In the latest iOS based devices, camera is a major driver of popularity of these devices. The capability to capture video and encode it to H.264 High Definition on the hardware level that emerged in iPhone 4, has been accepted enthusiastically by both users and developers of new applications. Continuing our series dedicated to AV Foundation and the related frameworks, in this post we will discuss how to capture a stream from the camera and how to process, save and distribute it. Continue reading
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Apple streaming video protection
Apple’s DRM technology is called FairPlay. Its inner workings are kept secret and it cannot be licensed for use with stores other than iTunes and with non-Apple devices. The rationale for this decision can be found in Steve Jobs’ article: