If you are using FreeWheel via Uplynk, please note:

Previously, we did not report FreeWheel transactions as failures if no ad was returned but the communication with the ad server was otherwise successful.

We have changed this reporting to conform with our overall ad reporting scheme, and now report "no-ad" transactions that are otherwise successful as failures.

It is possible that FreeWheel users will see higher "failure" rates in Uplynk Ad Analytics due solely to this reporting change, but will have clearer insights into monetization performance when using FreeWheel.

Downloads

• Mac build (intel)
• Mac build (arm64)
• Linux build
• Windows build

Changes since 260108.03.01-master slicer release

Enables

• Individual TR 101-290 error thresholds for failover.

Fixes

• Fix -dasher .vtt subtitles output for cmaf_only assets.
• Fix livepreview lipsync regression introduced in 251027.01.01 slicer release.
• Fix use_brokers=3 slicer websocket connection failure when use_broker_tls is enabled.
• Fix liveslicer failure to reconnect when both no_signal_startup and reconnect_if_input_connection_fails are enabled.

Other changes

• Make -hwenc work for NetInt, if NetInt device exists.
• Enable NetInt by default.
• Pass-through original AC3/EC3 dialnorm metadata; do not apply loudnorm filter to Dolby audio.
• TR-101-290 slicer failover enhancements.
• Include squeezeback info in /state and /status responses.

Known issues

Apple M-series slicer build (mac_arm64) does not support Dolby AC3/EC3 encoding, or Nielsen options.

Prerequisites

• Due to CentOS 7 reaching EOL on July 1st 2024 this slicer release was built on Ubuntu 18.04.
• Nvidia driver 418 or later is required for HEVC 4K HDR/SDR.
• Mac intel build:
  Shell

  sudo xattr -d -r com.apple.quarantine uplynk_slicer_mac_64-260210.01.01-master

We have now added the abilty to preview your assets and channels from within the Uplynk CMS with your own playback URL parameters. This allows you to test out new Uplynk configurations without needing to make changes to your own viewer-facing platform.

An extra benefit of these previews is the ability to view the actual Uplynk HLS manifests live to help debug integration issues.

Check out our documentation here and here for more information, and if you have questions or feedback, our Support team is always here to help.

Accounts 2.0 has been enhanced to allow Org Admins the ability to view the Uplynk CMS as a member of a group. This can aid in debugging groups and roles.

If a workspace has been ported to Accounts 2.0, it may have a name that is no longer appropriate for its current use since it was previously the Uplynk Username. Changing the Uplynk Username may impact Slicer configurations.

We have introduced a Display Name which is how a workspace will be displayed in the Uplynk CMS without breaking any existing configurations.

Check out our documentation for more information, and if you have questions or feedback, our Support team is always here to help.

We are thrilled to announce the beta release of the new Uplynk Player. The Uplynk Player will eventually replace our existing LVP Player. The Uplynk Player is fully backwards compatible with the LVP Player to make migration to the new player very easy.

The Uplynk Player also introduces new functionality such as the ability to play linear streams in addition to VOD and the ability to play Uplynk tokenized URLs.

You can read more on the new Uplynk Player here.

Contact Support or your Technical Account Manager with any questions.

Accounts 2.0 has been enhanced to allow Org Admins the ability to view the Uplynk CMS as another member of their organization. This can aid in debugging user permissions and creating new groups and roles.

Check out our documentation for more information, and if you have questions or feedback, our Support team is always here to help.

Downloads

• Mac build (intel)
• Mac build (arm64)
• Linux build
• Windows build

Changes since 251027.03.01-master slicer release

Enables

• Add support for CEA-708 DTVCC decoding and rendering via new -render_708* and -dtvcc_* options.

Fixes

• Fix squeezeback support for nv12 pixel format.
• Fix VOD slicer -ac3_pass_through not working in mac_arm64 slicer build.
• Fix incorrect squeezeback transition duration.
• Fix an unhandled slicebot exception that can occur in a multi-bot setup.

Other changes

• Change how liveslicer handles loss of input audio.

Known issues

Apple M-series slicer build (mac_arm64) does not support Dolby AC3/EC3 encoding, or Nielsen options. Livepreview video falls behind audio over time.

Prerequisites

• Due to CentOS 7 reaching EOL on July 1st 2024 this slicer release was built on Ubuntu 18.04.
• Nvidia driver 418 or later is required for HEVC 4K HDR/SDR.
• Mac intel build:
  Shell

  sudo xattr -d -r com.apple.quarantine uplynk_slicer_mac_64-260108.03.01-master

• Mac arm64 build:
  Shell

  sudo xattr -d -r com.apple.quarantine uplynk_slicer_mac_arm64-260108.03.01-master

  
  

Playback Tokens have long been available to help secure playback URLs in Syndication HLS-Pull streams. We’ve now added the ability to disable these on a per-job basis for downstream platforms that require playback URLs without query parameters.

This update makes it easier to integrate with platforms that do not accept tokenized URLs, while still allowing you to use playback tokens where supported.

See the documentation for details on when to enable or disable this setting.

Our slicer now supports GIF and APNG (Animated PNG) overlays, giving you an easy way to add motion to your video content.

Animated overlays are great for:

• Branding, channel bugs, lower third, timers, etc.
• Eye-catching promos and callouts.
• Subtle motion graphics that boost viewer engagement without interrupting playback.

These animated overlays are supported both as standard overlays and within Squeezeback, so you can maintain consistent branding and visual context even when your content is resized.

We're thrilled to announce the general availability of Accounts 2.0, our improved account management system.

The goal of Uplynk Accounts 2.0 is to make it easier for an Uplynk customer to manage their content and accounts. Content is detached from individual Uplynk users, improving overall security and allowing more flexibility​.

Uplynk Accounts 2.0 will exist concurrently with existing logins until existing logins can be migrated.

Benefits

Accounts 2.0 provides the following benefits over our legacy account management:

• SSO provides corporate security and user control​.
• Users are auto provisioned via SSO so no more manual processes required​.
• Uplynk customers have the ability have their own administrators​.
• Can control user permissions per job function​.
• Individual users do not “own” content so no account switching required.

Questions or Concerns?

Our Technical Account Managers and Support Teams will be reaching out to you for migrating your existing logins to use Accounts 2.0.

Documentation on Accounts 2.0 can be found here .