CDNetworks Media Processing Service

CDNetworks Media Processing Service is a robust platform designed to empower creators and businesses with comprehensive video and audio optimization capabilities. This service seamlessly transcodes your media assets stored in Object Storage into various formats, ensuring optimal playback across a wide range of devices, including PCs, TVs, and mobile phones.

Beyond format conversion, the service offers a suite of enriching features to cater to diverse media processing needs. You can generate representative screenshots, embed image watermarks for brand protection, and secure your valuable content with robust video encryption. All these functionalities are accessible through the service’s intuitive interface and powerful APIs.

Key Features

CDNetworks Media Processing Service enables you to:

• Transcode Media Files: Convert your video and audio files into multiple formats compatible with different devices and platforms.
• Generate Visual Assets: Create screenshots for quick previews and reference.
• Apply Watermarking: Embed image watermarks to protect your brand and content.
• Secure Content: Implement robust video encryption to safeguard your media assets.
• Automate Workflows: Integrate media processing capabilities seamlessly into your existing workflows using secure REST APIs.
• Access Rich Functionality: Utilize a variety of features tailored to specific media processing requirements.

Getting Started

This section outlines the essential considerations before utilizing the CDNetworks Media Processing Service.

Prerequisites

Before you begin using the Media Processing Service, ensure the following prerequisites are met:

• CDNetworks Object Storage: The Media Processing Service operates on media files stored within CDNetworks Object Storage buckets. You must have the Object Storage service activated and your media files uploaded. The Media Processing Service does not store media files itself; it solely focuses on processing.
• Service Activation: The Media Processing Service is a value-added service (VAS) and requires activation. Please contact CDNetworks customer support to enable this service for your account.

Important Considerations

Keep the following points in mind when using the Media Processing Service:

• Processing Time: Media processing tasks may take some time to complete depending on the file size and complexity of the operations.
• Callback Notifications: To efficiently monitor the progress of your processing tasks, you can configure callback notifications when initiating API calls. These notifications will provide real-time status updates to your designated callback server.

API Overview

The CDNetworks Media Processing Service provides a comprehensive set of REST APIs, allowing for seamless integration of media processing functionalities into your applications and workflows. These secure HTTP-based APIs enable you to perform a wide range of media-related tasks programmatically.

The following table provides an overview of the available API functions: