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Long-Form Video

Long-form video refers to extended video content, typically longer than 10 minutes, designed for in-depth viewing and sustained engagement.

What is Long-Form Video?

Long-form video is video content with longer durations, commonly ranging from 10 minutes to several hours. It is designed for storytelling, deep engagement, and immersive viewing experiences.

Common examples of long-form video

     
  • Movies and TV episodes
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  • Live sports and events
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  • Documentaries
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  • Educational courses and sermons

How long-form video works in OTT platforms

     
  • Delivered via adaptive bitrate streaming
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  • Optimized for large screens and TVs
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  • Supports pause, resume, and continue watching
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  • Often secured with DRM

Monetization models

     
  • Subscription Video on Demand (SVOD)
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  • Transactional Video on Demand (TVOD)
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  • Ad-supported Video on Demand (AVOD)

Why long-form video matters

     
  • Drives high watch time
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  • Builds premium content value
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  • Strengthens brand loyalty
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  • Ideal for cinematic and episodic content