File Transcode Workflows

Preparing content for Video On Demand services also requires transcoding. Original IPTV-based VOD services usually serve a single bit rate, meaning only one file must be transcoded for each title.

However, OTT-based on-demand services must accommodate the same wide range of devices and bit rates as live OTT. The consequence, of course, is a large number of transcodes are required for each title.

Inbound media files can be submitted to different Pelican transcode “engines” via NFS/CIFS watch folders, FTP upload (with automatic FTP transfer of output files) and simple upload from web browser.

The straightforward GUI provides fine control over each job queue, allowing change of queue order and designate certain jobs as “priority” to transcode immediately.