Digital Rapids upgrades Transcode Manager

Digital Rapids has unveiled a new version of the Digital Rapids Transcode Manager family of automated media transcoding software.

Available immediately, version 1.2 of Transcode Manager FE (Facility Edition) features new video processing functions, enhanced clip list options and a comprehensive Web services interface, enabling clients and third-party developers to integrate Transcode Manager into their own custom applications.

Based on SOAP Web services, the new API lets developers take advantage of the enterprise-level performance, load-balancing intelligence and failover capabilities of Transcode Manager FE in their own applications through an XML-based programming interface. The complete range of Transcode Manager features can be accessed through the Web services interface.

New video processing functions include automatic black border detection and removal and enhanced aspect ratio conversion options.

For more information, visit www.digital-rapids.com.