Encoding files today looks deceptively simple. There are countless standalone programs available, but that illusion of simplicity often leads to chaos in version management, security risks, and process errors. At Oxobox, we learned early that transcoding had to be centralized, standardized, and safeguarded within a controlled environment.

What began as a monolithic solution on a single server has evolved into a private cloud data center with over 30 service nodes. Among them, the transcoding node distributes jobs across a GPU-powered farm of five machines, each equipped with multiple cards. This architecture enables Oxobox to encode multiple files simultaneously, while seamlessly integrating our proprietary Quality Control system.

At the core, our engine leverages FFmpeg, enhanced with Apple’s Transcoder when required by client specifications. But the real advantage comes from how Oxobox has parametrized encoding recipes:

• Developed through collaboration between senior post-production experts and FFmpeg engineers.

• Locked into the system as invisible presets, ensuring users never risk introducing errors by misconfiguring parameters.

• Optimized for both speed and quality, delivering what our clients call “spectacular recipes” that make encoding times and output fidelity feel like magic.

Quality Control in Oxobox is hybrid by design:

• Automated checks run through our proprietary software to flag technical inconsistencies.

• Human experts validate the creative and contextual aspects that machines cannot fully capture.

• Together, they ensure that every asset is not just technically compliant but also editorially flawless.

The strategic advantage is clear:

• A fully controlled encoding environment that eliminates chaos and security risks.

• GPU-powered scalability for high-volume projects.

• Automated + human QC integration that guarantees confidence in every deliverable.