Ben Formesyn
Senior Specialist Solution Architect | Media Services & Edge | AWS
Senior Specialist Solution Architect | Media Services & Edge | AWS
A comprehensive guide to implementing accessibility features in streaming workflows. Covers HLS and DASH signaling for closed captions, audio descriptions, and subtitle tracks using AWS Elemental MediaLive, MediaConvert, and MediaPackage.
Detailed baseline configuration recommendations for broadcast-grade video quality. Covers codec selection (AVC, HEVC, AV1), rate control, GOP settings, adaptive quantization, and encoding parameters for optimal picture quality.
Explores accessibility technologies for television and OTT platforms. Covers captions, subtitles (CEA-608/708, DVB Teletext, DVB bitmap), audio description, and how these services support viewers with visual and hearing disabilities.
I'm a Senior Specialist Solution Architect at AWS, focusing on Media Services and Edge technologies. With over 20 years of experience in Broadcast and Content Delivery, I help customers design and implement cloud-based media workflows.
Media Services: AWS Elemental MediaLive, MediaConvert, MediaPackage, MediaTailor, and Interactive Video Service (IVS).
My expertise spans live video encoding, OTT streaming, content delivery networks, and edge security. I architect solutions that combine high-performance delivery with robust protection.
Edge Services: Amazon CloudFront, AWS WAF, AWS Shield Advanced, Lambda@Edge, and CloudFront Functions.
Interested in discussing AWS Media Services, broadcast workflows, or content delivery solutions? Feel free to reach out through LinkedIn or the AWS contact channels below.