions.
Core Features
- Real-time Encoding: Built for live events and continuously running channels
- Multiple Input Types: Including RTMP, RTP, HLS, as well as connections via MediaConnect and Elemental Link
- ABR Output: Automatic creation of adaptive bitrate ladders for different devices
- Redundancy: Optional dual-pipeline configuration for higher failover resilience on critical broadcasts
- Graphics Overlay: Insertion of logos, lower thirds, and other graphic elements
Typical Use Cases
Live Event Streaming: Broadcasting sports or other live events to large audiences, optionally with dual-pipeline configuration for higher failover resilience.
24/7 Broadcast Channels: Operating linear channels in the cloud, including graphics overlays and scheduled program changes, without dedicated encoder hardware.
Corporate Events: Streaming company events, product launches, or training sessions to global audiences with comparatively low setup effort.
Benefits
- Broadcast-grade encoding without your own hardware
- Scales from small events to global broadcasts
- Integration with AWS Elemental MediaPackage for distribution, DRM, and VOD recording
- Usage-based billing without large upfront investment
Integration with innFactory
As an AWS Reseller, innFactory supports you with AWS Elemental MediaLive: channel configuration, input setup, failover design, and integration with distribution platforms.
Typical Use Cases
Frequently Asked Questions
What is AWS Elemental MediaLive?
MediaLive is AWS's real-time video service for live streaming and broadcast. It receives live video in an input format and transforms it into the formats and packages needed by playback devices such as smartphones or set-top boxes.
How does MediaLive differ from MediaConvert?
MediaLive is designed for continuous live streams with real-time processing. MediaConvert, by contrast, processes existing files for VOD workflows. Use MediaLive for live events and MediaConvert for recorded content.
What input formats are supported?
MediaLive supports inputs including RTMP push, RTP push, and HLS pull, as well as connections via AWS Elemental MediaConnect and Elemental Link hardware. Scheduled playback from files is also possible.
How much does MediaLive cost?
MediaLive is billed hourly, with inputs, outputs, and add-on features each priced separately based on codec, bit rate, and resolution (SD, HD, UHD). Alongside on-demand pricing, reserved capacity with term-based discounts is also available. Current prices are listed on the official pricing page.
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