AWS Elemental MediaLive introduces bandwidth reduction filter

You can now use the bandwidth reduction filter in AWS Elemental MediaLive to improve encoding efficiency. The bandwidth reduction filter improves video encoding efficiency by an average of 7%, reducing bandwidth and storage while maintaining comparable video quality. You can save on transmission, content distribution, and storage without compromising the viewing experience. The bandwidth reduction filter is available with Enhanced AVC and HEVC encoding in MediaLive at no additional cost. For more information, visit the [MediaLive](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/medialive/latest/ug/what-is.html) documentation. [AWS Elemental MediaLive](https://aws.amazon.com/medialive/) is a broadcast-grade live video processing service. It lets you create high-quality live video streams for delivery to broadcast televisions and internet-connected multiscreen devices, like connected TVs, tablets, smartphones, and set-top boxes. The MediaLive service functions independently or as part of [AWS Media Services](https://aws.amazon.com/media-services/), a family of services that form the foundation of cloud-based workflows and offer you the capabilities you need to transport, create, package, monetize, and deliver video. Visit the [AWS region table](https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/global-infrastructure/regional-product-services/) for a full list of AWS Regions where AWS Elemental MediaLive is available.