February 2024 Summaries

Mux has launched its new metrics filtering capability, which enhances the dashboard experience for users. This feature allows users to set criteria for visualizing video data and filter it by values or a range of values for specific metrics. Metrics filtering can help identify poor user experiences quickly, reducing incident mean time to identify (MMTI) or resolve (MTTR). The feature is available for Mux Data Media customers and can be used with up to four filters at a time.

Mux has introduced a new pricing plan called Starter for its video service. For $10 per month, users get $100 worth of usage, with the option to transition seamlessly to pay-as-you-go rates if needed. The plan is designed to support growth and encourage developers to experiment with video features without worrying about costs. Mux aims to address the high expense of video by offering flexible pricing options that cater to different use cases and budgets.

Mux Video, a video infrastructure service, has doubled down on its minutes-based pricing model that it pioneered over 14 years ago. The company believes this approach is more predictable and better aligned with customer needs than traditional gigabytes or server time-based pricing models. Minutes-based pricing allows for more flexibility in experimenting with encoding, storage, and delivery strategies without an immediate impact on income or billing. Additionally, it encourages higher quality inputs by focusing on output rather than input usage. The company provides guidance on how to estimate usage in minutes when transitioning from gigabytes-based pricing.

In this chat, Bruno Simon discusses his journey as a creative developer and how he uses Three.js and WebGL to build impressive 3D web applications. He talks about his inspirations, thoughts on 3D in the grand scope, and new technologies he wants to learn and is excited to see. Bruno also explains why he chose Mux for video content on his site and how it has helped him create a seamless user experience. Additionally, he shares insights into his teaching methods and offers advice for those interested in learning more about web development or 3D design.

In this conversation, Joel Hooks shares his experience in the tech industry and how he transitioned from building his own video infrastructure to using Mux for video workflows. He discusses the challenges of delivering videos across the globe and the importance of a robust media player. Additionally, he talks about his new role at Inngest and how it allows him to explore event-driven architectures and distributed systems. Finally, he shares where people can find him on the internet.