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How to Resize Videos for Social Media in Next.js

Topics Next.js, Video, Video Transformation
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In recent years, video publishing has progressed rapidly, with new platforms and tools constantly being introduced. According to an article by Statista, the number of digital video viewers worldwide is more than 3.3 billion. This shift has made sharing video content simpler than ever; however, creating…

Simple Simulcast Live Streaming With Cloudinary and OBS

Topics API, Streaming
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In this blog post, we’ll use the Cloudinary Live Streaming feature to start a live stream that we can simulcast to other services like YouTube and Twitch using OBS (Open Broadcaster Software). Setting Up the API Keys At the time of this post, the only way to manage…

How to Optimize Background Videos With Cloudinary

Topics Performance Optimization, Video
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Incorporating video into marketing strategy is ever growing. An incredible 87% of consumers say video quality impacts their trust in a brand, and 82% are convinced to purchase after watching a product video. Clearly, videos help convey your brand’s story. But what about background videos? They’re an option for…

How to Build a Masonry Gallery in Next.js With Cloudinary

Topics Image, Next.js
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A Masonry gallery layout is an elegant way to display images. Each item is arranged in a staggered grid, allowing for more creative space utilization. I’ve always found this layout to be a great choice, especially for smaller collections of images because it makes the most of available space while…

Image showing a next js masonry layout of pictures of coffee, coffee beans and coffee makers to be used in the masonry js react project

Clip Long-Form Videos to Social Media Platforms in Next.js

Topics Next.js, Video API
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Video dominates social media feeds, and the demand keeps on growing. Between 2022 and 2023, a survey from SocialInsider revealed Instagram Reels had a year-over-year growth rate of 57.4%. From user-generated content…

How to Edit the Background of Your Photo: A Guide for E-commerce Store Owners

Topics E-commerce, Generative AI
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We live in a visual world where everyone has a camera in their hands, and thanks to platforms like Instagram, the quality of photography has skyrocketed. But it’s still tricky to take a great product shot with so many factors to consider: lighting, angle, focus, and, most importantly, composition. Getting…

Customize Midjourney Images for Your E-commerce Website

Topics E-commerce, Generative AI, Image Transformation
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A successful e-commerce store should offer great products, and creating stunning visuals and a seamless user experience are vital to that success. AI-generated images, like those from Midjourney, offer a scalable, cost-effective way to produce high-quality product images without the need for professional photoshoots.  However, beautiful…

Video Subtitle Translation in Cloudinary With Azure

Topics Next.js, Video
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Video captions and subtitles have evolved from an accessibility feature to a universal tool for user engagement. A whopping 80% of viewers are more likely to watch a video from beginning to end if captions are available. According to that same study, 69% of viewers keep…

Optimizing Slow-Loading Videos in Nuxt With Cloudinary

Topics Nuxt, Performance Optimization, Video
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When including video on your website, one of your top priorities should be optimizing it to provide a smooth user experience. Slow-loading videos are the fastest ways to lose a visitor, leading to higher bounce rates and fewer conversions. They should load quickly, be formatted correctly, and load in under…

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