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Quick Start - From Content Upload to Playback

Notice

This document is a machine-translated draft and is currently undergoing review. Some content may be inaccurate or differ from the original Korean version. For the most precise information, please refer to the Korean documentation.

This guide is for customers who have newly adopted the Kollus VOD service. It provides step-by-step instructions for uploading standard content(unencrypted) and completing a test playback via Share URL.

Step 1: Sign in to the Kollus VOD Console​

Go to the Kollus VOD console and sign in.

Don't have an account?

New users, please refer to the document below to create an account first.

Step 2: Upload Content and Transcoding​

You can upload and manage content files from the [Library] menu.

  1. Click [Content upload] in the upper right corner of the screen.
  2. Drag and drop files into the upload area or click [Select file]. (Up to 20 files can be selected simultaneously)
    Note
    • Upload options: In this guide, the upload proceeds without any additional option settings. For descriptions of each option, refer to the document below.
    • Bulk upload: To upload 21 or more files at once, use Kollus Uploader.
  3. After selecting files, check the upload progress status at the bottom.
  4. Once the upload is complete, the system automatically starts Transcoding.
    • Transcoding: This is a required process that converts the original video into various resolutions and bitrates optimized for different viewing environments.
    • Progress status: You can check the percentage (%) displayed on the content poster.

Step 3: Create a Distribution Channel​

A distribution channel is required to provide content to users. A channel is the basic unit of content distribution, and independent security and playback policies can be configured.

  1. Select [Channel] from the left menu.
  2. Click [Add channel] in the channel list or in the upper right corner.
  3. Configure the settings referring to the table below, then click [Save].
    • Since this guide is for test playback purposes, select [Use as shared channel].
    ItemDescription
    Channel nameChannel identification name (emojis not allowed)
    DescriptionEnter the purpose or management intent of the channel
    Channel settings
    • [Use as shared channel]: Provides URL and embed code for external distribution
    • [Use as encrypted content-only channel]: Dedicated to content with Kollus DRM applied (Related document: Content Encryption (DRM))
    Transfer methodStreaming and file delivery specification (Encrypted content-only channels support Progressive Download only)
    • [Progressive Download]: Sequential download method (for low-spec environments)
    • [HLS]: Automatically optimizes video quality based on network conditions
    • [HLS (AES-128)]: Enhanced security (adds AES-128 encryption layer)
    Security settings
    • [Block playback when manipulating video watermark]: Immediately blocks playback when watermark tampering is detected

Step 4: Register Content​

Register the uploaded content to the created channel.

  1. In the channel list, click [More Options] to the right of the channel name > [Add content to channel], or click the channel card and then click [Add content to channel].
  2. Select the content to register, then click [Add].
  3. Upon registration, a unique media content key is issued for each piece of content. This key is used as the distribution identifier per channel.

Step 5: Check Playback URL and Test​

Distribution is now ready. Check the information required for actual playback and run a test.

  1. Go to [Channel] > Select channel > Content list and click the title of the content.
  2. In the [Channel] tab, copy the Share URL and enter it in the browser address bar.
    • To embed a video in a web page, copy the iframe source from the [HTML code] tab and use it.
Note

Even for the same content, different Share URLs are generated if the registered channels differ. This allows you to apply different distribution policies (security, transfer method, etc.) per channel.

Step 6: Check Player Features​

The Kollus player provides an optimized viewing experience for users. Check the following features on the playback screen.

  • Playback speed control: Supports 0.5x to 2x playback speed
  • Navigation: Move in 10-second increments and loop section
  • Convenience features: PIP(Picture-in-Picture) mode supported

Player detailed features

The full list of all player features is available on the Kollus Player Features at a Glance page.

Next Steps​