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The VOD Transcoding module provides comprehensive job creation capabilities for Video On Demand content processing. Users can configure source inputs, output formats, distribution methods, and notification settings through a four-step process.

The VOD Transcoding module contains four main sections: Create a Job, Watch Folder, Current Jobs, and Transcoding Presets.

Job Creation Process​

Creating a new transcoding job requires four essential configuration steps.

Click + Create a Job to begin the transcoding job setup process.

Step 1: Video Source Configuration​

Configure the source location for video content ingestion.

![Figure Needed] Screenshot of video source selection interface

The system supports five input source options: FTP, HTTP, SFTP, WebDAV, and S3. Each option requires specific configuration details that automatically populate the source path information in the green-outlined box above the selection options.

Note: Ensure corresponding data transmission configurations are prepared in Settings / Data Transmission before proceeding.

FTP Source Configuration​

  • Click Pull from FTP
  • Select an available FTP configuration or add a new FTP configuration
  • All available FTP configurations are established in Settings File Transfer

![Figure Needed] Screenshot of FTP source configuration

HTTP Source Configuration​

  • Click Pull from HTTP
  • Select an available HTTP configuration
  • All available HTTP configurations are established in Settings File Transfer

![Figure Needed] Screenshot of HTTP source configuration

SFTP Source Configuration​

  • Click Pull from SFTP
  • Select an available SFTP configuration
  • All available SFTP configurations are established in Settings File Transfer

![Figure Needed] Screenshot of SFTP source configuration

WebDAV Source Configuration​

  • Click Pull from WebDAV
  • Select an available WebDAV configuration
  • All available WebDAV configurations are established in Settings File Transfer

![Figure Needed] Screenshot of WebDAV source configuration

AWS S3 Source Configuration​

  • Click Pull from AWS S3
  • Select an available AWS S3 configuration
  • All available AWS S3 configurations are established in Settings File Transfer

![Figure Needed] Screenshot of AWS S3 source configuration

Source Path Information​

Configure the complete path to the source video files.

![Figure Needed] Screenshot of source path configuration

Note: Select Path Check to verify VOD input availability before proceeding to the next step. This option can be disabled if verification is not required.

MD5 Checksum Verification​

Generate MD5 checksums to verify file integrity during the transcoding process.

MD5Sum Generation Process:

Windows:

  1. Download MD5 tool from http://www.pc-tools.net/files/win32/freeware/md5sums-1.2.zip
  2. Extract the downloaded file to desired directory
  3. Open command prompt and navigate to extraction directory
  4. Enter md5sums **** (where **** is the complete file path and name)

Linux:

  1. Enter md5sum and press Enter
  2. Enter /usr/bin/md5sum **** (where **** is the complete file path and name)

macOS:

  1. Enter which md5 and press Enter
  2. Enter /sbin/md5 **** (where **** is the complete file path and name)

Audio and Subtitle Configuration​

Add external audio tracks or subtitles to the transcoding job:

  1. Select Audio or Subtitle type
  2. Choose the corresponding Language
  3. Enter the File Path for the audio or subtitle file

![Figure Needed] Screenshot of audio and subtitle configuration

Click Next to proceed to Step 2.

Step 2: Output Format and Protection Settings​

Configure transcoding presets and output format specifications.

Transcoding Preset Selection​

  1. Transcoding Preset Group: Select from preset groups created in Settings Transcoding Presets
  2. Transmuxing Only: Enable container format conversion without re-encoding
  3. Audio Only: Process only audio tracks from source VOD content

![Figure Needed] Screenshot of transcoding preset selection

Transmuxing Definition: Container repackaging process that changes distribution formats without altering actual audio or video content. Examples include converting H.264 content to HLS, Smooth Streaming, or DASH formats.

Output Format Configuration​

Select one or more output formats: HLS, MPEG-DASH, Smooth Streaming, or MP4.

HLS Configuration Options​
  • Multiplex Video and Audio: Combine video and audio into single .ts files
  • 2 Pass Encoding: Enhanced quality through two-pass compression (increased processing time)
  • Black Frame Removal: Automatically remove blank data/black frames (value-added service, additional fees may apply)

Protection Settings:

  • None: No security protection (easily copyable output)
  • Verimatrix DRM: Verimatrix DRM protection for unauthorized copying prevention
  • AES: AES encryption for unauthorized copying prevention
MPEG-DASH Configuration Options​
  • 2 Pass Encoding: Enhanced quality through two-pass compression
  • Black Frame Removal: Automatic blank data/black frame removal
Smooth Streaming Configuration Options​
  • 2 Pass Encoding: Enhanced quality through two-pass compression
  • Black Frame Removal: Automatic blank data/black frame removal
MP4 Configuration Options​
  • 2 Pass Encoding: Enhanced quality through two-pass compression
  • Fragmented MP4:
    • Checked: Output fragmented MP4 playable during download
    • Unchecked: Output standard MP4 playable only after complete download
  • Black Frame Removal: Automatic blank data/black frame removal

![Figure Needed] Screenshot of output format configuration

Additional Features​

Thumbnail Generation​

Enable Thumbnails for Seeking with JPG format support for video seeking functionality.

![Figure Needed] Screenshot of thumbnail configuration

GPU Transcoding​

Enable GPU Transcoding for enhanced performance. CPU Transcoding is the default option.

![Figure Needed] Screenshot of GPU transcoding option

Note: GPU Transcoding utilizes dedicated Nvidia GPU card resources instead of server CPU resources, optimized for high-quality input/output streams (4K, 2K).

Click Next to proceed to Step 3.

Step 3: Output Distribution Configuration​

Configure distribution methods for transcoded content output.

Output content can be distributed through SwiftServe CDN, FTP, SFTP, Microsoft Azure, or AWS S3 for each selected protocol and protection combination.

![Figure Needed] Screenshot of distribution configuration options

SwiftServe CDN Distribution​

  • Select Upload to SwiftServe CDN or add new SwiftServe CDN host
  • Enter Upload Path for content distribution

FTP Distribution​

  • Select Upload to FTP for FTP-based content distribution
  • Enter Upload Path for file placement

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SFTP Distribution​

  • Select Upload to SFTP for secure FTP distribution
  • Enter Upload Path for secure file transfer

Microsoft Azure Distribution​

  • Enter Azure path for content upload
  • Note: Backend enablement and Azure configuration information required

AWS S3 Distribution​

  • Enter S3 path for content upload

![Figure Needed] Screenshot of S3 distribution configuration

Click Next to proceed to Step 4.

Step 4: Notification Configuration​

Configure job completion notification settings.

Notification Function: Upon job completion, VMS sends comprehensive information (status, playback URLs, etc.) to pre-configured notification hosts. The notification host serves as an HTTP API endpoint in the user's Content Management System for internal data processing.

![Figure Needed] Screenshot of notification configuration

Click Finish to add the transcoding job to the processing queue.