Videocraft Pro is excited to announce that we are now offering sales, integration, and priority support for AWS Elemental MediaLive Anywhere!

AWS Elemental MediaLive Anywhere is a feature within MediaLive that enables on-premises live video encoding, while leveraging the cloud for management and control. Video is processed directly within your data center, near both the video sources and network destinations.

Videocraft Pro will supply COTS (Commercial Off-The-Shelf) hardware as part of this solution, paired with AWS Media Services to deliver a robust, reliable, and fully integrated system for your live video contribution needs.

Key Features

AWS Elemental MediaLive Anywhere

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  • Manage hybrid and on-premises hardware from the cloud
  • Reuse existing AWS Elemental Live hardware
  • Easily receive new features and video quality improvements
  • Process video using on-premises sources and send to local destinations

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AWS Elemental MediaLive Anywhere?

AWS Elemental MediaLive Anywhere is a feature of AWS Elemental MediaLive that enables Videocraft Pro customers to run live video encoding workflows on their own hardware. It allows you to deploy live encoding solutions on premises, streamlining operations and improving hybrid workflow performance.

For example, it enables consistent APIs across on-prem and cloud setups, supports ground/cloud failover, minimizes unnecessary round trips when your CDN or packager is local, reduces complexity, and connects directly to local video sources such as SDI.

What’s the key difference between AWS Elemental MediaLive Anywhere and AWS Elemental appliances or software?

AWS Elemental MediaLive Anywhere joins the AWS live encoding family, alongside AWS Elemental Live, AWS Elemental Link, AWS Elemental MediaLive, and AWS Elemental MediaConnect Gateway.

While AWS Elemental Live is ideal for fully on-prem workflows, MediaLive Anywhere is better suited for hybrid environments. It offers a cloud-managed experience, making it a strong choice for customers seeking a bridge between ground-based encoding and cloud-based control — and for those looking to gradually transition toward cloud workflows.

Are AWS and Videocraft Pro still selling AWS Elemental appliances and software?

Yes. We continue to offer the most advanced and flexible physical encoding appliances for use in your own data center. In fact, AWS recently announced the next-generation AWS Elemental Live L900 series appliances (April 2024). These offer higher channel density at predictable cost-per-channel rates, along with expanded I/O configuration options.

At the top of the range, the L980 delivers the highest UHD/HDR channel density ever released by AWS Elemental.

How do Videocraft Pro customers purchase hardware and AWS Elemental MediaLive Anywhere services?

AWS recommends Videocraft Pro!

We supply, integrate, and test the hardware so it’s fully ready for deployment — saving you time and ensuring seamless implementation.

Can customers use AWS Elemental Live hardware with AWS Elemental MediaLive Anywhere?

Yes. Customers using AWS Elemental Live L800 or L900 series appliances can migrate to AWS Elemental MediaLive Anywhere. Customers with older-generation systems should contact Videocraft Pro for support and upgrade options.

Interested in talking to us about AWS Elemental?

If this product range is of interest to you, you can either go to our Videocraft Online store to browse our range, or get in contact with our Videocraft Pro sales team to have a chat about your requirements.

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