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Welcome, Developers and Video Engineers!
Workflow Overview
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Introduction
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Specific Options for advanced_hls and fmp4_hls Outputs
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Main Manifest Parameters
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Main Source Parameters
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Ad Breaks
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HLS Manifest Example
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VTT Thumbnail Parameters
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Quality Control
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Validate DTS
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Validate B-Frames
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Blank Frames Detection
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QC Audio Tests
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Audio Duration
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Audio Stream Validation
QC Manifest Tests
Master Manifest Bitrate
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Validate Discontinuity Tags
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Validate Sample AES Encryption
Validate Segment Duration
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CUE-inserts validation
MPD manifest is valid
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