Locked Cuts can be delivered in a variety of ways in Content Hub. If you are accessing Content Hub for the first time please find detailed instructions here. A detailed creation guide can be found here should you have any questions about file specifications.
Delivery Via The Assets Tab
Before you begin your delivery, it is important to note that all assets Must be uploaded at the same time for each episode or standalone.
Select Cuts from the left hand menu.
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Select the blue Upload Icon from the lower right hand corner.
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In the upload modal you can add your files. You can Drag and Drop directly into the window or click Select Files to choose the ones you want to upload.
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Tag your files with the required metadata. Cut Type will always be Locked Cut unless otherwise directed. Select the Episode Number or All for standalones. Video files will get tagged as Proxy and audio files will get tagged as Temporary Audio.
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Select Next.
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Review your upload and add any notes. Any notes added will be included in the email notification and in Content Hub. If happy, select Upload.
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Your files are now uploading and you can now monitor the progress of your upload through Aspera Connect. After the upload is complete, Content Hub will validate the files and start processing. This processing on average takes three times the run time of the locked cut. Once complete, the locked cut will be playable within Content Hub.
Delivery Via The Request Tab
Before you begin your delivery, it is important to note that:
- You CANNOT upload yourLocked Cut assets in a folder and must upload all of your files at once.
- Your assets will automatically be tagged as Locked Cut. If you wish to utilize a different metadata tag you will have to upload via the Assets Tab.
- If you need to upload a new Locked Cut you must remove any previously uploaded files.
Uploads via Drag and Drop
Drag and drop your files/folder on top of the request.
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Review the files you have selected. If you need to add any additional files, select the Upload additional files button and follow the prompts.
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Then select Start Upload.
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Your files are now uploading and you can now monitor the progress of your upload through Aspera Connect. After the upload is complete, Content Hub will validate the files and start processing. This processing on average takes three times the run time of the locked cut. Once complete, the locked cut will be playable within Content Hub.
Uploads via the File Browser
Select the Carrot to the left of the request name.
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Select the text Or use the file picker.
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Navigate and select the files/folder you wish to upload.
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Review the files/folder you have selected. If you need to add any additional files/folders, select the Upload additional files button and follow the prompts.
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Select Start Upload.
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Your files are now uploading and you can now monitor the progress of your upload through Aspera Connect. After the upload is complete, Content Hub will validate the files and start processing. This processing on average takes three times the run time of the locked cut. Once complete, the locked cut will be playable within Content Hub.