Meta Platforms, Inc.
Key frame placement for distributed video encoding

Abstract:

A method and system for encoding a segment of an input video with accurate placement of key frames, e.g., I-Frames, using Group of Pictures (GOPs) length for output in a distributed video encoding system with two or more encoders is disclosed. The method includes creating overlapping segments in order to allow precise key frame placement. Further, the method includes using desired segment length and the desired key frame placement to create the overlapping segments. Further, the method includes skipping a certain number of frames at the beginning of the segment, and a certain number of frames at the end of the segment, thereby achieving accurate placement of key frames.