AV1 — Now Powering 30% of Netflix Streaming
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Netflix Technology Blog 4
Low Just Read
Good read but not a strong fit for writing
Quick Take
This is a solid technical deep-dive on Netflix's AV1 codec adoption, but it's primarily a case study in large-scale infrastructure optimization rather than something Brian could directly apply to his fintech startup or side projects. While the engineering scale is impressive, the content is too domain-specific (video encoding) and enterprise-focused for his typical writing style or audience.
Relevant Domains
Engineering craft/architecture/productivity - Infrastructure scaling, technology adoption strategies Side projects/automation/earning from skills - Minimal relevance to his typical project scope
Key Quotes
AV1 accounts for approximately 30% of all Netflix streaming, making it our second most-used codec — and it's on track to become number one very soon
AV1 streaming sessions achieve VMAF scores that are 4.3 points higher than AVC and 0.9 points higher than HEVC sessions... while using one-third less bandwidth
88% of large-screen devices submitted for Netflix certification have supported AV1
Tags
#video-tech
#infrastructure-scale
#compression-algorithms
#hardware-adoption
#netflix-engineering