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How Is a One-In Multiple-Out Transcoding Template Billed?

Pricing depends on the duration of files that you output. If you use a one-in-multiple-out transcoding template, you are billed for multiple outputs.

The unit price for each output depends on the codec used, output resolution, and whether Low Bitrate HD is enabled. For details, see MPC Pricing Details. The following examples describe how you are billed on a pay-per-use basis in different scenarios.

Scenario 1

Transcoding template: DASH_H.264_FHD_1 input and 6 outputs with Low Bitrate HD disabled

Input video: duration: 30 minutes; resolution: 2100x1200

Output videos: Their resolution and bitrate are 1,920x1,080/6,000 kbit/s, 1,920x1,080/3,000 kbit/s, 1,280x720/2,000 kbit/s, 1,280x720/1,000 kbit/s, 854x480/600 kbit/s, and 480x270/300 kbit/s.

Unit price for each output is:
  • A video whose resolution/bitrate is 1,920x1,080/6,000 kbit/s or 1,920x1,080/3,000 kbit/s is billed based on the H.264-FHD (1920x1080) or lower specifications.
  • A video whose resolution/bitrate is 1,280x720/2,000 kbit/s or 1,280x720/1,000 kbit/s is billed based on the H.264-HD (1280x720) or lower specifications.
  • A video whose resolution/bitrate is 854x480/600 kbit/s or 480x270/300 kbit/s is billed based on the H.264-SD (640x480) or lower specifications.

Transcoding fee = Output file duration x Unit price. That is, ¥0.065 x 30 x 2 + ¥0.033 x 30 x 2 + ¥0.022 x 30 x 2 = ¥7.2.

Scenario 2

Transcoding template: DASH_H.265_FHD_1 input and 6 outputs with Low Bitrate HD enabled

Input video: duration: 30 minutes; resolution: 2100x1200

Output videos: Their resolution and bitrate are 1,920x1,080/4,200 kbit/s, 1,920x1,080/2,100 kbit/s, 1,280x720/1,400 kbit/s, 1,280x720/700 kbit/s, 854x480/500 kbit/s, and 480x270/200 kbit/s.

Unit price for each output is:
  • A video whose resolution/bitrate is 1,920x1,080/4,200 kbit/s or 1,920x1,080/2,100 kbit/s is billed based on the H.265-Low Bitrate HD-FHD (1920x1080) or lower specifications.
  • A video whose resolution/bitrate is 1,280x720/1,400 kbit/s or 1,280x720/700 kbit/s is billed based on the H.265-Low Bitrate HD-HD (1280x720) or lower specifications.
  • A video whose resolution/bitrate is 854x480/500 kbit/s or 480x270/200 kbit/s is billed based on the H.265-Low Bitrate HD-SD (640x480) or lower specifications.

Transcoding fee = Output file duration x Unit price. That is, ¥0.977 x 30 x 2 + ¥0.489 x 30 x 2 + ¥0.326 x 30 x 2 = ¥107.52.

Scenario 3

Transcoding template: DASH_H.265_FHD_1 input and 6 outputs with Low Bitrate HD and image enhancement enabled

Input video: duration: 30 minutes; resolution: 2100x1200

Output videos: Their resolution and bitrate are 1,920x1,080/4,200 kbit/s, 1,920x1,080/2,100 kbit/s, 1,280x720/1,400 kbit/s, 1,280x720/700 kbit/s, 854x480/500 kbit/s, and 480x270/200 kbit/s.

Unit price for each output is:
  • A video whose resolution/bitrate is 1,920x1,080/4,200 kbit/s or 1,920x1,080/2,100 kbit/s is billed based on the H.265-Low Bitrate HD-FHD (1920x1080) or lower specifications.
  • A video whose resolution/bitrate is 1,280x720/1,400 kbit/s or 1,280x720/700 kbit/s is billed based on the H.265-Low Bitrate HD-HD (1280x720) or lower specifications.
  • A video whose resolution/bitrate is 854x480/500 kbit/s or 480x270/200 kbit/s is billed based on the H.265-Low Bitrate HD-SD (640x480) or lower specifications.

The total cost in this scenario is twice that in scenario 2:

(¥0.977 x 30 x 2 + ¥0.489 x 30 x 2 + ¥0.326 x 30 x 2) x 2 = ¥215.04

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