CDN usage is based on the amount of data that is transferred from the CDN servers to end user devices. Factors such as view count, view time, video resolution, bitrate, and compression settings will all affect CDN usage.

Storage usage is typically calculated based on the amount of video data that is stored on the BlendVision server. This data includes uploaded video files, encoded VODs, and Live-to-VODs.

Encoding usage is calculated based on the encoding video’s file size, codec, frame rate, and resolution. 

Additional enabled features will also affect encoding usage:

• PTE (Per-Title Encoding)
• H.265 Codecs
• Faster Encoding Queue

*Live module features such as Live-to-VOD can also affect your encoding usage.

DRM features require user devices to send requests to the BlendVision server for a license to access and decrypt a protected content.

Overage fees will be charged if the request amount exceeds your plan limit.

BlendVision offers unlimited audience capacity for all pricing plans. However, some features will affect the consumption of live hour usage:

• ‍Ultra Low Latency
• 4K Livestreams

*Live hours count from when the server starts receiving signal until the livestream ends (Preview~End status). If the Live-to-VOD function is enabled, the VOD publishing period will not be counted.

Concurrent livestream refers to the number of live events you can broadcast to your audience simultaneously.

*Once an event is created, it will be considered a concurrent livestream until archived.

• 24/7 Premium Customer Service
• Live Event Support

Clear-Key Encryption is a fundamental technology used to protect video streaming content. It relies on a "Clear Key" decryption key to decode encrypted content. Below is a clear explanation of its application and fee calculation mechanism: Video content is encrypted before transmission to prevent unauthorized access. The Clear Key serves as the decryption tool that only authorized users can access to decode the video. When a user plays a video, a Clear Key request is sent to the server. Each request represents one playback authorization.

Counting Mechanism:

The system records the number of Clear Key requests for each user account or device. These records track playback behavior and generate billing data.

A Player License refers to the authorization granted to a video player to stream content to end viewers. This mechanism ensures that the content owner’s video can only be accessed through licensed players, maintaining control over distribution and monetization.

Counting Mechanism:

When a customer’s player streams content to an end viewer, it sends a Player License request to the server. Each request represents one playback instance.

Fees are calculated based on the total number of Player License requests during a billing cycle.

In live streaming, we provide a chatroom feature that allows viewers to interact in real time. The fee for using this feature is based on the number of chat messages sent, taking into account both the original messages and their subsequent distribution to other participants. Below is the detailed explanation of the logic and the billing mechanism:

Chat Messaging Logic

1. Message Sending:

When a viewer sends a message in the chatroom, it is recorded as one outgoing message from the sender.

2. Message Distribution:

The server distributes the message to all other participants in the chatroom. For example, if there are 100 participants in the chatroom and one viewer sends a message, the server processes:

1 message from the sender to the server,

99 messages were distributed to the remaining participants.

This results in a total of 100 messages being recorded.

Fees are calculated based on the total number of messages sent, including both the original and distributed messages.

Our Speech-to-Text service converts audio or video content into text or generates subtitles. Fees for this service are based on the duration of the input media provided by the customer. Below is a detailed explanation of the definition and the billing mechanism:

The chargeable duration is the total length of the input media, regardless of pauses, silence, or speech density. Fees are calculated based on the total length of the media provided, measured in hours.

For example, a 1.5-hour video provided by the customer will incur fees based on 1.5 hours of processing, regardless of the amount of dialogue.

Stored Characters refer to the total number of vectorized text tokens that are saved for future use, such as enabling content search, semantic indexing, or personalized recommendations.

Counting Mechanism:

The number of characters in the processed and stored text is counted. This typically matches the embedded character count unless storage optimization is applied.

Fees are charged per character (e.g., $0.00001 per character). To make the unit more calculable, we use 1 million characters as a basic unit to display.

Embedded Characters refer to the total number of text characters processed during the vectorization phase. This process involves converting text from various sources (e.g., video subtitles, documents, webpages) into embeddings for semantic understanding and analysis.

Counting Mechanism:

The total number of characters in the input text (e.g., subtitles, transcribed audio, document content) is counted as the metric for billing.

Characters include all visible text, spaces, and punctuation marks.

Fees are charged per character (e.g., $0.00001 per character). To make the unit more calculable, we use 1 million characters as a basic unit to display.

The AI Message Service enables users to interact with multimedia data (including videos, documents, and other sources) through natural language question-and-answer functionality. This service combines advanced Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) technology with human-friendly response formatting. It retrieves relevant data from the provided sources, organizes it, and generates concise, contextually accurate answers tailored to user queries.

Counting Mechanism:

Fees are calculated based on the number of interactions between the user and the system.

One interaction is defined as one question from the user and one answer from the system.

Additionally, the fee is determined by the total number of characters in the system's responses, with billing based on per 1,000 characters.

AI Insight refers to the comprehensive analysis of video and audio contents. The analysis involves proprietary technology to extract and summarize data from visuals, audio, and other contextual clues.

Counting Mechanism:

Fees are based on the total duration of the input media. The analysis includes processing the video frames, audio tracks, and associated metadata.

AI Insight (Live) is a real-time content analysis service applied to live streaming. It involves instantaneous processing of audio, video, and other embedded signals to extract actionable insights during the live broadcast. Due to the complexity and immediacy of this analysis, fees are calculated with a higher multiplier compared to static content.

Counting Mechanism:

Fees are based on the total duration of the live stream, measured in hours, with a real-time analysis multiplier applied to account for additional processing demands.

The standard multiplier for AI Insight (Live) is 3x, meaning each hour of live streaming is billed as 3 AI Insight analysis hours.

Example:

A live stream lasts 1.5 hours.

At a base rate of $50 per hour and a multiplier of 3:

1.5 hours x 3 x $50/hour = $225.

The customer is charged $225 for the AI Insight (Live) service.

The service analyzes static content from web pages or documents to extract relevant images, text, and key information.

The extracted content is restructured into short, visually appealing videos with animations and transitions.

Counting Mechanism:

Fees are determined by the total duration of the generated video, measured in minutes or hours.

Voiceovers in the video are billed separately based on the TTS service rates.

Our platform allows users to export analyzed and processed content, whether derived from static media or live streams, after undergoing AI Insight analysis. Exported content includes structured chapters, clips, titles, descriptions, and tags that can be directly uploaded to platforms such as YouTube or used elsewhere. Fees for this service are based on the size of the exported content, measured in gigabytes (GB).

Counting Mechanism:

Fees are determined by the total size of exported content in gigabytes (GB).

Hour

($15/1M Characters-for standard)

($24/1M Characters-for customized)

The Text-to-Speech (TTS) service converts written text into spoken audio, providing natural-sounding voiceovers for videos, presentations, or applications.

Standard TTS voices include predefined, high-quality voice profiles.

Custom TTS voices involve personalized recordings, such as replicating specific vocal styles or accents.

Counting Mechanism:

Fees are based on the total duration of the generated audio, measured in minutes/hours.

The Avatar Generation service creates lifelike digital representations for use in videos, presentations, or interactive media.

Standard avatars feature predefined characters with basic customization options (e.g., skin tone, clothing, expressions).

Custom avatars are tailored to specific user requirements, such as unique designs, animations, or advanced interaction capabilities.

Counting Mechanism:

Fees are based on the total duration of the generated avatar video, measured in minutes/hours.

The AI Translation Service allows customers to translate subtitles or transcripts from one language to another. This includes both user-provided content (e.g., existing subtitles or transcripts) and content generated through our Speech-to-Text (STT) service. The translation service is charged based on the source language’s character count.

Counting Mechanism:

The unit of billing is based on source language characters, with larger character counts rounded to millions of characters (per million characters).