Industry Keynote Talk: Evolution of Video and Video Delivery Technologies

In this industry keynote talk, Dr. Yuri Resnik, founder and CTO of Streaming Labs, presents a retrospective and forward-looking analysis of the evolution of video and video delivery technologies. He traces the history of video from the ancient camera obscura to modern AI-generated content, detailing how critical inventions like the fast Fourier transform (FFT) boosted digital image processing and how the strategic addition of delay made internet streaming viable. The presentation explores the transition from broadcast-centric to data-centric networks and the resulting challenges for Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) when adapting to adaptive bit rate (ABR) streaming and multiple codecs. Looking toward the future, Dr. Resnik discusses the potential for ultra-high frame rates, "videocentric" internet re-engineering, and foveated delivery systems that prioritize the high-resolution transmission of visual focus points to drastically improve efficiency.