Ep. #17, JavaScript HLS with Rob Walch of JW Player

In episode 22 of Demuxed, Matt, Phil, and Steve reflect on the 10th Demuxed conference and welcome Joey Parrish, creator of Shaka Player, for a behind-the-scenes look at Shaka’s evolution. With insights into Shaka’s open-source community, conference highlights, and the future of adaptive video, this episode offers a unique perspective on today’s streaming tech challenges.

In episode 21 of Demuxed, Matt, Phil, and Steve give a lively preview of Demuxed 2024, diving into what attendees can expect at the upcoming conference. From the new venue in San Francisco to exciting talks on cost optimization and DRM, they share their thoughts on standout presentations and behind-the-scenes preparations. Whether you're attending or just curious, this episode is a must-listen for video tech enthusiasts.

In episode 20 of Demuxed, Matt and Phil share a special preview of the Demuxed 2023 Video Conference. Together they discuss the planning and logistics of the event, the talks they’re most excited about, the ways the conference has evolved over the years, and how you can be a part of this inclusive event.

In episode 19 of Demuxed, Matt, Phil, and Steve discuss video meetups, particularly the return of IRL meetups and the difficulties faced when securing a venue. They also explore Netflix’s recent crackdown on password sharing, how Media Chrome is nearing a 1.0 release, and the hurdles video engineers must navigate in order to avoid patent conflicts.

In episode 18 of Demuxed, Matt, Phil, and Heff are joined by Anastasis Germanidis of RunwayML. They unpack AI powered video editing tools in the browser and share many invaluable insights gained from the machine learning community.

In episode 17 of Demuxed, Matt, Phil, and Heff speak with Rob Walch. They discuss the JavaScript library hls.js, tactics for recruiting open source maintainers, and Rob’s experience working on the web player team at JW Player.

In episode 16 of Demuxed, Matt, Phil, and Steve are joined by Kwindla Hultman Kramer of Daily.co to discuss real-time video, tiers of latency, and the growth of mobile into a viable video platform.

In episode 15 of Demuxed, Matt and Phil continue the conversation on Low-Latency HLS, focusing specifically on unpacking Apple’s newly released HLS specification.

In episode 14 of Demuxed, Matt, Phil, and Steve discuss real-time communication, the history of video on the web, and the imperative nature of low-latency streaming in today’s distributed world.

In episode 13 of Demuxed, Matt, Steve, and guest host Nick Chadwick speak with Sarah Allen, partner at Veriskope. They discuss implementations of RTMP, how the web has evolved to support video over the years, and the future of video conferencing.