What does "Video Processing" Mean?

Understanding FlightCast Video Processing


 


1. What happens after you upload a video 0:00


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  • After a video finishes uploading to FlightCast, the status changes to Video Processing and Audio Processing.
  • This means FlightCast is starting the post-upload preparation work for your episode.


 


2. Audio processing: create the RSS audio version 0:14


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  • FlightCast first creates a separate audio-only version of the episode.
  • This audio file is what gets distributed through the RSS feed.
  • It supports listeners on platforms that only play audio, such as:
  • Apple Podcasts audio listeners
  • Apps that do not support video


 


3. Audio transcription: generate the transcript for AI 0:23


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  • FlightCast also transcribes the episode.
  • The transcript is used to power the platform’s AI features.
  • Audio processing and transcription usually finish quickly.
  • Once they complete, the AI buttons become enabled.


 


4. Video processing: prepare the episode for video platforms 0:46


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  • Video processing is separate from audio processing.
  • It prepares the episode for Apple Podcasts Video and Spotify Video.
  • FlightCast also cleans the video file to reduce the chance of playback issues, especially on Spotify.
  • This helps ensure the episode can be delivered reliably.


 


5. Apple Video requires multiple quality versions 0:55


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  • Apple Video uses a different system than other platforms.
  • FlightCast must generate multiple video quality versions, including:
  • 4K
  • 1080p
  • 720p
  • 480p
  • 360p
  • Creating these versions takes additional time.


 


6. Expect processing time based on file size 1:22


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  • Video processing typically takes about 1–2 minutes per gigabyte.
  • If processing is unusually slow, check your:
  • Editing workflow
  • Export settings
  • Export software
  • Large or inefficient exports can increase processing time.


 


7. How FlightCast delivers video to each platform 1:36


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  • FlightCast does not compress video the same way for every platform.
  • It sends the raw video to Spotify and YouTube.
  • For Apple, it only creates the specific compressed versions Apple requires.
  • This is intentional so each platform gets the format it needs.


 


8. When the episode goes live 1:49


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  • Once processing is complete, the episode goes live as soon as each platform is ready.
  • Platforms may publish at different times:
  • YouTube first
  • Spotify next
  • Apple later, since Apple takes longer


 


9. Best practice: schedule ahead when possible 2:11


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  • FlightCast recommends scheduling episodes instead of publishing immediately.
  • Scheduling 1–2 hours ahead helps ensure all platforms go live around the same time.
  • This is the best option if you want a coordinated release.


 


10. If you need to publish immediately 2:25


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  • You can still click Publish when ready right away.
  • You do not need to wait for processing to finish before publishing.
  • The episode will appear on each platform as soon as that platform finishes processing it.



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Updated on: 15/06/2026

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