Nicolai Otto

With a prolific background spanning three decades in video post-production and software product management, Nick Otto serves as MainConcept’s project manager for Codec SDKs, where he works closely with engineering, marketing and sales to identify new projects and bring new technology into the video industry, while maintaining close relationships with many of MainConcept’s key customers. After completing his diploma in Electrical Engineering studies at Fachhochschule Wiesbaden, Nick actively pursued opportunities for hands-on experience in the post production industry to develop his knowledge of workflows in broadcast as he worked with multiple broadcasting outlets, technology vendors and technology infrastructures.

Blog Post by Nicolai Otto

Nicolai OttoSep 14, 20236 min read

Leveraging Codec Features for Improved Efficiency, Cost Savings and Seamless Delivery

Codecs are used at pretty much every stage of the broadcast workflow, from capturing the ...

Nicolai OttoDec 7, 20213 min read

The Evolution of ARM Processors: Are You Ready?

2020 was a big year for ARM-based processors. Not only did Apple introduce the M1 ...

Nicolai OttoJul 15, 20213 min read

Encoding Digital Video with AVC/H.264: The Need for Speed

What is the single, most-requested feature for any video encoder? Don’t let the title of ...

Nicolai OttoMay 27, 20212 min read

Why Do Things Twice? MainConcept SABET Speeds Processing of Live and VOD Workflows

Encoding an OTT (over-the-top) ladder can be a demanding job. To satisfy the needs of ...

Nicolai OttoApr 29, 20214 min read

The Value of Benchmark Testing for Video Codecs

If you’ve ever developed or created something, you likely realized it is rarely ...