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Create a Job for Event

The Event Job creation module enables configuration of live transcoding jobs for event-based streaming scenarios. This functionality supports various input formats, output configurations, and advanced streaming features.

Basic Configuration​

Stream Identification​

  1. Application Name: Enter the application identifier (letters, numbers, and underscores only)
  2. Stream Name: Specify the stream identifier (letters, numbers, and underscores only)

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Input Format Selection​

Select the input format from available options:

  • RTMP
  • SRT
  • SRT Unicast

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Output Configuration​

Format Selection​

Multiple output formats can be selected simultaneously:

  • RTMP
  • HTTP-FLV
  • HLS
  • DASH

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Encryption and DRM Options​

HLS with AES128 Encryption​

Configure AES128 encryption for HLS output streams.

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HLS with FairPlay​

Enable FairPlay DRM protection for HLS streams.

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DASH with Widevine or PlayReady​

Configure Widevine or PlayReady DRM for DASH output.

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Transcoding Configuration​

GPU Transcoding​

Enable GPU Transcoding for enhanced performance. CPU Transcoding is the default option when this feature is disabled.

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Note: Default transcoding uses CPU processing. GPU transcoding must be subscribed and enabled in the Partner/Customer module before activation.

Preset Selection​

Configure transcoding presets with the following options:

  • Transmuxing only: Stream format conversion without re-encoding
  • Audio only: Audio-only stream processing
  • Custom Presets: Select from pre-configured transcoding presets

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![Figure Needed] Screenshot displaying available transcoding presets

Advanced Features​

Live Recording​

Enable or disable live recording functionality with the following options:

  • Recording as HLS: Save streams in HLS format
  • Recording as MP4: Save streams in MP4 format

Supported storage options include:

  • SwiftServe CDN
  • FTP
  • SFTP
  • S3

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Live Screenshot​

Enable live screenshot capture:

  • Screenshot as JPG: Capture screenshots in JPG format
  • Configure storage destination for screenshot files

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Time Shifting​

Enable time-shifting functionality to provide time-delayed reruns of live content. This feature creates a parallel stream carrying delayed content alongside the parent channel.

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Job Submission​

Submit Configuration​

Click Submit to process the job configuration and generate streaming endpoints.

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Response Content​

Upon successful submission, the system provides:

  • Push URL: Endpoint for stream ingestion (includes authentication token)
  • Delivery URLs: Playback endpoints for various output formats

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Note: Streams must be pushed to the provided Push URL including the authentication token. Delivery URLs should be combined with the CDN edge delivery domain when integrated with LMS services.