Configuring Nielsen non-linear watermarking - MediaConvert

Configuring Nielsen non-linear watermarking

To use this feature, you must first establish a relationship with Nielsen and set up a Nielsen SID/TIC server in the AWS Cloud. Contact Nielsen to download their SID/TIC server software, generate a WRR license file, and receive installation and setup instructions. For an overview of how the infrastructure works, see Nielsen SID/TIC server requirements in the AWS Cloud.

To set up Nielsen non-linear watermarking (console)

  1. Set up a Nielsen SID/TIC server system in the AWS Cloud. For more information, contact Nielsen.

  2. Set up an Amazon S3 bucket to hold your Nielsen metadata .zip file. MediaConvert writes the metadata to this bucket.

  3. Set up your job inputs and outputs as described in Tutorial: Configuring job settings.

  4. On the Create job page, in the Job pane on the left, under Job settings choose Settings.

  5. In the Partner integrations section on the right, choose Nielsen non-linear watermarking.

  6. Provide values for the settings that become visible when you enable Nielsen non-linear watermarking. For instructions and guidance about each of these settings, choose the Info link next to the setting label.

  7. Choose Create, at the bottom of the page, to run your job.

  8. Transfer the data in your metadata Amazon S3 bucket to Nielsen, according to their instructions.

To set up Nielsen non-linear watermarking (API, CLI, and SDK)

If you use the API, CLI, or an SDK, specify the relevant settings in your JSON job specification and then submit it programmatically with your job. For more information about submitting your job programmatically, see one of the introductory topics of the AWS Elemental MediaConvert API Reference:

  • Use the MediaConvert console to generate your JSON job specification. We recommend this approach, because the console functions as an interactive validator against the MediaConvert job schema. Follow these steps to generate your JSON job specification using the console:

    1. Follow the previous procedure for the console.

    2. In the Job pane on the left, under Job settings, choose Show job JSON.

Find additional information, including where each setting belongs in the job settings structure, in the AWS Elemental MediaConvert API Reference. Links in this list go to information about the setting in that document: