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How do I encode a file into my server?
I'm looking to encode a few different types of programming (listed below) onto my video server, how is this accomplished?
- A satellite show which is airing live.
- A 6 hour telecourse on underwater basket weaving.
- A live School Board Meeting.
- A file from my NLE.
- A DVD from the parks department.
- A satellite show which is airing live.
- A 6 hour telecourse on underwater basket weaving.
- A live School Board Meeting.
- A file from my NLE.
- A DVD from the parks department.
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Several different ways we are able to ingest a file for playback. I've outlined them below and included some Pro's and Tips for each.
1. Recording a Run: This is best used when you have a program that is scheduled for air, but you also want to ingest it into the encoder. The source doesn't matter. It could be a Satellite feed from NASA, or a VHS tape from Mrs. Elsen's third grade talent show.
The setup is simple. From the Cablecast schedule, we can head directly into the 'Details' link on the right side of the schedule.
Next, we can select the 'Record Run' check box, and select our encoder from the drop Cablecast will automatically name the file for you starting it with the show ID and appending the title of the program to it. Once you send Autopilot, this record event will be seamless.
Pros: Quick and fast. Adjusts to any bumping that may occur in the schedule.
Tips: Be sure to change the format of the show to play off the server once it's encoded.
2. Schedule Record: This is best when you want to encode a program from a legacy device but unlike, #1 above, don't want to put out to air at the same time. Here, we are able to setup a offline encode at any time.
Scheduling this is pretty similar to making the schedule. From the Cablecast schedule, head over to the 'Record' tab and click 'New' to generate a record event.
Next, select 'No Name Specified' to setup the details of this record. Filling in a name for the encode will just be used for your internal reference. Be sure to enter the time you want the encode to start and how long your want it to run. Here, we are able to have the system work for us all night long. We can setup back to back encodes while we're not around to ingest a lot of programming at once. Finally, set up a source and destination. Here were pulling this program from 'Deck 2' and encoding it onto the SX4. When you're all set, 'Save' this information and send autopilot.
Pros: Have the system work for you, while you're sleeping.
Tips: Make sure the source you're selecting isn't used later on in the evening for playback of a different show!
3. Encoding Live Programming: Live programming is addressed a little differently since we can't necessarily schedule it. A school board meeting might be scheduled to start at 7:30 and last for a couple hours. Realistically, it gets under way around 7:45 and lasts four hours. Not very easy to plan!
Within the 'Force' menu we're able to tell the system to do things immediately and unscheduled. Great for live programming and last minute changes. From the Cablecast main menu we can head into Autopilot: Force (Martix). Here we should see your encoder listed in the first row.
Once you've routed your programming to the encoder, we can get the system setup to start the encode. From the drop down menu, we can select an action, in this case 'Record'. By clicking on the arrow pointing to the right, we are given an option to enter a 'ShowID' or file key. Finally, once the meeting is ready to begin, we can click the 'Dev Only' to actually start the encode.
Once the meeting is wrapping up, we can choose 'RecordStop' from the Action drop down menu, and once again, click 'Dev Only' when we want the encode to stop.
Pros: Immediate response with the system. No need to send autopilot.
Tips: Set this screen up in advanced to all you need to do at the beginning of the meeting is a single click, rather than having to quickly navigate through menus to get exactly what you want.
4. Digital File Transfer: Programs that are loaded on a NLE on your network can simply be copied to the server using Windows File Sharing. This allows for quick transfers without losing any quality.
After sharing your content directory, you can map it out on your NLE so it's as easy as drag and drop.
See http://support.microsoft.com/kb/30404... for information on file sharing.
Pros: Fast data transfer without losing any quality.
Tips: Check the SX compatibility guide to make sure the files will play back on the server
5. DVD Import: Through our DVD import software, we have the ability to rip your programming directly from DVD. After installing the software on any PC workstation, insert your disc into the drive and launch the DVD Import Software.
Simply select the title and chapter you want to encode, name it and select 'Import'. When prompted as to where to save the file, you can either save it locally on your workstation, then copy it over to the video server, or, you can have it save directly to the server over the network.
Pros: Faster than real time import. No quality loss.
Tips: Have your producers import their own DVD's so you can focus on your station.
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Inappropriate?Several different ways we are able to ingest a file for playback. I've outlined them below and included some Pro's and Tips for each.
1. Recording a Run: This is best used when you have a program that is scheduled for air, but you also want to ingest it into the encoder. The source doesn't matter. It could be a Satellite feed from NASA, or a VHS tape from Mrs. Elsen's third grade talent show.
The setup is simple. From the Cablecast schedule, we can head directly into the 'Details' link on the right side of the schedule.
Next, we can select the 'Record Run' check box, and select our encoder from the drop Cablecast will automatically name the file for you starting it with the show ID and appending the title of the program to it. Once you send Autopilot, this record event will be seamless.
Pros: Quick and fast. Adjusts to any bumping that may occur in the schedule.
Tips: Be sure to change the format of the show to play off the server once it's encoded.
2. Schedule Record: This is best when you want to encode a program from a legacy device but unlike, #1 above, don't want to put out to air at the same time. Here, we are able to setup a offline encode at any time.
Scheduling this is pretty similar to making the schedule. From the Cablecast schedule, head over to the 'Record' tab and click 'New' to generate a record event.
Next, select 'No Name Specified' to setup the details of this record. Filling in a name for the encode will just be used for your internal reference. Be sure to enter the time you want the encode to start and how long your want it to run. Here, we are able to have the system work for us all night long. We can setup back to back encodes while we're not around to ingest a lot of programming at once. Finally, set up a source and destination. Here were pulling this program from 'Deck 2' and encoding it onto the SX4. When you're all set, 'Save' this information and send autopilot.
Pros: Have the system work for you, while you're sleeping.
Tips: Make sure the source you're selecting isn't used later on in the evening for playback of a different show!
3. Encoding Live Programming: Live programming is addressed a little differently since we can't necessarily schedule it. A school board meeting might be scheduled to start at 7:30 and last for a couple hours. Realistically, it gets under way around 7:45 and lasts four hours. Not very easy to plan!
Within the 'Force' menu we're able to tell the system to do things immediately and unscheduled. Great for live programming and last minute changes. From the Cablecast main menu we can head into Autopilot: Force (Martix). Here we should see your encoder listed in the first row.
Once you've routed your programming to the encoder, we can get the system setup to start the encode. From the drop down menu, we can select an action, in this case 'Record'. By clicking on the arrow pointing to the right, we are given an option to enter a 'ShowID' or file key. Finally, once the meeting is ready to begin, we can click the 'Dev Only' to actually start the encode.
Once the meeting is wrapping up, we can choose 'RecordStop' from the Action drop down menu, and once again, click 'Dev Only' when we want the encode to stop.
Pros: Immediate response with the system. No need to send autopilot.
Tips: Set this screen up in advanced to all you need to do at the beginning of the meeting is a single click, rather than having to quickly navigate through menus to get exactly what you want.
4. Digital File Transfer: Programs that are loaded on a NLE on your network can simply be copied to the server using Windows File Sharing. This allows for quick transfers without losing any quality.
After sharing your content directory, you can map it out on your NLE so it's as easy as drag and drop.
See http://support.microsoft.com/kb/30404... for information on file sharing.
Pros: Fast data transfer without losing any quality.
Tips: Check the SX compatibility guide to make sure the files will play back on the server
5. DVD Import: Through our DVD import software, we have the ability to rip your programming directly from DVD. After installing the software on any PC workstation, insert your disc into the drive and launch the DVD Import Software.
Simply select the title and chapter you want to encode, name it and select 'Import'. When prompted as to where to save the file, you can either save it locally on your workstation, then copy it over to the video server, or, you can have it save directly to the server over the network.
Pros: Faster than real time import. No quality loss.
Tips: Have your producers import their own DVD's so you can focus on your station.
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Inappropriate?One more note on the DVD import option. It is a good idea to have already created a show record in Cablecast before you run the DVD import. Cablecast links the mpeg file to the show record by the name of the file. You will want to enter the Show ID into the DVD Import software so that file is ready to playback off of your server.
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Inappropriate?Hi,
I understand file compatibility is different for full playback vs. VOD. Please post the link to the "SX compatibility guide" you refer to above.
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Hi John, the compatibility chart is on the last page of the "Cablecast SX Setup Guide" which can be found on the documentation area of our website: http://www.trms.com/community/documen... --John
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Inappropriate?Here's the SX Compatability guide. There is a chart on the last page of this book.
http://www.trms.com.s3.amazonaws.com/...
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