AWS Elemental MediaPackage
Video packaging and origin
Receives video streams from an encoder, packages them on demand into HLS, DASH, or CMAF for each device, adds DRM and time-shift (rewinding live), and serves as the origin for a CDN.
- Cost$$ Medium
- Difficulty●●●●●
- Costs money when idle?No
- Serverless
Think of it asLike a packing department that splits goods into different box types to fit each delivery truck.
When to use it
✓ Use it when
Distributing live or VOD video to many device types, with DRM or replay needs.
✗ Avoid it when
Only need to serve static, already-transcoded files → S3 + CloudFront.
Common uses
- Origin for an OTT channel via CloudFront
- Protect content with DRM
- Let viewers rewind live programs
What does it cost?
- Pricing model: Billed per GB of video ingested and per GB of packaged video delivered.
