Uploading Videos
Recommended Encoding Settings
Video Settings
- Container:MP4
- Codec:H.264
- Scan Type:Progressive
- Color Space:BT.709
Audio Settings
- Codec:AAC-LC
- Channels:Stereo
- Sample Rate:48kHz
Recommended Bitrates
Standard Frame Rate (24-30fps)
| Resolution | Target Bitrate |
|---|---|
| 4K (2160p) | 35-45 Mbps |
| 1440p | 16 Mbps |
| 1080p | 8 Mbps |
| 720p | 5 Mbps |
| 480p | 2.5 Mbps |
For 48-60fps, increase bitrates by ~50%
Audio Bitrates
- Stereo:384 kbps
- Mono:128 kbps
Best Practices
Aspect Ratio
- 16:9 is the standard landscape format and is highly encouraged
- Supports vertical (9:16) square (1:1) but may have a degraded experience
- Player adapts automatically but will default to 16:9 aspect ratio
File Preparation
- Enable MP4 fast start
- Avoid edit lists in container
- Remove unnecessary metadata
Technical Notes
- Upload highest quality source available, we'll take care of the rest.
- Videos uploaded from iOS devices in .HEVC format may take longer to process as they are considered non-standard input.
- SportsCaster does not currently support HDR or 360 degree videos
- SportsCaster can handle adaptive bitrate transcoding
- Maximum length: 12 Hours
- Maximum file size: 100GB
- Maximum resolution: 8K 60FPS (4320p60)
Processing Time Factors
- File size
- Resolution
- Uploading a Non-Standard Format (e.g. HEVC)
- Content complexity
For technical support or specific encoding questions, please contact our support team.