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Uploading a locally stored file is a two step process. Enter the meta data for your video or audio file below and click next to then drag and drop your file for upload.
Media files must be under 25GB. See below for format specific information. Note: After completing an upload our system will transcode your file for variable bit rate playback.
Video Formats
We support nearly any video format for uploading. Examples are 3GP, AVI, FLV, MOV, MP4 and WMV.
MP4 with H.264/AAC is a ubiquitous format these days and is our preferred upload video format.
There are a few noteworthy formats that are not supported:
- Quicktime (MOV) files that use the Apple Intermediate Codec (used in Final Cut Pro).
- DRM protected files from Microsoft (WMV) or the iTunes Store (M4V, MOV).
- WMV videos using the MSS2 video codec (for screencasting).
- Videos generated by GoToMeeting.
Audio Formats
We support uploading of .mp3 and .acc audio files.
A] UPLOAD MEDIA TO YOUR ACCOUNT, but convert file to Episode at a later time.
STEP 1:
Go to Upload File > Local File Upload (https://v3.sermonstudio.net/secure/UploadLocalv1) page within your Account.
STEP 2:
Select Upload Only
STEP 3:
Enter Media Title
STEP 4:
Click [Save and Continue]
(illustration steps 1-4)
STEP 5:
Click on the UPLOAD section to select the file from your system, or drag-and-drop your file into the UPLOAD section.
(illustration steps 5)
NOTE: Do not leave this page until the upload is complete.
Once the upload is complete the file will be processed and made available within your "Convert Uploaded Media" page.
B] CONVERT YOUR UPLOAD TO AN EPISODE
STEP 1:
Go to the Convert Uploaded Media page (https://v3.sermonstudio.net/secure/UploadsConvert) within your account.
STEP 2:
Select the media file that you want to convert to an Episode.
(illustration steps 1-2)
STEP 3:
Select what you want your video file converted to: video only, audio only, or both audio & video for this Episode.
STEP 4:
Enter the details / metadata and adjust the settings for this Episode.
- Episode Tilte
- Episode Description
- Start Showing Date: If this date is set in the future the video will not show until this date.
- Episode Tags: These are comma separate keywords that will help this episode be found during a topic search.
- Episode Speakers: Some player views allow all Episodes with this Speaker to be displayed with a single click. Click here for more information on adding Speakers.
- Episode Categories: Some player views allowall Episodes with this Category to be displayed with a single click. Click here for more information on adding Categories.
- Add to Playlists: Playlists allow you to create unique "folders" (or groupings) for your Episodes. Click here for more information on adding Playlists.
- Add to Podcast: Podcast Feeds allow you to syndicate your content to directories such as; Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, etc. Click here for more information on adding Podcasts.
- Scripture: Episode will link to passage in Media Center's integrated Bible.
- Trim Start Time: Use the [Capture Trim Start] button below the preview player to select a new start time for the video. Everything before the time you set will be permanently deleted. (see 4b* in illustration below)*
- Trim End Time: Use the [Capture Trim End] button below the preview player to select a new end time for the video. Everything after the time you set will be permanently deleted. (see 4b* in illustration below)*
^ Caution: Trimming videos permanently deletes the trimmed portions of both the audio/video of an uploaded media file and this cannot be undone.
^ Important Note: Trimming an uploaded video shortly after it becomes playable is not a good idea. Transcoding of an uploaded media file to a usable on demand file starts with lowest bandwidth videos and works its way to the highest quality. If you trim a video prior to the highest resolutions finishing transcoding your new video may only contain lower bandwidth options. For this reason it is best to wait at least an hour after uploading a media file before trimming it. You can always trim the converted episode at a later time.
STEP 5:
Click on [Convert to Episode]
(illustration steps 3-5)