I Create TV Content Studio Pro – User Guide

Version 1.0.1 | Professional Content Production Suite for OTT, Broadcast & Streaming

Table of Contents

  1. Getting Started
  2. License System
  3. Module Overview
  4. Content Analysis
  5. Asset Creation
  6. Streaming Prep
  7. URL Validation
  8. Quality Enhancement
  9. Ad Break Planning
  10. Project Management
  11. Best Practices
  12. Troubleshooting

Getting Started

System Requirements

  • macOS: 10.14 or later
  • Windows: 10 or later (COMING SOON)
  • RAM: 4GB minimum, 8GB recommended
  • Storage: 2GB free space
  • Internet: Required for license activation

First Launch

  1. Download and install I Create TV Content Studio Pro
  2. Launch the application
  3. Trial Mode: Start with 2 FREE modules, 2 WATERMARKED modules, 2 TRIAL modules (20 videos each)
  4. Licensed Mode: Activate your license key for unlimited access

License Activation

  1. Purchase license at ICreateTV.com
  2. Go to License → License Status
  3. Enter your license key (format: ITV-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX)
  4. Click Activate License
  5. Application automatically restarts to apply license

License System

Trial Limitations

  • Content Analysis: FREE (unlimited use)
  • URL Validation: FREE (unlimited use)
  • Asset Creation: WATERMARKED (thumbnails include trial watermark)
  • Streaming Prep: WATERMARKED (videos include trial watermark)
  • Quality Enhancement: TRIAL (20 videos maximum)
  • Ad Break Planning: TRIAL (20 videos maximum, separate counter)

Licensed Features

  • ✅ All modules unlimited
  • ✅ No watermarks
  • ✅ Professional output
  • ✅ Priority support
  • ✅ Automatic updates

Module Overview

The application features 6 specialized modules for complete content production:

Module Purpose Trial Status
Content Analysis Metadata extraction, compliance checking FREE
Asset Creation Thumbnail generation, title cards WATERMARKED
Streaming Prep HLS conversion, adaptive streaming WATERMARKED
URL Validation Link checking, availability verification FREE
Quality Enhancement Upscaling, noise reduction, color correction TRIAL (20 videos)
Ad Break Planning 8-tier ad insertion detection TRIAL (20 videos)

Content Analysis

Purpose: Extract detailed metadata and perform content compliance checking.

Features

  • Technical Analysis: Resolution, frame rate, codecs, duration
  • Content Compliance: Check against broadcast standards
  • Metadata Extraction: Title, description, tags, creation date
  • Batch Processing: Analyze multiple files simultaneously
  • Export Reports: CSV format for database integration

How to Use

  1. Click Content Analysis tab
  2. Select Input Folder containing your video files
  3. Choose Output Folder for reports
  4. Click Analyze Content
  5. Review results in real-time
  6. Export Results as CSV for further analysis

Best Practices

  • Organize videos in folders by project
  • Use consistent naming conventions
  • Export reports regularly for record-keeping

Asset Creation

Purpose: Generate professional thumbnails and title cards for your content.

Features

  • Smart Thumbnail Extraction: Multiple algorithms for best frames
  • Custom Text Overlay: Add title text or branding
  • Batch Processing: Generate hundreds of thumbnails automatically
  • Formats: JPG in all standard and custom sizes
  • Title Card Generation: Professional episode cards

How to Use

  1. Click Asset Creation tab
  2. Input Folder: Select folder with videos
  3. Output Folder: Choose destination for thumbnails
  4. Configure Settings:
    • Thumbnail count per video
    • Font Type & Color (default recommended)
    • Sizes
  5. Click Generate Thumbnails (at bottom)

Trial vs Licensed

  • Trial: Thumbnails include “I Create TV” watermark
  • Licensed: Clean, professional thumbnails

Streaming Prep

Purpose: Convert videos to HLS format for adaptive streaming and OTT platforms.

Features

  • HLS Conversion: Industry-standard adaptive streaming
  • Multiple Bitrates: Automatic quality ladder generation
  • Fast Processing: Optimized FFmpeg integration
  • Batch Conversion: Process entire libraries
  • Platform Ready: Compatible with all major streaming platforms

How to Use

  1. Click Streaming Prep tab
  2. Input Folder: MP4 Videos to convert
  3. Output Folder: Destination for HLS files
  4. Quality Settings:
    • Resolution options (1080p, 720p, 480p)
    • Segment duration (default of 10 seconds recommended)
  5. Click Convert to HLS

Quality Ladder Options

  • 1080p: 5000 kbps (premium quality)
  • 720p: 2500 kbps (standard quality)
  • 480p: 1000 kbps (mobile/low bandwidth)
  • Original resolution of video

Output Structure

/output/
  ├── video_name/
  │   ├── master.m3u8
  │   ├── output.m3u8
  │   ├── output0.ts
  │   └── output1.ts
  │   ├── output2.ts
  │   └── output3.ts

Trial vs Licensed

  • Trial: Videos include “I Create TV” watermark
  • Licensed: Clean, broadcast-quality output

URL Validation

Purpose: Verify accessibility and status of content URLs and streaming links.

Features

  • Bulk URL Testing: Test hundreds of links simultaneously
  • Status Code Checking: HTTP response validation
  • Availability Monitoring: Detect broken or unavailable content
  • Export Reports: Detailed status reports
  • Real-time Results: Live status updates

How to Use

  1. Click URL Validation tab
  2. Import URLs:
    • Type/paste URLs directly
    • Import from CSV file
    • Load from text file
  3. Click Validate URLs
  4. Review results in real-time
  5. Export Report for documentation

Status Codes

  • ✅ 200: OK – URL is accessible
  • ⚠️ 301/302: Redirect – URL moved
  • ❌ 404: Not Found – Content missing
  • 🔒 403: Forbidden – Access denied
  • ⏱️ Timeout: Server not responding

Quality Enhancement

Purpose: Video upscaling and quality improvement.

Features

  • Upscaling: Increase resolution
  • Denoising: Remove grain and artifacts
  • Color Correction: Enhance contrast and saturation
  • Batch Processing: Enhance entire libraries

How to Use

  1. Click Quality Enhancement tab
  2. Input Folder: Videos to enhance
  3. Output Folder: Destination for enhanced videos
  4. Enhancement Settings:
    • Target resolution
    • Noise reduction level
    • Color enhancement
  5. Select Videos to process
  6. Click Enhance Quality

Enhancement Options

  • Upscaling: 480p → 1080p, 720p → 1440p → 2160p
  • Output Mode: Letterbox, Cropped, Stretched
  • Noise Reduction: Light, Medium, Heavy
  • Color Enhancement: Auto, Conservative, Aggressive

Trial Limitations

  • Trial Users: 20 videos maximum
  • Licensed Users: Unlimited processing
  • Each video processed counts toward trial limit

Performance Tips

  • Close other applications during processing
  • Use SSD storage for faster results
  • Process smaller batches for stability

Ad Break Planning

Purpose: Professional ad insertion planning with 8-tier detection system.

Features

  • 8-Tier Detection System: Multiple algorithms for optimal break placement
  • Detection Transparency: DETECTED vs ARTIFICIAL classification
  • Broadcast Export: HH:MM:SS timestamps for professional systems
  • Gap Management: Intelligent spacing between ad breaks
  • End Buffer Protection: Avoid breaks near content end

The 8-Tier System

  1. Tier 1: Standard black frame detection
  2. Tier 2: Enhanced detection (more sensitive)
  3. Tier 3: Super enhanced detection
  4. Tier 4: Film-tolerant detection (handles artifacts)
  5. Tier 5: Ultra film-tolerant detection
  6. Tier 6: Fade transition detection
  7. Tier 7: Motion analysis detection
  8. Tier 8: Mathematical fallback (guaranteed breaks)

How to Use

  1. Click Ad Break Planning tab
  2. Input Folder: Videos to analyze
  3. Output Folder: Destination for ad break plans
  4. Configure Settings:
    • Earliest ad time (minutes)
    • Minimum gap between ads
    • Maximum gap before suggestion
    • End buffer time
  5. Scan Videos to load files
  6. Select Videos to process
  7. Click 🎯 8-Tier Detection
  8. Export Plans as CSV

Settings Explained

  • Earliest Ad Time: No ads before this time (default: 1 minute)
  • Minimum Gap: Required time between ad breaks (default: 10 minutes)
  • Max Gap: Add artificial breaks if gap exceeds this (default: 15 minutes)
  • End Buffer: No ads within this time of content end (default: 2 minutes)

Detection Classifications

  • DETECTED: Actual black frames or scene changes found
  • ARTIFICIAL: Mathematical suggestions for optimal placement

Export Format

The system exports professional CSV files with:

  • Video filename and break number
  • Time in HH:MM:SS and seconds
  • Ad type (Pre-Roll, Mid-Roll, Post-Roll)
  • Detection method and confidence
  • Review recommendations
  • Broadcast-ready timestamps

Trial Limitations

  • Trial Users: 20 videos maximum (separate from Quality Enhancement)
  • Licensed Users: Unlimited ad break planning

Project Management

File Menu Options

  • New Project: Start fresh with default settings
  • Open Project: Load saved project configuration
  • Save Project: Save current settings across all modules
  • Export All Logs: Download complete processing history

Tools Menu Options

  • Batch Process All: Run multiple modules in sequence
  • Settings: Configure global application preferences
  • Clear All Logs: Reset all module logs

Project Files

Projects save:

  • Input/output folder selections
  • Module-specific settings
  • Processing preferences
  • Custom presets

Best Practices

Content Organization

/MyProject/
  ├── /Source/           # Original video files
  ├── /Thumbnails/       # Generated assets
  ├── /HLS/             # Streaming files
  ├── /Enhanced/        # Quality enhanced videos
  ├── /AdBreaks/        # Ad planning reports
  └── /Reports/         # Analysis reports

Workflow Recommendations

For Content Creators

  1. Content Analysis → Review technical specs
  2. Asset Creation → Generate thumbnails
  3. Streaming Prep → Create HLS versions
  4. URL Validation → Verify published links

For Broadcasters

  1. Content Analysis → Compliance checking
  2. Quality Enhancement → Improve legacy content
  3. Ad Break Planning → Professional ad insertion
  4. Export Reports → Integration with broadcast systems

For OTT Platforms

  1. Streaming Prep → Adaptive bitrate encoding
  2. Asset Creation → Thumbnail galleries
  3. URL Validation → Content availability monitoring
  4. Quality Enhancement → Archive restoration

Performance Optimization

  • Use SSDs for input/output folders
  • Close unnecessary applications during processing
  • Process in smaller batches for stability
  • Monitor system resources during heavy operations

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

“FFmpeg Not Found” Error

Solution:

  • Reinstall the application (FFmpeg is bundled)
  • Check antivirus software (may block FFmpeg)
  • Run as administrator on Windows (Coming Soon)

License Activation Failed

Solutions:

  • Check internet connection
  • Verify license key format (ITV-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX)
  • Contact support with your order number

Slow Processing

Solutions:

  • Close other applications
  • Use faster storage (SSD recommended)
  • Reduce batch size
  • Check available RAM

Videos Won’t Process

Solutions:

  • Verify video format compatibility
  • Check file permissions
  • Ensure sufficient disk space
  • Try processing single files first

Thumbnails Look Poor

Solutions:

  • Increase quality settings
  • Skip intro/outro sections
  • Try different extraction methods
  • Check source video quality

Supported Formats

Input Formats

  • Video: MP4, MOV, MKV, AVI
  • Audio: MP3, AAC, M4A
  • Images: JPG, PNG

Output Formats

  • Video: MP4 (H.264), HLS (adaptive streaming)
  • Images: JPG (configurable quality)
  • Reports: CSV

Getting Support

Before Contacting Support

  1. Check this user guide
  2. Verify you have the latest version
  3. Try restarting the application
  4. Check system requirements

Contact Information

What to Include in Support Requests

  • Operating system and version
  • Application version number
  • License status (trial/licensed)
  • Detailed description of issue
  • Steps to reproduce the problem
  • Any error messages received

Advanced Features

Preset Management

Save and load custom configurations for:

  • Quality enhancement settings
  • Ad break detection parameters
  • Asset creation preferences
  • Export formats and quality

Batch Operations

Process entire content libraries with:

  • Automated workflow execution
  • Progress monitoring
  • Error handling and recovery
  • Detailed completion reports

Version History

Version 1.0.1 (Current)

  • ✅ Complete license system integration
  • ✅ 8-tier ad break detection
  • ✅ Enhanced quality improvement algorithms
  • ✅ Professional CSV export formats
  • ✅ Improved user interface
  • ✅ Performance optimizations

Coming Soon

  • 🔄 CMS with DB support
  • 🔄 Feed Exports:  XML, JSon
  • 🔄 Transparent PNG Overlay Option for Asset Creation
  • 🔄 Batch embed Logos over videos
  • 🔄 Stretch and Crop combination for SD enhancement to HD

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I Create TV Content Studio Pro is a professional content production suite designed for broadcasters, content creators, and OTT platforms. This software includes industry-standard tools for complete video workflow management.

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