Prerequisites for using VOD Station
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Prerequisites for using VOD Station
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Available in Classic and VPC
Describes service specifications, prerequisites and pricing information for best use of VOD Station.
Service specifications
VOD Station service supports the following specifications.
| Category | Input | Output | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Channel | Container format | MP4 | Streaming protocol | HLS, DASH |
| Video codec | H.264, H.265 | Adaptive bit rate | Support | |
| Audio codec | AAC, MP3, AC-3, E-AC-3 | Segment length (sec.) | 5, 10, 15, 20 | |
| File size limit | None | DRM | FairPlay, Widevine, PlayReady Packaging (Pallycon DRM CPIX v1 API) | |
| Option | ||||
| Subtitles (input format) | vtt, srit, dfxp, ttml, cap | Subtitles (output format) | vtt | |
| Encoder | File format | AVI, MOV, MP4, MP3, 3GP, MPG, MPEG, M4V, VOB, WMV, ASF, MKV, FLV, WEBM, Animated GIF, AV1 | File format | MP4, M4A |
| Video codec | H.264, VP9, VP8, MPEG-2 | Video codec | H.264 | |
| Audio codec | AAC, MP3, MP2, PCM, FLAC, Vorbis | Audio codec | AAC | |
| File size limit | None | Resolution | 2160p(UHD), 1080p(FHD), 720p(HD), 480p(SD) | |
| Thumbnail image | 10 EA | |||
| Multi-output | 5 EA | |||
Note
VOD Station uses an open source called nginx-vod-module for its packet-timing functionality.
Preparations for cloud environments
The following matters must be prepared in your cloud environment to use VOD Station.
| Item | Description | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Object Storage | Space for saving source media files and converted video files | Object Storage user guide |
| CDN | Content streaming platform for distributing videos | Global Edge user guide |
Note
When working with Global Edge to create channels for streaming, VOD Station provides automatic generation of playback URLs.
Usage fee
VOD Station uses the hourly pay-as-you-go pricing plan.
For detailed pricing criteria for VOD Station, see the Portal > Services > VOD Station page.
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