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Format Conversion & Encoding

Professional transcoding solutions optimizing your content for any platform, workflow, or delivery requirement.

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Here is how this works in practice. Format conversion and encoding transforms finished shoots between different video formats, codecs, resolutions, and frame rates to meet the needs of many distribution platforms. Pro encoding makes sure optimal quality at target bitrates while keeping color accuracy, audio sync, and metadata integrity across formats.

Here is the short of it. We give format conversion and encoding services through facilities equipped with pro transcoding systems. Our team manages the tech specs for each target platform, making sure your content is encoded to optimal quality standards and delivered in each format your distribution strategy needs.

Capabilities

Encoding Excellence

We transform your media content between any format, codec, or specification while maintaining optimal quality for your specific delivery requirements.

Any Format

Converting between all professional and consumer media formats.

Versatility

Fast Processing

High-speed encoding farms for rapid turnaround on any project.

Speed

Optimized Output

Perfect balance of quality and file size for your needs.

Efficiency

Quality Assured

Verified conversion accuracy through comprehensive testing.

Precision

Conversion Services

Technical Capabilities

Why Us

Why Choose Our Encoding Services

01.

High Performance

Enterprise-grade encoding systems.

02.

Quality Focus

Keeping maximum fidelity.

03.

Custom Solutions

Tailored encoding plans.

04.

Scalable Service

From single files to libraries.

On Location

HEVC + AV1 + H.264 encoding via FFmpeg, Telestream Vantage, AWS MediaConvert, and Bitmovin at Egg Post Dublin, Windmill Lane, and Yellowmoon Belfast for streaming + broadcast + social

Here is how this works in practice. Format conversion and encoding for shoots finishing in Ireland delivers the full chain of sites-specific masters from a single source-of-truth master file produced at Egg Post Dublin, Windmill Lane Dublin, Framestore Dublin, or Yellowmoon Belfast. Streaming-sites encoding targets Netflix Ireland office Originals (HEVC Main 10 with Dolby Vision Profile 5/8.1 and Atmos), HBO Max (AV1 + HEVC HDR10+). Disney+ (HEVC Main 10 + HDR10 + Atmos). Apple TV+ (HEVC + Dolby Vision IQ + Atmos).

Amazon Prime Video (HEVC + HDR10+ + Atmos), Sky Ireland and Sky NOW (HEVC + HDR10), and the long-tail sites circuit (YouTube + Vimeo OTT + Mubi + Curzon Home Cinema + IFI Global). Broadcast encoding covers Coimisiún na Meán + RTÉ Tech-Ops + Virgin Media Television + TG4 + BBC NI + UTV + Sky Ireland deliverable specs. Social-media cutdowns target Instagram Reels (9:16 + 4:5), TikTok (9:16), YouTube Shorts (9:16). Twitter/X (16:9 + 9:16). Facebook (16:9 + 1:1 + 9:16), and LinkedIn (16:9 + 1:1). With bilingual English / Irish (Gaeilge) subtitle tracks for TG4-co-funded shoots.

Encoding pipelines run FFmpeg (the open-source workhorse) for the bulk of sites-tier encoding. Telestream Vantage and Episode for enterprise broadcast workflows. AWS MediaConvert and Bitmovin for cloud-scaled OTT delivery. Apple Compressor and HandBrake for boutique and short-form work. Codecs cover HEVC (H.265) Main 10 for 4K HDR streaming, AV1 for next-generation streaming (Netflix + YouTube + the emerging AV1-capable tier). H.264 (AVC) High Profile for the legacy broadcast and download tier. ProRes 422 HQ and 4444 XQ for broadcast and intermediate masters. DNxHD/DNxHR HQX for Avid Media Composer round-trip.

Here is the short of it. HDR tone-mapping uses Dolby Vision Content Mapping Unit (CMU) and ACES Output Transforms, with calibrated reference tracking on Sony BVM-HX310 and Flanders Scientific XM311K. QC via Interra Baton and Venera Pulsar checks each encoded master against the destination sites's exact tech specs before delivery. With checksummed (MD5 + SHA-256) transfers via Aspera, Signiant, MASV, and Frame.io to the sites's ingest endpoints.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What formats can you convert between?

We support conversion between virtually any video format including ProRes, DNxHD, XDCAM, H.264, H.265/HEVC, VP9, AV1, and more. We also handle container formats like MXF, MOV, MP4, and MKV. Whatever your source and destination formats, we can help.

How do you maintain quality during conversion?

Here is the breakdown. We use pro-grade encoding systems with careful attention to bitrate, codec settings, and color management. Our team selects optimal encoding parameters for each project. We perform quality comparisons to make sure the conversion meets our standards before delivery.

Can you handle large-scale batch conversions?

Here is what that looks like on the ground. Yes, our encoding infrastructure is designed for scalability. We often process entire libraries for clients, using automated workflows that keep consistency while leveraging parallel processing for fast turnaround. We can handle projects from single files to thousands of hours.

Do you support HDR to SDR conversion?

Here is how the picture comes together. We give pro tone mapping services to convert HDR content (HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG) to SDR while preserving the creative intent. Our colorists can supervise the conversion to make sure the SDR version looks its best across all display types.

Productions in Ireland that need this often pair it with Digital Cinema Package (DCP), Archival & Preservation Services, and Streaming Platform Delivery for full coverage. Most projects also draw on Audio Mixing & Mastering and Video Editing Services.

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