Professional Video Transcoding

Overview

Elemental™ Server is a file-based video processing system that provides fast, high-quality video transcoding for multi-screen video applications. The system merges the performance benefits of massively parallel hardware with the flexibility and forward compatibility of intelligent software, giving unmatched price/performance for video compression.

By harnessing the power of graphics processing units (GPUs), Elemental Server offers greater density and throughput than other solutions. The system delivers simultaneous, faster-than-real-time conversion of multiple HD and SD video streams across an array of devices including TVs, PCs, tablets and mobile phones. Ideal for professional content producers and distributors with large-scale transcoding and video on demand applications, Elemental Server is easy to install, configure and integrate into new media and broadcast production workflows.

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Experience the Benefits

High Performance: Multiply content for rapid delivery of video to more screens than ever before. Accelerate video and audio compression through the power of parallel processing for target delivery platforms, including Flash and Silverlight players, game consoles, television set-top boxes and the Apple iPhone and iPad.

Versatile Design: Ingest, encode and package multiple video inputs, outputs and adaptive bit rate protocols simultaneously, all from a single system. Off-the-shelf hardware and flexible software allow for rapid optimization of existing codecs and ensure support for future video delivery standards including 3D, HTML5 and WebM.

Ease of Management:  Control the Linux-based system through an intuitive web interface or REST/XML APIs for quick and simple integration of Elemental Server into existing workflows. Compatibility with third-party automation and playout servers, as well as digital content delivery systems supports fast implementation.