Transcoding
Transcoding is the technical process of converting a video file or stream format. Such a format conversion applies to the file or stream container as well as to the audio and video codec. It also means transforming the audio and video content, manipulating timecodes, making use of subtitles, and so on. There are different types of transcoding:
File transcoding
File Transcoding converts a video file from a source to a target format. This means converting the container as well as the audio and video codec. In addition, filters are applied that transform audio and video, timecode, subtitle, etc. Transcoding is often needed as part of an ingest, production, archiving, playout, or publishing workflow.
It's a standard process that post-production houses, TV broadcasters, VOD operators, and any other company that deals with media files have a need for.
Products:
Cambria FTC by Capella Systems
Cambria Cluster (FTC) by Capella Systems
Live transcoding
Live Transcoding converts a live video stream from one format to another. One stream multiple bitrate streams are often created for HTTP streaming. For that reason, HTTP packaging and eventually encryption is part of live transcoding. In addition, ad insertion, stream switching, graphic overlays, subtitling, etc. are performed.
It happens at TV broadcasters and network operators.
Products:
Cambria Live by Capella Systems
Cambria Live Editor by Capella Systems
Cambria Live Broadcast Manager by Capella Systems
Cambria Live Ad Break Control by Capella Systems
transcoding Plug-ins for Legacy Harmonic Carbon Coder
The legacy Harmonic Carbon Coder (Rhozet) is still in use in many facilities all around the world. Via plugIns, we enable this mature transcoding product to support newer formats and modern workflows.
