Speed meets efficiency. SVT-AV1 is an AV1 encoder built for real-world performance at scale. It’s helping developers, platforms, and streamers bring AV1 to life — faster. Read more: https://brnw.ch/21wWpva #FutureofInnovationIsOpen #SVTAV1 #AV1 #AOMedia #OpenMediaTech #VideoEncoding #StreamingTech
Alliance for Open Media (AOMedia)
Media Production
Wakefield, Massachusetts 1,682 followers
AOMedia offers next-generation, open-source digital media technology for everyone.
About us
In 2015, the Alliance for Open Media (AOMedia) was formed to define and develop media technologies to address marketplace demand for an open standard for video compression and delivery over the web. AOMedia’s open-source, royalty-free video codec #AV1 is a significant milestone in the ability to deliver a next-generation video format that is interoperable, open, optimized for internet delivery and scalable to any modern device at any bandwidth.
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https://aomedia.org/
External link for Alliance for Open Media (AOMedia)
- Industry
- Media Production
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Wakefield, Massachusetts
- Type
- Partnership
- Founded
- 2015
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Primary
401 Edgewater Place
Suite 600
Wakefield, Massachusetts 01880, US
Employees at Alliance for Open Media (AOMedia)
Updates
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“Often complex meeting scenarios don't tend to work well, because either the network or even capabilities of the devices may not necessarily scale. AV1 definitely makes a huge dent on the network aspect, because it's much more efficient.” ~ Microsoft Group Engineering Manager Sasikanth Bendapudi Read more in Microsoft's AV1 Adoption Story 📚 https://brnw.ch/21wWo4I #AV1 #AOMedia
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🚀 Live Session: The Future of Innovation is Open Open media standards are shaping the future of digital media — making adoption easier, breakthroughs faster, and solutions better for everyone. Join leaders from Google, Meta, Netflix, and AOMedia on Monday, Oct 20 (5–7pm PT) for an exclusive live session exploring: - The power of openness in driving collaboration & innovation - The success of AV1 — an Emmy®-winning codec redefining video - A first look at AV2 and what’s next in the open media ecosystem - How YOU can get involved in shaping the future of media 👉 Don’t miss your chance to be part of the conversation: https://brnw.ch/21wWmzF #AOMedia #FutureOfInnovationIsOpen #AV1 #AV2
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AV1 is more than a codec — it’s the future of efficient, open video. Free to use. Designed for performance. Built for the streaming era. Developed by AOMedia members, AV1 is powering a new generation of media experiences across platforms and devices. This is what Visionular Inc.'s and CTO had to say ⬆️ #FutureofInnovationIsOpen #AV1 #AOMedia #OpenMediaTech #VideoStreaming #CodecInnovation
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“During testing, we’ve deployed AV1-encoded video to randomly selected groups of users. The feedback is significantly higher for AV1 versus other codecs.” ~ Meta Research Scientist and Technical Leader Ioannis Katsavounidis Read more in Meta's AV1 Adoption Story 📚 https://brnw.ch/21wWkgL
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🏆 Big news! We have been honored with a Technology & Engineering Emmy® Award for the AV1 video codec — delivering high-quality video with less bandwidth to millions worldwide. On top of that, our SVT-AV1 encoder just earned a 2025 IBC Innovation Award for making streaming more efficient on low-end devices and networks. 👏 A huge thank-you to the innovators, partners, and global community driving open media forward! 🔗 Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21wWehi #Emmys #AV1 #AOMedia #Innovation #IBC2025
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Successful workshop in Madrid! Thank you to #AOMedia members from Amazon, Google (YouTube), Meta, Netflix and Samsung Electronics for presenting and sharing their experiences.
The workshop concluded with an engaging discussion on the complementary roles of psychophysics and machine learning, highlighting how ML can enhance our understanding of the human visual system and open new avenues for research. The session covered a broad range of topics, including immersive audio-visual media formats, real-time video encoding, advancements in codecs, psychophysical modelling, learned image compression, and energy efficiency, all aligned with evolving industry needs. The closing panel emphasised open challenges and encouraged a forward-looking perspective on integrating perceptual models with learning-based video technologies to shape the future of media innovation. Thanks to all speakers and organisers of this interesting workshop! The workshop speakers: Jani Huoponen, Ramzi Khsib, @Woohyun Nam, @Li-Heng chen, @Francois Pitie, Vibhoothi, Andrey Norkin, Zhijun (Ryan) Lei, Rafał Mantiuk, Jona Ballé ->Panel Discussion: @Jona Balle, Rafał Mantiuk, Patrick Le Callet, Ramzi Khsib, moderated by Zhi Li ->Workshop organisers: Zhi Li, Ioannis Katsavounidis QoMEX'25 General Chairs: Pablo Pérez, Narciso García #QoMEX2025 #CallForParticipation #MultimediaQuality #UserExperience #Conference2025 #Madrid #EarlyBird #AcademicConference
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AOMedia unites industry leaders to deliver open, innovative solutions the market needs — creating a future-ready media ecosystem. Together, we’re building the future of media. “Our expertise is important, but being part of AOMedia helps validate it. We’re also excited to contribute to the next generation codec’s development.” ~ Synamedia CTO of Video Network Marc Baillavoine #FutureofInnovationIsOpen #AOMedia #OpenInnovation
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"There are a lot of connections between our team and the AV1 standard... We really see it as the company’s foundation, and AV1 as a standard and a community is incredibly important to us. We consider it our job and responsibility to contribute to ongoing AV1 development and to help push the standard forward even more." Visionular Inc. CTO Zoe Liu Read more in Visionular's adoption story ➡️ https://brnw.ch/21wW7sb
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Volumetric Visual Media (VVM) is transforming how we experience digital content — capturing depth and volume to create truly immersive 3D experiences. From AR and VR to gaming, filmmaking, and cultural heritage, VVM lets users interact with digital worlds from every angle — like holograms come to life. As demand for extended reality grows, so does the need for efficient volumetric media coding. That’s where AOMedia’s Volumetric Visual Media Working Group steps in, driving standards to unlock the future of immersive media. Read more: https://brnw.ch/21wW5fo #FutureofInnovationIsOpen #VVM #AOMedia #ImmersiveTech #AR #VR #MR #SpatialMedia #OpenStandards
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