This course provides an overview of the fundamental functions of AWS Elemental MediaConvert, focusing on key operational aspects of video on demand (VOD) workflows. The course includes a tour of the main elements of the user interface and a demonstration of the steps to format and compress offline video content for delivery to televisions or connected devices. It also outlines the basic steps to monitor system status.
- Course level: Intermediate
- Duration: 60 minutes
Activities
This course includes presentations, demonstrations, videos, and assessments.
Course objectives
In this course, you will learn to:
- Explain where MediaConvert fits within the full video-on-demand (VOD) workflow.
- Describe MediaConvert component functions and dependencies.
- Set up and run a MediaConvert job for video-on-demand (VOD) streaming.
- Copy, modify, or delete an existing MediaConvert job.
- Create and run MediaConvert jobs using templates to streamline operations.
- Describe the function and use of queues in MediaConvert.
- Identify the ways to perform basic monitoring of MediaConvert to track system health.
Intended audience
This course is intended for:
- New and experienced media operators responsible for the operations of VOD workflows
- Anyone who wants an understanding of the daily operations of AWS Elemental MediaConvert
Prerequisites
We recommend that attendees of this course have:
- Completed the Media Foundations courses on the Media Services Learning Path for Media Operators
- Familiarity with VOD workflows
Course outline
Module 1: Building Blocks and Workflow of a VOD Streaming Event
- Explaining the AWS Elemental MediaConvert Workflow
- AWS Elemental MediaConvert Components
- Supported Input Types
- Supported Output Types
Module 2: Create and Run a New Job
- Overview of Jobs
- Creating a Job Using a Template
- Creating a Job Using Presets
- Creating a Job by Manually Configuring Settings
- Using the Job Summary to Monitor Jobs
Module 3: Duplicate and Modify an Existing Job
- Duplicate and Rerun a Job
- Archive a Job
- Run a Job from an Archived Copy
- Cancel a Job
- Update an Input
- Update an Output
- Add a New Output Group
Module 4: Create and Use Custom Templates and Presets
- Creating and Using Custom Templates
- Importing Templates
- Creating and Using Custom Presets
- Exporting and Importing Presets