Encode ladder
Master video encoded into 5-8 quality tiers (240p, 480p, 720p, 1080p, 4K). Each split into 6-10 second segments.
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Encode ladder
Master video encoded into 5-8 quality tiers (240p, 480p, 720p, 1080p, 4K). Each split into 6-10 second segments.
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HLS/DASH manifests
Client fetches manifest listing all qualities + segments. Decides quality per segment based on measured bandwidth.