This course is an overview of the AWS Elemental MediaConnect service.
MediaConnect is a live video transport service used by broadcasters, streaming services, online video platforms, professional sports leagues, and other companies in the media and entertainment industry.
You will learn how to connect to a live video stream and share that stream with other services and users in a video workflow.
- Course level: Fundamental
- Duration: 45 minutes
Activities
This course includes three step-by-step demonstrations of the basic functions of MediaConnect.
Course objectives
In this course, you will learn to:
- Describe the function and components of MediaConnect
- List the benefits of MediaConnect
- Create a MediaConnect flow, the fundamental component
- Output a video stream to another user or service
- Share video content with multiple entities inside and outside of the AWS Cloud
Intended audience
This course is intended for:
- Media and entertainment industry solution architects
- Live video streaming engineers
- Live video streaming operators
Prerequisites
We recommend that attendees of this course have a basic understanding of video streaming terminology and concepts.
Course outline
Course Navigation
Introduction
Introduction video
What is MediaConnect?
What are the benefits of MediaConnect?
Description of demonstrations included in the course
Task 1: Creating a Flow and Adding an Output
Creating a Flow and Adding an Output video
What is a flow?
What is an output?
Typical workflow
Task 2: Granting an Entitlement
Granting an Entitlement video
What is an Entitlement?
What are the benefits of entitlements?
Task 3: Subscribing to Shared Content
Subscribing to Shared Content video
How to subscribe to shared content
Quiz: Â Five question assessment
Conclusion: Â Resources
