The new integration between iconik and Hiscale FLICS makes it easier than ever to ingest and transcode your original content so you can work with the files you need in iconik—including ISG support. With support for a wide range of formats, automated delivery options, and effortless subclip creation, you can keep your focus on creativity while iconik and Hiscale FLICS handle the heavy lifting.

The demand for high-quality video content is skyrocketing, with so many digital platforms and different ways people like to watch. To meet these expectations, content creators and distributors must ensure their videos are compatible with a wide range of devices, resolutions, and formats—from mobile phones to cinema screens. This is where transcoding becomes crucial: it’s the process of converting video files from one format to another, making them accessible and optimized for each unique platform or device. 

While there are many tools out there for transcoding, consistently delivering high-quality results across all formats while maintaining efficient workflows remains a challenge. 

This is where the new integration between iconik and Hiscale FLICS comes into play. Together, iconik and Hiscale FLICS offer a robust response to the ever-evolving needs of modern media workflows, providing you with a powerful, scalable, and flexible video processing solution that makes it easy to work with the assets you need in your iconik workspace.

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What is Hiscale FLICS?

Hiscale FLICS is a powerful transcoding solution from Hiscale, that combines advanced architecture with Docker containerization technology to handle the complexities of video processing in on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. Supporting all the major broadcast and web formats, FLICS is designed to handle both file-based and live workflows, making it ideal for broadcasters, VOD platforms, and live streaming services.

With FLICS, you can transcode video files quickly and efficiently, utilizing features such as GPU acceleration, split-and-stitch processing, and Turbo iFrame Encoding to drastically reduce transcoding times. These advanced capabilities ensure that video content is ready to be delivered in the best possible quality, no matter the platform or device.

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What do you get with iconik x Hiscale FLICS?

Through its new integration with iconik, FLICS brings many powerful features that make video asset management and processing smoother and more efficient. You can easily ingest and transcode various types of video content, ensuring it’s ready to manage, collaborate on, and share seamlessly with teammates and clients across the globe.

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Extended format support in your iconik library

One of the most compelling features of the integration is its support for an expansive range of video formats within iconik. With Hiscale FLICS, you and your team can handle a wide range of video formats, including camera RAW footage from ARRI, RED, Canon, and Blackmagic. FLICS also handles widely used professional formats such as ProRes, DNxHD, XAVC, AVC-Intra, and MXF, along with popular consumer and web formats like MP4, MOV, AVI, and MKV. The integration ensures that all video content, regardless of its source, can be efficiently managed, processed, and delivered via iconik, even if the people looking at it can’t access the original files via their machine. 

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Easily generate delivery renditions of assets

The FLICS integration also brings hyper-scalable delivery rendition generation for existing iconik assets. You can convert video files into multiple formats optimized for different platforms or specific client needs via automated, low-touch processes or by setting up preconfigured custom Actions for rendition generation and adding more granular control over desired parameters directly within the iconik interface. This flexibility makes it easy for even non-technical users to quickly generate transcodes, so content is always ready for distribution in the correct format, aligned with client needs.

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Subclip generation and customization 

Another valuable feature is the ability to create subclips within iconik and have FLICS generate those subclips as an actual file (not just metadata referencing the original) in the file format of your choice. FLICS will trim the original asset based on specified timecode ranges, with the resulting video is then attached as a new format to iconik. This functionality is particularly beneficial for content repurposing and efficient media management, allowing you to create targeted, customized content segments without re-encoding the entire file. It’s an ideal solution for teams looking to quickly generate multiple video versions tailored to different platforms, audiences, or use cases.

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Transcode from on-premise

The iconik Storage Gateway (ISG) also natively integrates with Hiscale FLICS, providing customers with enhanced support for a broader range of formats. This integration also enables customers to scale their proxy transcoding capabilities beyond the limits of the built-in iconik transcoder.

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The benefit of iconik x Hiscale FLICS

Focus on creativity, not file formats

With FLICS integrated into iconik, you can enjoy a faster and more straightforward transcoding process. The integration takes care of many of the manual tasks, freeing up time for you to focus on the creative and strategic aspects of your work. It’s all about making things easier — with automated workflows, centralized management, and quick access to transcoding tools right from the iconik interface, you can just add the content you need to manage and get going.

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A transcoding solution that scales with you

No matter the size of your organization, scalability and flexibility are essential. The Hiscale FLICS solution is built to grow alongside you — whether you’re just getting started or need to handle large volumes of high-quality video content. Plus, you get the flexibility to choose between on-premises, cloud, or hybrid setups, so the integration can perfectly match your existing separate delivery tup and unique needs.

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Delivering high-quality content, every time

For professionals in film production, broadcasting, and high-end content creation, quality is everything. Hiscale FLICS ensures that every transcoding task meets the highest standards, keeping the original footage’s integrity intact while converting it to the needed format. This commitment to quality is a big win for those of you who prioritize delivering the best possible content, no matter where it’s being viewed.

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Boost your transcoding in iconik

By integrating Hiscale FLICS with iconik, you can streamline your video processing, maintain high-quality output, and stay flexible as your needs evolve. Contact us to learn more about how Hiscale FLICS and iconik can work for you!

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About Hiscale

Hiscale is a leading provider of media processing solutions known for its expertise in delivering high-performance, reliable transcoding technology. With a mission to empower media professionals with the tools they need to succeed, Hiscale has built a reputation for innovation and quality. The FLICS transcoding solution is just one example of how Hiscale is helping organizations worldwide to optimize their media workflows and deliver outstanding content. Learn more at hiscale.com