Choosing the ideal origin for live and on-demand media workflows requires understanding Amazon S3's cost-effectiveness for simple workflows, AWS Elemental MediaPackage's just-in-time packaging with low latency and redundancy, and each service's scaling, latency, redundancy, and pricing considerations.

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<p>This article discusses the different origin services offered by AWS for media and entertainment (M&E) workflows, along with technical considerations to help choose the ideal option.</p>
<p>Specifically, the article covers:</p>
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<li>What is an origin and its role in content delivery</li>
<li>Introduction to AWS-managed origin services: Amazon S3 and AWS Elemental MediaPackage</li>
<li>Amazon S3 scaling considerations and service limits</li>
<li>Latency comparison between Amazon S3 and MediaPackage</li>
<li>Redundancy capabilities of the two services</li>
<li>Pricing examples for a live streaming use case</li>
<li>Conclusion on choosing the right origin based on requirements</li>
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Choosing the ideal origin for live media & entertainment workflows

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