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Beyond the Buffer: The Digital Media Revolution

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COM SCI 751.03

Explore the evolving tech behind streaming media, from OTT and adaptive bitrate to delivery, analytics, and scalability, in this session designed for engineers, content creators, and curious minds alike.

Duration
As few as 1 day
Current Formats
Live Online
Cost
$0

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What You Can Learn.

Understand key concepts like OTT, SVOD, AVOD, and adaptive bitrate streaming that define today’s digital content delivery.
Explore the full lifecycle of streaming platforms, from ingestion and storage to delivery, playback, and analytics.
Learn how companies ensure content protection, maintain quality control, and scale their platforms to meet global demand.
Gain insight into how streaming technologies are leveraged across industries and where the digital media landscape is headed.

About This Course

Streaming media has revolutionized how we consume content from binge-worthy TV shows to real-time global events and it continues to evolve at a rapid pace. In this session, we will explore the technology that powers modern streaming platforms and how these platforms are leveraged by companies. We begin with foundational definitions to demystify streaming concepts such as OTT, SVOD, AVOD, adaptive bitrate streaming and more. Next, we dive into the core technology and explore ingestion, storage, delivery, playback, and analytics. We will also tackle topics such as content protection, quality control, scalability, and development. Whether you are an engineer, a content provider, or just curious about the technology behind streaming platforms, this talk will give you the background to understand where streaming media is currently and where it is headed next. Join us to go beyond the buffer and learn about the digital media revolution.

Winter 2026 Schedule

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Thursday 12:00PM - 1:00PM PT
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UCLA X Open
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Thu Feb 5, 2026
12:00PM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA X Open