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      Introduction to our available video commands

      In QBank DAM system, video templates are a powerful tool to ensure that your videos meet your specific requirements and standards consistently.

      This guide will introduce you to the various commands available for creating and customizing video templates in QBank. Each command serves a specific function and can be used to tailor the output of your video assets.

      NOTE: Remember, template options are applied in sequential order. This means that you get different results based on the sequence order.

      Introduction to the Video processing commands in QBank template builder:

      Aspect

      • Description: Specifies the aspect ratio of the video.
      • Usage: Ensures the video conforms to specific width and height proportions.
      • Example: Aspect 16:9 sets the video to a 16:9 aspect ratio.

      Audio Bitrate

      • Description: Defines the bitrate for the audio track in the video.
      • Usage: Controls the quality and size of the audio track.
      • Example: Audio Bitrate 128k sets the audio bitrate to 128 kbps.

      Audio Codec

      • Description: Specifies the codec used for the audio track.
      • Usage: Determines the compression and quality of the audio.
      • Example: Audio Codec AAC uses the AAC codec for audio.

      Audio Sampling Frequency

      • Description: Sets the audio sampling rate.
      • Usage: Affects the audio quality and file size.
      • Example: Audio Sampling Frequency 44100 sets the sampling rate to 44.1 kHz.

      Constant Rate Factor (CRF)

      • Description: Adjusts the quality and file size trade-off in video encoding.
      • Usage: Balances video quality and compression.
      • Example: Constant Rate Factor 23 sets a CRF of 23, balancing quality and file size.

      Video Bitrate

      • Description: Defines the bitrate for the video track.
      • Usage: Controls the quality and size of the video file.
      • Example: Video Bitrate 2500k sets the video bitrate to 2500 kbps.

      Fast Start

      • Description: Optimizes the video for streaming by enabling playback before the entire file is downloaded.
      • Usage: Enhances user experience for online videos.
      • Example: Fast Start true enables fast start.

      Frame Rate

      • Description: Sets the number of frames displayed per second.
      • Usage: Determines the smoothness of video playback.
      • Example: Frame Rate 30 sets the frame rate to 30 fps.

      Pass

      • Description: Determines the number of encoding passes.
      • Usage: Improves video compression and quality.
      • Example: Pass 2 uses two-pass encoding for better quality.

      Profile

      • Description: Specifies the encoding profile for the video codec.
      • Usage: Affects the compatibility and quality of the video.
      • Example: Profile high sets the profile to high.

      Scale

      • Description: Resizes the video to specified dimensions.
      • Usage: Adjusts the resolution of the video.
      • Example: Scale 1920:1080 sets the video resolution to 1920x1080.

      Trim

      • Description: Cuts the video to a specific start and end time.
      • Usage: Removes unwanted segments from the video.
      • Example: Trim 00:00:10 00:01:00 trims the video from 10 seconds to 1 minute.

      Video Codec

      • Description: Specifies the codec used for the video track.
      • Usage: Determines the compression and quality of the video.
      • Example: Video Codec H.264 uses the H.264 codec for video.

      Video Quality

      • Description: Sets the overall quality of the video.
      • Usage: Balances video quality and file size.
      • Example: Video Quality 23 sets a quality level of 23.

      Preset

      • Description: Defines the speed and efficiency of the encoding process.
      • Usage: Affects the compression and quality balance.
      • Example: Preset fast uses a fast encoding preset.

      Codec Options (x264)

      • Description: Provides additional options for the x264 codec.
      • Usage: Fine-tunes the encoding process.
      • Example: Codec Options x264 --tune film optimizes x264 for film.

      Rate Control

      • Description: Manages the rate control method for video encoding.
      • Usage: Affects video quality and bitrate consistency.
      • Example: Rate Control CBR uses constant bitrate control.

      Deinterlace

      • Description: Removes interlacing artifacts from the video.
      • Usage: Improves video quality for interlaced sources.
      • Example: Deinterlace true enables deinterlacing.

      Outro

      • Description: Adds an outro to the video.
      • Usage: Appends a predefined segment at the end of the video.
      • Example: Outro outro.mp4 adds the outro file to the video.

      Extend

      • Description: Extends the video duration by adding padding.
      • Usage: Ensures the video meets a minimum length requirement.
      • Example: Extend 00:00:30 adds 30 seconds of padding to the video.

      Logotype

      • Description: Adds a logo overlay to the video.
      • Usage: Watermarks the video with a branding element.
      • Example: Logotype logo.png overlays the logo on the video.


      By using these commands, you can create comprehensive video templates that ensure your videos are encoded, formatted, and customized to meet your exact needs. Whether you are preparing videos for streaming, broadcast, or any other purpose, these commands provide the flexibility and control necessary to achieve professional results.