COMPREHENSIVE MEDIA STREAMLING

SOLUTIONS

A PROJECT REPORT

Submitted by

Jatin Saini 21CDO1004

Divyansh Kohli 21CDO1007
Jatin Kumar 21CDO1011
Yash Singh 21CDO1016
Navneet Shahi 21CDO1030

in partial fulfillment for the award of the

degree of

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING
IN

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

WITH SPECIALIZATION IN DevOps

Chandigarh University
2024

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 BONAFIDE CERTIFICATE

Certified that this project report COMPREHENSIVE MEDIA STREAMLING

SOLUTIONS is the bonafide work of Jatin Saini, Divyansh Kohli, Jatin Kumar,
Yash Singh, Navneet Shahi who carried out the project work under my/our
supervision.

Signature Signature

Dr. Aman Kaushik Dr. Ankit Garg

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT SUPERVISOR

AIT - CSE AIT - CSE

Submitted for the project viva-voce examination held on NOVEMBER -2024

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The elation and satisfaction accompanying the successful completion of any endeavor

are indebted to the invaluable contributions of those who supported and guided us

along the way. With profound gratitude, we extend our heartfelt appreciation to our

supervisor, Dr. Ankit Garg, whose unwavering guidance and encouragement

propelled us towards the culmination of this project. Her insightful suggestions and

constant motivation were instrumental in our success.

We also wish to express our deepest gratitude to our classmates and friends whose

unwavering support and assistance bolstered our efforts at every step. Their

constructive feedback, encouragement, and unwavering belief in our abilities were

indispensable in helping us achieve our goals.

In humble acknowledgment, we extend our sincerest appreciation to every individual

who contributed to transforming our ideas into tangible results. Your support,

guidance, and encouragement have been invaluable, and we are truly grateful for your

unwavering assistance.

Thank you.

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 TABLE OF CONTENT
List of Figures and Tables 5
Abstract 6
Chapter 1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Identification of relevant Contemporary issue 7
1.2 Identification of Problem 7
1.3 Task Identification 8
1.4 Timeline 8
1.5 Organisation of report 9

Chapter 2. LITERATURE REVIEW

2.1 Timeline of reported problem 10
2.2 Proposed Solutions 10
2.3 Bibliometric Analysis 11
2.4 Literature Summary 12
2.5 Problem Definition 13
2.6 Objectives 14

Chapter 3. DESIGN FLOW

3.1 Evaluation & Selection of Specifications/Features 15
3.2 Design Constraints 16
3.3 Analysis and Feature finalization subject to constraints 17
3.4 Design Flow 19
3.5 Design Selection 21
3.6 Implementation Plan/Methodology 22

CHAPTER 4. RESULT ANALYSIS 24

CHAPTER 5. CONCLUSION AND FUTURESCOPE 28
REFERENCES 30
APPENDICES 31
USER MANUAL 60

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 LIST OF FIGURES AND TABLES

Fig.1 Gantt chart of Timeline 8

Fig. 2 Flowchart 22

Fig. 3 Login UI 26

Fig. 4 : Login UI 2 27

Fig. 5 :- Home Page 27

Fig. 6 :- Video Uploading 27

TABLE 1. Literature Analysis of Research Papers 12

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 ABSTRACT

In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, the consumption of media content has reached
unprecedented levels, necessitating efficient and scalable media management solutions. Traditional
methods often struggle to keep up with the sheer volume and complexity of modern media
workflows, leading to operational inefficiencies and compromised media quality. This project, titled
“Comprehensive Media Streamlining Solutions,” aims to address these challenges by developing an
end-to-end media management system that leverages cutting-edge technologies.

The primary objective of the project is to design a”d implement a holistic system that automates and
optimizes the entire media lifecycle, from ingestion and processing to storage, delivery, and
archiving. The system will utilize cloud computing for scalable storage and processing, DevOps
practices for continuous integration and deployment, media streaming for efficient content delivery,
and Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) to enhance global distribution. An event-based model will
drive real-time processing and automation, ensuring a seamless flow of media content across various
stages.

By implementing this solution, the project seeks to reduce operational costs, improve scalability to
handle increasing media volumes, and enhance the speed and reliability of media delivery. The
outcome will be a robust, scalable, and efficient media management system that meets the demands
of modern media workflows, ensuring high-quality media output that aligns with consumer
expectations. This project represents a significant step forward in streamlining media processes and
addressing the complexities of today’s digital media environment.

Keywords: DevOps, CDNs, Media Streamlining Solutions, AWS.

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 Chapter I: INTRODUCTION

1.1. Identification of relevant Contemporary issue

The addiction to digital media is a problem that all media advocates inscribing the correct content in the
right form today and in the future contend with and among them, a higher percentage of internet traffic
market share is controlled by over 80% by video content. The report shows an upsurge of opportunities
dominated by video-on-demand (VOD), live broadcasts, and social-television services such as Netflix,
Amazon Prime, and the data contents.
Key Problems:
 Legacy infrastructures: The advances of modern media design and production tools are effaced
by internal systems, physical or otherwise, that simply cannot keep up and create blockages.
 Business-scale and treatment-complexity: Application of Information Technology in Media
Industries Introduction While streamlining Interest and Investment, Management, Record Labels
have been able to expand their reach towards providing services with little or no costs element for
the customers.
 Global Delivery: Implementation obstacles Today’s cross-media delivery systems require
additional levels of communication to reach various locations in a short time span and with a low
response time lowering the effectiveness of traditional systems.
Results from the survey done by Accenture and Deloitte show that these media companies are looking to
migrate to the cloud services to increase their efficiency; however, there are still difficulties in workflow
automation and content deployment especially in a global context. Primary in Example Cuts served by
PWC Cooperative Companies show the increase in costs that demand outstrips supply with regards to
management of media assets.
With content demands on the media organizations increasing dramatically and bearing in mind all the laws
of economics, the implementation of an effective, agile and automated media management system is in
place. Cloud technology, content delivery networks (CDNs) and automation will be used to solve these
problems which are the main concerns of the media industry today. This project aims at enhancing the
efficiency of every step of media process that includes content creation, editing and delivery using cloud
technology, content delivery networks and automation.

1.2 Identification of Problem

Media organizations are facing increasing challenges in managing the complex workflows required to
handle modern media content. With the exponential growth in video traffic, traditional media management
systems are unable to cope with the volume and variety of content.
Key Problems:
 Inefficient Workflows: Current systems struggle with slow, manual processes that hinder the
ability to quickly ingest, transcode, store, and deliver media.
 High Costs: The cost of maintaining on-premise infrastructure, as well as scaling it to meet
growing demands, is proving to be unsustainable for many media organizations.
 Global Content Delivery: Ensuring fast, reliable media delivery to global audiences is
increasingly difficult due to the limitations of traditional systems in handling high traffic loads.
In summary, the broad problem is the inability of existing systems to efficiently manage and distribute

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large volumes of digital media in a scalable and cost-effective manner. This requires a modern, automated
solution to streamline the entire media lifecycle.

1.3 Task Identification

To address the challenges identified in media management, the “Comprehensive Media Streamlining
Solutions” project will focus on several key tasks:

 System Architecture Design: Develop a scalable, cloud-based architecture to handle large volumes
of media data efficiently.

 Media Ingestion Automation: Implement automated processes for ingesting, encoding, and
transcoding media, reducing manual intervention and errors.

 Content Delivery Optimization: Integrate Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) and advanced
streaming technologies to ensure fast, reliable, and high-quality media delivery.

 Real-Time Processing: Utilize event-based models to enable real-time media processing and
automation, enhancing responsiveness and scalability.

 Security Implementation: Establish robust security protocols to protect media content throughout its
lifecycle, including encryption and access controls.

 Continuous Integration and Deployment (CI/CD): Employ DevOps practices to ensure the system
is consistently updated and optimized for performance.

1.4 Timeline

Fig.1 Gantt chart of Timeline

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1.5 Organization of the Report:

 Chapter 2 (Literature Review/Background Study): This chapter will provide a thorough

background on the challenges of modern media workflows, tracing the evolution of media systems and
proposed solutions from cloud computing to CDNs. It will include a timeline of the problem, review
of proposed solutions, a bibliometric analysis, and a summary of findings leading to a clear problem
definition and set of goals.
 Chapter 3 (Design Flow/Process): This chapter will focus on the evaluation and selection of system
features, design constraints, and a detailed design flow. The final design selection and implementation
methodology will also be outlined.
 Chapter 4 (Results Analysis and Validation): This chapter will present the implementation of the
solution, supported by performance metrics and comparisons with existing systems.
 Chapter 5 (Conclusion): This will summarize the outcomes, lessons learned, and potential future
improvements for the system.

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 Chapter II: LITERATURE REVIEW

2.1 Timeline of reported problem

The inefficiencies in traditional media management systems became more apparent as the volume and
complexity of digital content grew. Various key events mark the timeline of this problem:
 Pre-2000s: Media management was primarily conducted through physical means and on-premise
infrastructure, which was costly and difficult to scale.
 2005-2010: The explosion of digital media, driven by platforms like YouTube, Hulu, and Netflix,
revealed significant limitations in traditional on-premise media workflows. These companies
reported difficulties in handling the growing demand for seamless streaming services.
 2012: A report by Frost & Sullivan noted that traditional broadcast systems were becoming
outdated, urging companies to adopt digital-first approaches, including cloud adoption.
 2015: The Cisco Visual Networking Index projected that by 2020, nearly 82% of internet traffic
would be video, highlighting the pressing need for better media distribution and storage solutions.
 2018: Deloitte and PwC documented the strain on media companies attempting to maintain the
quality and speed of content delivery, advocating for cloud-based infrastructure as a necessary
evolution.
 2020 and Beyond: The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated digital media consumption, pushing
media companies to quickly adopt scalable cloud platforms to meet unprecedented demand.
These documented events underscore the need for scalable, cost-efficient, and reliable media management
systems, as traditional on-premise infrastructure was insufficient to support the rapid growth and
complexity of modern media workflows.

2.2 Proposed Solutions

Over the years, several solutions have been proposed to address the inefficiencies in media management
and distribution systems. As digital media consumption increased, companies and researchers explored a
variety of approaches to streamline workflows. Key solutions proposed include:
 On-Premise System Upgrades: Initially, media companies attempted to upgrade their existing
on-premise infrastructure. While this approach offered some immediate relief, it proved to be
expensive and lacked scalability in the long run.
 Cloud-Based Solutions: As cloud technology evolved, solutions such as AWS, Google Cloud, and
Microsoft Azure emerged as the most viable options. These platforms offered:
o Scalable storage and computing power on a pay-as-you-go basis.
o Global accessibility for teams to collaborate remotely, simplifying media workflows.
o Reduced hardware costs, since cloud services eliminated the need for physical
infrastructure.
 Content Delivery Networks (CDNs): To address the issue of latency and content delivery speed,
CDNs like Akamai, Cloudflare, and AWS CloudFront were introduced. These networks allowed:
o Faster content delivery by caching media closer to the user’s location.
o Reduced server load by distributing traffic across a global network of servers.
o Lower bandwidth costs, as CDNs optimized the use of data transmission for large media
files.
 Automation of Media Workflows: Another significant advancement was the automation of
various stages in the media lifecycle. Technologies like AWS Elemental helped automate:
o Ingestion of raw media.
o Transcoding to various formats for different devices.
o Delivery via adaptive bitrate streaming to ensure smooth playback across different network
conditions.

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Despite these innovations, challenges such as integration complexity and high initial setup costs remain,
especially for smaller media organizations. However, these solutions have collectively pushed the media
industry toward more efficient and scalable operations.

2.3 Bibliometric Analysis

A bibliometric analysis of media management solutions highlights various features, effectiveness, and
limitations of proposed solutions over time. Through the study of research papers, industry reports, and
case studies, several insights emerge:
 Cloud-Based Systems:
o Key Features: Flexibility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness. Cloud platforms like AWS,
Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure offer storage, processing, and media distribution
solutions on a global scale.
o Effectiveness: These systems have significantly reduced the need for expensive on-premise
hardware, offering pay-as-you-go models that allow media companies to scale their
resources based on demand.
o Drawbacks: Cloud reliance poses challenges related to data security and high dependency
on third-party vendors for critical infrastructure.
 Content Delivery Networks (CDNs):
o Key Features: Speed and reliability in delivering media content across the globe by
distributing cached copies of media files to geographically dispersed servers.
o Effectiveness: CDNs have proven to enhance the user experience by reducing latency and
buffering times, particularly for video streaming platforms and live broadcasts.
o Drawbacks: While effective for high-traffic regions, CDNs may still face limitations in
underdeveloped areas with less infrastructure. Moreover, they can incur additional costs
based on data traffic.
 Automation of Media Workflows:
o Key Features: Streamlining of tasks such as media ingestion, transcoding, and delivery
using automation tools like AWS Elemental Media Services and FFmpeg.
o Effectiveness: Automation has significantly improved efficiency, reducing manual
interventions and human error while increasing the speed at which media is processed and
distributed.
o Drawbacks: Integration complexities arise in legacy systems, and automated systems
require continuous monitoring and updates to prevent bottlenecks in media delivery.
 Hybrid Solutions:
o Key Features: Combining on-premise systems with cloud services, giving companies
flexibility to handle large-scale tasks while retaining control over certain operations.
o Effectiveness: These hybrid systems are effective for organizations that need to balance
security with scalability.
o Drawbacks: Hybrid models can be costly and difficult to manage without the right
expertise and infrastructure.
This analysis shows that while cloud-based solutions and CDNs have revolutionized media management,
challenges like integration, security, and cost optimization persist, requiring ongoing refinement of the
systems in place. The literature provides valuable insight into the need for scalable, reliable, and efficient
media solutions, directly supporting the approach taken in this project.

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2.4 Literature Summary
TABLE 1. Literature Analysis of Research Papers

Author(s) Year Topic/Title Technique Objectives Evaluation

Parameter
Huang, T. and 2020 Technical and DevOps Improve efficiency, Throughput,
Sharma, A. Economic integration scalability, and content delivery
Feasibility with cloud security in media performance, and
Assessment of a computing streaming operational cost
Cloud-Enabled and CDNs workflows. reduction.
Traffic Video
Analysis
Framework
Kumar, T., 2024 Cloud‐Based Video Cloud Address challenges Scalability,
Sharma, P., Streaming computing in cloud-based operational
Tanwar, J. et al. Services: Trends, services for streaming and challenges, and
Challenges, and media improve scalability cost efficiency.
Opportunities streaming for media
providers.
Toshniwal, A., 2020 Media Streaming in AWS services: Explore AWS Performance in
Rathore, K.S., Cloud with Special CloudFront, capabilities in reducing latency,
Dubey, A. et al. Reference to S3, Kinesis, supporting media media quality,
Amazon Web and EC2 streaming, with and cost
Services: A emphasis on optimization.
Comprehensive flexibility and
Review scalability.
Shabrina, 2020 The Usage of CDN CDN Improve Throughput
W.E., for Live Video technology for throughput and improvement,
Sudiharto, Streaming to live video reduce packet loss packet loss
D.W., Improve QoS: Case streaming in live video reduction, and
Ariyanto, E. Study of 1231 streaming using quality of service
and Al Makky, Provider AWS CloudFront. (QoS) metrics.
M.
Shabrina, 2020 The QoS AWS Enhance QoS for Latency
W.E., Improvement CloudFront geographically reduction,
Sudiharto, Using CDN for and HLS distant users by throughput
D.W., Live Video reducing latency improvement,
Ariyanto, E. Streaming with and increasing and QoS factors.
and Al Makky, HLS throughput.
M.
Nacakli, S. and 2020 Controlling P2P- Hybrid P2P- Improve live Network
Tekalp, A.M. CDN Live CDN model streaming efficiency, quality
Streaming Services with SDN-efficiency and of experience
at SDN-Enabled enabled edge reduce QoE (QoE), and
Multi-Access Edge datacenters fluctuations using scalability.
Datacenters edge datacenters.
Patel, U., 2020 Performance AWS, Kafka, Improve Latency
Tanwar, S. and Analysis of Video and Spark performance of minimization,
Nair, A. On-demand and combined VoD and live scalability, and
Live Video with CDN streaming by cost efficiency.
Streaming using optimizing cloud

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 Cloud-based and CDN
Services technologies.
Reznik, Y., 2021 Transitioning Hybrid Transition Scalability,
Cenzano, J. Broadcast to Cloud approach traditional flexibility, and
and Zhang, B. integrating broadcast systems maintaining
broadcast and to a hybrid cloud broadcast quality
cloud-based approach for and reliability.
video systems enhanced
scalability and
flexibility.
Li, X., 2021 A Survey on Cloud- Cloud Provide an Scalability,
Darwich, M., Based Video computing overview of cloud- efficiency, and
Salehi, M.A. Streaming Services services for based video user experience
and Bayoumi, video streaming, across different
M. streaming addressing devices.
challenges and
solutions.
Ghabashneh, 2020 Exploring the CDN caching Optimize video Video quality,
E. and Rao, S. Interplay Between combined streaming buffering
CDN Caching and with adaptive performance by reduction, and
Video Streaming bitrate (ABR) making ABR throughput
Performance algorithms algorithms CDN- variability in
aware, especially high-bandwidth
for high-bandwidth scenarios (e.g.,
apps. 4K).

2.5 Problem Definition

The problem at hand revolves around the growing complexity and inefficiency of media management in
an era of rapid digital transformation. As the demand for high-quality, on-demand, and real-time media
content has surged, traditional methods of handling, storing, and distributing media have proven
inadequate. This has resulted in:
 Scalability Issues: Traditional on-premise media systems struggle to handle the increasing volume
of content, especially during high-traffic events like live streaming and large-scale video-on-
demand (VOD) services.
 Cost Overruns: Maintaining physical infrastructure, including servers, storage devices, and high-
bandwidth networks, has become financially burdensome for many media companies. Costs also
rise as companies attempt to upgrade their infrastructure to keep pace with demand.
 Latency and Delivery Delays: Media organizations face significant challenges in delivering
content to a global audience with minimal latency. End-users often experience buffering, low-
quality streams, or delays due to inefficient content delivery models.
 Operational Inefficiencies: Manual workflows—such as content ingestion, transcoding, and
delivery—slow down the media lifecycle, leading to delays in content release and inconsistent
quality across platforms.
To address these issues, the primary challenge is to build a scalable, efficient, and cost-effective media
management solution that can handle large-scale operations. This solution must integrate:
 Cloud technologies for scalable storage and processing.
 Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) for faster and more reliable global content delivery.
 Automated workflows for media processing and delivery, reducing human intervention and
ensuring consistency.
The scope of the problem involves not only optimizing current operations but also creating a future-proof

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2.6 Objectives

 Implement a scalable cloud-based media management system that automates content ingestion,
transcoding, and delivery processes. The goal is to leverage the power of AWS cloud services to
build a scalable, automated media management system. Using AWS S3, large volumes of media
content can be efficiently stored in a centralized location, ensuring flexibility and scalability. The
system automates the entire process, from content ingestion to transcoding and delivery, using
technologies like AWS Lambda for event-driven automation and Amazon ECS for containerized
media transcoding via FFmpeg. This end-to-end automation ensures that the media workflow operates
smoothly, eliminating the need for manual intervention and speeding up the overall process.
 Reduce operational costs by shifting to a pay-as-you-go cloud model. A significant advantage of
this solution is the shift to a pay-as-you-go cloud model, which reduces the need for costly upfront
infrastructure investments. By using cloud services like AWS Lambda and EC2, the project can scale
dynamically based on demand and only pay for the resources consumed. This eliminates the need to
over-provision hardware or manage a fixed infrastructure, providing a more cost-effective solution that
can adjust to fluctuating workloads. The serverless approach further reduces costs by ensuring that
resources are used only when needed, optimizing the overall financial efficiency of the media
management system.
 Improve media delivery speeds using CDNs for global distribution. Media content delivery is
optimized through the use of AWS CloudFront, a powerful Content Delivery Network (CDN).
CloudFront caches content in multiple edge locations worldwide, ensuring that media files are
delivered to users from the nearest server. This reduces latency, ensuring faster load times and minimal
buffering, even in regions far from the origin server. With CloudFront, the system can handle heavy
traffic while maintaining high performance, providing a seamless viewing experience for users across
the globe, whether it's for live streaming or video-on-demand content.
 Ensure high-quality media output while handling large volumes of content. The system guarantees
high-quality media output by leveraging FFmpeg, a robust tool used for transcoding media files into
various formats, resolutions, and bitrates. By running these processes within Docker containers on
Amazon ECS, the system can handle large volumes of media files simultaneously without
compromising quality. This scalability ensures that the system can efficiently process and deliver high-
quality content even during periods of high traffic or large media workflows, maintaining consistent
standards across all media assets.
 Optimize media workflows through automation, reducing the need for manual intervention.
Automation is a key component of the project, helping streamline the media management workflow.
The system employs an event-driven architecture, triggered by actions such as the upload of new
media files to AWS S3. Once uploaded, AWS Lambda functions automatically trigger the transcoding
and delivery processes, reducing the need for manual oversight. Additionally, using Amazon ECS to
manage Docker containers ensures that media transcoding tasks are efficiently handled, with minimal
human input required. This automated workflow boosts productivity, reduces errors, and ensures a
faster turnaround time for content delivery.
 Validate the system's performance under high traffic conditions, ensuring reliability and
scalability. The ability of the system to handle high traffic loads is validated through stress testing
and load testing, ensuring that it can scale as needed during peak usage periods. By utilizing AWS
Auto Scaling and Elastic Load Balancing, the system can automatically adjust its capacity to handle
increases in traffic, ensuring that performance remains stable. Moreover, AWS CloudWatch provides
real-time monitoring of system performance, allowing for proactive adjustments and ensuring
reliability under high demand. This validation guarantees that the system is resilient, scalable, and able
to maintain a high-quality user experience, even in the face of large-scale traffic surges.

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 Chapter III: Design Flow/Process

3.1 Evaluation & Selection of Specifications/Features

The design of the system presented in the flowchart showcases a well-thought-out architecture, leveraging
cloud-native services to optimize media transcoding. The selection of specifications and features is critical
to ensuring the system is efficient, scalable, and cost-effective. The following features were evaluated and
selected based on performance, scalability, and flexibility:
 Event-Driven Architecture:
The architecture is event-driven, where the process is initiated by an upload event in an S3
bucket. This is a highly efficient approach that ensures the system only processes tasks when
required, preventing unnecessary resource usage. The integration of Amazon Simple Queue
Service (SQS) to manage event-driven tasks enhances reliability, as it acts as a buffer between
the upload event and the transcoding task, ensuring no media uploads are missed, even during
system downtime or heavy loads.
 Use of AWS Lambda for Serverless Processing:
AWS Lambda is responsible for checking the messages in the SQS queue and triggering the ECS
task when a new media file is uploaded. This serverless compute service is ideal for this system
because it is lightweight, automatically scalable, and operates on a pay-per-use basis, ensuring
that costs remain low. The use of Node.js for the Lambda function enables fast execution, low
overhead, and easy customization for triggering ECS tasks.
 Elastic Container Service (ECS) with Docker for Transcoding:
The primary transcoding process is handled by ECS, which runs a Docker containerized
environment. This ensures the flexibility of deploying different transcoding workflows (like
using ffmpeg) within a controlled and consistent environment. The Docker containerization
allows the use of specialized libraries like ffmpeg within an Ubuntu environment to handle a
variety of media formats. Docker provides isolation and ensures that transcoding workloads are
not affected by external dependencies.
 S3 for Storage (Input and Output Buckets):
Amazon S3 is used as the storage solution for both the input media files and the transcoded
output files. S3’s highly durable, scalable, and cost-effective nature makes it an ideal choice for
storing potentially large media files. The input bucket stores media awaiting processing, while the
output bucket stores the processed media, providing clear separation and an organized workflow.
Additionally, S3's lifecycle management features can be utilized to automatically archive or
delete old media, saving costs.
 Scalability and Flexibility:
The system leverages AWS’s built-in scalability, allowing for seamless expansion as media
traffic increases. The ECS service can automatically scale the number of containers depending on
the workload, ensuring that multiple transcoding jobs can be processed in parallel without
overwhelming the system. Additionally, the architecture is flexible, supporting changes or
updates to the transcoding service without disrupting the overall workflow.
 Automation and Minimal Human Intervention:
The integration of AWS services such as Lambda, SQS, and ECS ensures that the entire process
is automated, reducing the need for manual intervention. The system automatically responds to
media uploads, transcodes them, and stores them, providing a hands-off solution that streamlines
media processing tasks.
 Cost Optimization:
The choice of using serverless technologies like Lambda, ECS, and S3 optimizes operational
costs. The pay-per-use model ensures that resources are only consumed when media files are
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Key Specifications Identified for the Solution:
 S3 for durable, cost-effective storage (input/output buckets).
 AWS Lambda for serverless event-driven computation, managing triggers and job processing.
 SQS for decoupled architecture to ensure asynchronous communication and message reliability.
 ECS and Docker for scalable, containerized transcoding using ffmpeg.
 Pay-per-use model to minimize operational costs and handle varying loads.

3.2 Design Constraints

Designing a cloud-based media transcoding system like the one illustrated in the architecture comes with
several constraints. These constraints must be carefully considered during the design phase to ensure the
solution is viable, efficient, and meets user and operational expectations. The following are key constraints
categorized under various aspects such as regulations, cost, safety, ethics, and more:
1. Regulations and Compliance:
 Data Privacy and Security: Since the system deals with media uploads, it is critical to ensure
compliance with data privacy laws (such as GDPR, HIPAA). All media files, especially if they
contain sensitive information, must be stored and transmitted securely. This requires the use of
encrypted storage (such as AWS S3 encryption) and secure transmission protocols (e.g., HTTPS).
 Intellectual Property: Media files may contain copyrighted or sensitive content. It is essential to
ensure that the system adheres to intellectual property laws, preventing unauthorized access,
modification, or distribution of the media.
 AWS Regional Compliance: Different AWS regions may have different regulatory requirements.
For instance, storing and processing media in the EU may have different compliance needs than in
the US. The system must be designed to account for regional regulations.
2. Economic Constraints:
 Cost of Cloud Resources: While AWS provides scalable infrastructure, the cost of using services
such as ECS, Lambda, and S3 can accumulate, especially with high-volume media transcoding. To
mitigate this, cost optimization strategies must be put in place, such as using serverless functions
(AWS Lambda) to minimize idle compute time and leveraging AWS cost monitoring tools to
optimize storage and compute usage.
 Cost of Transcoding: Media transcoding can be compute-intensive, particularly for high-
definition video files. The cost of using ECS with Docker containers running ffmpeg for
transcoding could become significant as the volume of media grows. Thus, the design needs to
factor in cost-effective scaling of ECS tasks.
3. Environmental Considerations:
 Energy Consumption: Running compute-heavy transcoding processes in cloud environments
consumes a lot of energy, contributing to the overall carbon footprint. The system should ideally
optimize resources and potentially use AWS regions with more sustainable energy sources (e.g.,
regions powered by renewable energy).
 Serverless and Resource Optimization: By using AWS Lambda and scaling ECS instances
dynamically, the design minimizes the use of idle resources, reducing both the energy consumption
and associated environmental impact.
4. Health and Safety:
 Operational Safety: While this system does not directly impact physical health, it is important to
ensure that the system's continuous operation is safe from cyberattacks (e.g., denial of service
attacks). This requires implementing firewalls, security groups, and monitoring to protect both the
infrastructure and data.
 Media Content Safety: If the system processes sensitive media (e.g., medical or personal videos),
there must be safeguards to ensure that the content is not improperly accessed or altered. This
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5. Manufacturability (Implementation Feasibility):
 Scalability of Services: The design must ensure that the ECS service is scalable to meet the
demand of transcoding multiple media files simultaneously. However, if the architecture is not
designed for horizontal scaling, bottlenecks may occur during high workloads. Therefore,
scalability and elasticity of services need to be included in the design.
 Service Limits: AWS services come with default quotas (e.g., limits on the number of ECS tasks
or Lambda invocations). If not addressed in the design, these limits can hinder the solution's
scalability and performance.
6. Professional and Ethical Constraints:
 Ethical Media Processing: The system must ensure that it is not used for unethical purposes, such
as processing media for unlawful activities. Clear terms of service and usage policies must be
established, and user behavior should be monitored to prevent misuse.
 Transparency and Accountability: When designing the system, it is important to ensure
transparency in its operations, particularly for clients. Clients should know how their media is being
processed, where it is being stored, and who has access to it. This helps build trust and ensures
professional integrity.
7. Social & Political Issues:
 Cross-border Data Handling: The design needs to consider social and political implications of
processing data across international borders, especially in regions with strict data sovereignty laws.
Storing or processing media in certain regions may raise concerns about government access to
private data, which must be addressed in the architecture by controlling where data is stored and
processed.
 Censorship and Media Restrictions: Some countries have strict regulations on media content.
The design may need to incorporate filtering or content-checking mechanisms to ensure the system
does not violate local laws by processing restricted or censored content.
8. Cost Constraints:
 Budgetary Limits: The budget for implementing and running the cloud architecture needs to be
controlled. Serverless services like Lambda and SQS can help reduce costs, but high volumes of
media processing could lead to higher expenses in ECS and S3 storage. Monitoring tools and
strategies such as lifecycle management for media files (e.g., archiving older files) can help reduce
long-term costs.
 Compute Resources for Transcoding: The cost of transcoding media files depends on their size
and format. High-resolution videos, for example, require more compute power and time to
transcode, driving up the costs. These must be carefully managed by optimizing the transcoding
workflow and using the most efficient algorithms.

3.3 Analysis and Feature finalization subject to constraints

In this phase, the features identified during the literature review and design specification must be refined
based on the constraints outlined in the previous section. These constraints—regulatory, economic,
environmental, ethical, and more—can influence the decision to keep, remove, or modify specific
features. The process is crucial for aligning the technical capabilities with practical limitations, ensuring
the final design is both functional and feasible.
1. Feature Removal or Simplification
 Expensive Cloud Resources: One of the key constraints in this architecture is the potential cost
of cloud infrastructure, especially when using resource-heavy tasks such as video transcoding in
Docker containers on AWS ECS. To mitigate costs, non-essential features such as ultra-high-
definition video support could be removed or minimized, focusing on standard or high-definition
formats to reduce processing power and time.
 Regional Restrictions: If specific regions or countries have strict regulations on where data can
be stored or processed, certain features like cross-region data storage might need to be limited.

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 Instead, the system could be optimized to ensure data is stored only in compliance-approved
regions, reducing complexity while staying within legal bounds.
2. Feature Modification
 Security and Privacy Enhancements: Based on the identified constraints around privacy and
intellectual property laws, the system should incorporate more robust security mechanisms, such
as encrypting media files at rest and in transit. Additionally, features like media access logs and
user authentication can be enhanced to improve accountability and traceability.
 Cost-Effective Scaling: To address economic constraints, the design may opt for a hybrid model
between serverless Lambda functions and ECS tasks. For example, Lambda could be used to handle
smaller, less compute-intensive media files, while ECS is reserved for larger files requiring heavy
transcoding. This ensures efficient use of resources based on the media workload.
3. Feature Addition
 Content Moderation: As identified under ethical and regulatory constraints, the system should
potentially include content moderation features to ensure that media files do not violate local laws
or terms of service. Automated tools for detecting inappropriate content could be integrated into
the processing pipeline, ensuring compliance with regional laws or ethical standards.
 Automated Scaling Policies: AWS Auto Scaling can be added as a feature to handle unexpected
spikes in workload. This would ensure that the system can scale up or down dynamically without
manual intervention, reducing the risk of system downtime or overload when handling large
volumes of media.
4. Optimized Transcoding Workflows
 Efficient Transcoding Algorithms: Given the constraint of high computational costs, the
selection of transcoding algorithms like ffmpeg needs to be carefully analyzed. Optimizing
transcoding presets for various output formats can help reduce the processing time and associated
costs without compromising on quality. For instance, H.264 compression might be used for a
balance between quality and efficiency.
 Media File Lifecycle Management: To reduce long-term storage costs (a key economic
constraint), features for media file lifecycle management can be added. This includes automatic
deletion of older files or archiving media after a certain period, ensuring that the system does not
store unnecessary files indefinitely.
5. Constraint-Specific Analysis
 Environmental Sustainability: In response to environmental constraints, the architecture could
include features to ensure energy-efficient transcoding processes, such as running transcoding tasks
in AWS regions powered by renewable energy sources. This would align the system with modern
sustainability practices.
 Ethical Considerations in User Control: Ethically, the system should include user-access
controls that ensure only authorized users can access certain media. This could involve integrating
IAM (Identity and Access Management) policies and role-based access control (RBAC) to limit
media exposure based on user roles.
6. Finalized Feature List
Based on the above analysis, the finalized features would include:
 Serverless Functionality (AWS Lambda): For lightweight, cost-effective media processing.
 ECS-Based Transcoding: For high-quality, resource-intensive media transcoding using ffmpeg.
 Advanced Security: End-to-end encryption for media storage and transmission.
 Cost Optimization Features: AWS Auto Scaling, media lifecycle management, and workload
partitioning between ECS and Lambda.
 Content Moderation and Compliance: Automated tools for detecting inappropriate content and
ensuring compliance with local laws.
 Monitoring and Logging: Detailed audit logs for user activity and media access tracking.
 Cross-region Compliance: Controls to ensure data is processed only in authorized regions.

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3.4 Design Flow

In the design flow phase, the system's overall structure and processes must be carefully defined. Here, we
consider at least two alternative designs or approaches to achieve the project's goals. Both alternatives
should address the system's media processing requirements while optimizing performance, scalability,
and cost. After proposing both alternatives, an analysis is performed to determine which design is the
most appropriate based on constraints, efficiency, and effectiveness.

Alternative 1: Fully Serverless Architecture

In this design approach, the entire media transcoding workflow is handled using serverless technologies,
minimizing infrastructure management. AWS services such as Lambda, S3, and SQS play key roles in
automating media processing.
1. Flow Process:
o Media Upload: Media files are uploaded to the S3 Upload Bucket, which triggers an S3
event notification.
o SQS Trigger: The S3 event sends a message to an SQS queue. The message includes details
of the media file.
o Lambda Execution: An AWS Lambda function is triggered by SQS. It processes the
message from the queue, extracting metadata (e.g., file size, type) and triggers the
transcoding process.
o Lambda Transcoding: The Lambda function uses third-party libraries (such as ffmpeg) to
transcode the media file into different formats.
o Output Storage: The processed media files are stored back in an S3 Output Bucket.
2. Advantages:
o Cost-Effective: Since Lambda is serverless, costs are based on usage, ensuring that no
additional charges occur during idle times.
o Scalability: Lambda automatically scales with the number of requests, making it ideal for
unpredictable workloads.
o Ease of Deployment: Managing serverless infrastructure is easier, reducing operational
overhead.
3. Drawbacks:
o Lambda Timeout Limit: Lambda functions have a maximum execution timeout of 15
minutes, which may be insufficient for processing larger media files.
o Limited Resources: Lambda functions are constrained in terms of memory and CPU,
making it difficult to handle high-performance transcoding.

Alternative 2: Hybrid Approach Using ECS and Lambda

This design incorporates both serverless and containerized services for different parts of the workflow.
While simple tasks are handled by Lambda, more resource-intensive operations like media transcoding
are offloaded to a containerized environment using ECS (Elastic Container Service).
1. Flow Process:
o Media Upload: Similar to the serverless design, media is uploaded to the S3 Upload Bucket,
which triggers an event notification to an SQS queue.
o Lambda Trigger: An AWS Lambda function checks for new messages in the SQS queue,
extracts metadata, and initiates an ECS task to handle media transcoding.
o ECS Task: The ECS service runs Docker containers with customized configurations. Inside
these containers, tools such as ffmpeg are used to transcode the media file.
o Result Storage: After transcoding is complete, the container uploads the processed media
back to the S3 Output Bucket.

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 2. Advantages:
o Powerful Processing: ECS allows the use of Docker containers, giving more control over
resource allocation (CPU, memory). This makes it suitable for high-performance
transcoding of large media files.
o Flexibility: Docker containers can be customized with the required libraries and
configurations, providing greater flexibility.
3. Drawbacks:
o Higher Management Overhead: ECS requires management of cluster resources, which can
increase operational complexity.
o Costs: Running containers continuously can incur more significant costs than Lambda,
particularly for low-traffic scenarios.

Alternative 3: Dedicated EC2 Instances with Auto Scaling

Another design option is to use Amazon EC2 instances for transcoding while incorporating auto-scaling
to manage workload fluctuations. EC2 gives the most control over the infrastructure and allows for the
implementation of specialized transcoding software.
1. Flow Process:
o Media Upload: Similar to the other designs, media is uploaded to an S3 bucket and triggers
an event notification.
o EC2 Processing: Instead of Lambda or ECS, an EC2 instance is started automatically when
a new media file is uploaded. The EC2 instance runs transcoding software (e.g., ffmpeg) to
process the media.
o Auto Scaling: If multiple files are uploaded simultaneously, AWS Auto Scaling launches
additional EC2 instances to handle the increased load.
o Storage: The transcoded media is stored back in the S3 Output Bucket.
2. Advantages:
o Complete Control: EC2 offers full control over instance configuration, allowing for
powerful processing capabilities without restrictions.
o Auto Scaling: Instances can scale up and down based on demand, ensuring the system is
responsive during peak times.
o Long Processing Tasks: EC2 has no execution time limits, making it suitable for very large
files and extended media processing tasks.
3. Drawbacks:
o Cost: Running EC2 instances continuously, especially with high-performance
configurations, can be expensive.
o Management Overhead: EC2 instances require continuous monitoring, patching, and
management of resources, increasing operational complexity.

Analysis of the Three Designs

 Serverless (Lambda): Best for smaller workloads, rapid scaling, and minimal infrastructure
management but may struggle with large file sizes and processing time limits.
 Hybrid (Lambda + ECS): Combines the benefits of serverless for light tasks and containerized
services for heavy transcoding, offering flexibility and power. However, it introduces additional
complexity in managing both Lambda and ECS.
 Dedicated EC2: Offers the most power and control but incurs high costs and requires intensive
management, making it best suited for very high-volume, resource-intensive workloads.

3.5 Design Selection

In this section, we evaluate the three proposed designs in terms of scalability, cost-efficiency, ease of
management, performance, and adaptability to constraints. The final decision is made by weighing the

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advantages and disadvantages of each design and selecting the one that offers the most balanced solution
for the project’s objectives.

Comparison of Design Alternatives

1. Serverless Architecture (Lambda-based):
 Advantages:
o Highly cost-effective, as charges are based on actual usage, with no cost during idle
periods.
o Automatic scaling is inherent to AWS Lambda, which efficiently handles unpredictable
workloads.
o Minimal operational management since there is no need to manage servers.
o Fast deployment and simple architecture make it easy to implement.
 Disadvantages:
o Timeout limitations of 15 minutes per Lambda function can cause issues with larger media
files that require more processing time.
o Resource constraints: Lambda’s memory and CPU capacity are limited, making it less
suitable for high-performance processing tasks like video transcoding.
 Best Use Case: This design is ideal for lightweight tasks or systems handling small to medium-
sized media files.

2. Hybrid Architecture (Lambda + ECS):

 Advantages:
o Best of both worlds: Combines Lambda's event-driven, serverless nature with ECS’s
containerized environment for heavy transcoding tasks.
o High flexibility: Containers can be customized to the needs of the transcoding tasks,
leveraging tools like ffmpeg.
o Scalability: ECS scales based on demand, ensuring sufficient processing power for large
media files.
o Cost-efficient: By leveraging Lambda for lighter tasks and using ECS for only resource-
heavy operations, costs are managed efficiently.
 Disadvantages:
o More complex to manage than a fully serverless system. Requires managing ECS clusters
alongside Lambda functions.
o Potential cost increase due to the need for continuously running ECS tasks if the workload
spikes.
 Best Use Case: Ideal for systems handling both small and large media files with varying resource
demands, combining the efficiency of serverless for triggers and the power of containers for
processing.

3. EC2-based Architecture (Auto-Scaling EC2 Instances):

 Advantages:
o Provides full control over the environment, with the ability to allocate any required
resources (CPU, memory, storage).
o No time limits on media processing, making it suitable for long-running or resource-
intensive tasks.
o Auto-scaling capabilities ensure that EC2 instances can handle high workloads during peak
times and shut down during low usage.
 Disadvantages:
o Higher cost: Running EC2 instances, especially high-performance ones, can incur
significant costs, particularly during periods of low usage.
o Increased management overhead: Requires constant monitoring, maintenance, and

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 patching of EC2 instances.
o Slower deployment and scaling compared to serverless alternatives.
 Best Use Case: Suitable for very high-volume systems with large files and long processing tasks,
but not ideal for cost-sensitive projects.

Final Design Selection: Hybrid Architecture (Lambda + ECS)

After comparing the three alternatives, the Hybrid Architecture using Lambda and ECS is selected for
the following reasons:
1. Scalability: The hybrid solution offers the best scalability. Lambda can scale to handle event-based
tasks, while ECS can handle resource-heavy processes like media transcoding. This combination
ensures that the system can scale efficiently while keeping resource costs under control.
2. Cost-Effectiveness: Unlike EC2, which requires continuous instance management and incurs
ongoing costs, the hybrid system leverages Lambda’s pay-as-you-go model for lighter tasks. ECS
is only spun up for heavier processing tasks, leading to overall cost savings.
3. Flexibility: Containers within ECS can be highly customized to meet the specific needs of the
project. This allows for the use of custom libraries and software (such as ffmpeg) without the
limitations of Lambda’s execution time or resource constraints.
4. Performance: The hybrid system ensures that media transcoding, which is resource-intensive, is
handled in a containerized environment that is powerful and flexible enough to support high-
performance workloads, while smaller, event-driven tasks are efficiently managed by Lambda.
5. Management: Although slightly more complex than a purely serverless architecture, the hybrid
approach is still easier to manage than a full EC2-based solution. AWS provides services like
Fargate (serverless compute engine for ECS) that can minimize the operational burden of managing
containers.

3.6 Implementation Plan/Methodology

Fig. 2 Flowchart

The implementation plan is designed for efficient and scalable media processing using AWS cloud
services. The workflow is automated to handle uploads, trigger processing tasks, and store outputs,
ensuring minimal manual intervention. Below is a concise breakdown of the methodology:
1. Upload Bucket (S3):

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 o Users upload media files to the S3 bucket, which triggers an event.
2. SQS Queue:
o The event sends a message to SQS, which acts as a buffer and ensures orderly file
processing.
3. Lambda Function:
o AWS Lambda listens to the SQS queue. Upon detecting a message, it triggers the
processing task in ECS.
4. ECS with Docker:
o ECS runs a Docker container with ffmpeg in a Ubuntu environment. The container
handles transcoding and other media processing tasks.
5. Output Bucket (S3):
o Once processed, the media file is uploaded to the S3 Output Bucket for storage and
access.

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 Chapter IV: RESULTS ANALYSIS AND VALIDATION

4.1 Result
The project for creating a media management and processing system involved the utilization of
modern tools and methodologies across different stages, ensuring that the solution was robust,
efficient, and user-friendly. Below is a detailed breakdown of the implementation:

1. Analysis
Authentication and Security:
The project required the implementation of a secure login system, as seen in the provided images.
Users authenticate using their email and password, with an additional option to save login
credentials (“Remember me” checkbox). This authentication system is integrated with modern
security protocols such as SSL/TLS encryption, preventing unauthorized access.
The system also supports password recovery (“Forgot your password?” option), ensuring a user-
friendly experience in case of credential loss.

Media Lifecycle Management:

The platform is designed to manage various media files (videos, images). The interface allows
users to upload, import, and view media content directly from the dashboard. This ensures that
users have direct access to manage their content effectively.
A dashboard overview (as seen in the last image) presents users with recently uploaded media
files and allows them to continue editing or processing those files as per their requirements.
Cloud-Based Architecture:
The system is integrated with cloud services for storage and processing of media. Amazon S3
buckets are used for storing uploaded media files, providing scalability and data durability.
Media processing (e.g., transcoding) is handled by cloud services like AWS Elastic Transcoder,
ensuring the system can handle multiple formats and sizes of media files.

2. Design Drawings/Schematics
User Interface Design:
The login interface is clean and modern, focusing on user convenience and accessibility. It uses
minimalistic forms for email and password input with clear navigation buttons (e.g., “Create
your account” and “Log in”). This user-centric design ensures ease of use for first-time and
returning users.
The dashboard design is straightforward, showing recent uploads and clear action buttons for
media handling (Upload, Import, Record, and Host options). This interface allows users to
manage their media content in an organized and intuitive manner.

Data Flow Design:

A logical data flow for handling user input (authentication, media uploads) was mapped out.
This design incorporates data security protocols, user data validation, and seamless media
uploads.
Media files flow from user input to cloud storage, where they are transcoded and processed. The
result is sent back to the user interface for further actions (like sharing, viewing, or hosting).

System Architecture:
The backend was designed using microservices architecture. Separate services manage different
tasks such as authentication, media uploads, processing, and storage. This modular approach
ensures the system is scalable and each component can be updated independently.

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A CDN (Content Delivery Network) was used to distribute media content efficiently to end-
users, ensuring faster loading times and better performance for large files.

3. Report Preparation
Project Documentation:
Detailed reports were prepared at each stage of development, from design to deployment. These
reports included the technical specifications of the system, such as media formats supported,
cloud storage architecture, security protocols, and API integration.
A comprehensive project report highlighted the key milestones and deliverables, ensuring that
stakeholders had clear insights into the project’s progress.

Media Analysis Reports:

A specific part of the reporting involved analyzing media processing speeds, formats handled,
and overall system performance. For instance, processing times for 4K media files were
compared with lower resolution formats to ensure system scalability.

4. Project Management and Communication

Collaboration Tools:
The team utilized project management tools such as Jira and Trello for tracking tasks, assigning
responsibilities, and monitoring progress. These tools helped in aligning the team’s work with
the project’s overall timeline.
Continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines were set up using Jenkins and
GitHub Actions. This ensured that any code committed by the development team was tested and
deployed in real-time, reducing the risk of errors during deployment.

Version Control:
Git was used for version control, allowing the team to work on different modules simultaneously.
Branching strategies were implemented to manage the development of new features without
disrupting the main application.
Pull requests and code reviews were enforced, ensuring code quality and minimizing bugs before
merging into the main branch.

Communication:
Slack was the primary communication tool for daily standups, feedback loops, and resolving
technical blockers. Clear channels were established for different workstreams like frontend,
backend, and media processing.

5.Testing/Characterization/Interpretation/Data Validation

System Testing:
Rigorous testing was conducted to validate the functionality of the system. Unit tests were
written for key features like user login, media uploads, and media processing. Automated testing
suites were used to verify that new code did not break existing functionality.
The system was load-tested to ensure it could handle multiple users uploading large media files
simultaneously. Cloud-based testing tools like AWS CloudWatch were used to monitor system
performance under varying loads.
Media Processing Validation:

Various media formats (e.g., MP4, AVI, MKV) were uploaded and tested to ensure compatibility
with the system. The accuracy of the transcoding process was validated by comparing output

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formats and resolutions with the original files.
Performance testing included checking how long different file sizes took to upload and
transcode. This provided data on system scalability and processing efficiency for files ranging
from small (1-5MB) to large (500MB and above).

Security Testing:
The system underwent security testing to prevent vulnerabilities. Techniques such as penetration
testing and code analysis were employed to ensure that sensitive information (passwords, media
files) was protected through encryption and secure protocols.
Access controls were implemented and tested to ensure that only authorized users could access,
upload, or modify media files.

Performance Metrics:
The platform’s speed and responsiveness were benchmarked under different conditions. For
instance, tests were conducted to measure how quickly media files appeared in the user
dashboard after upload and processing.
Data validation ensured that media uploads completed successfully and any errors (e.g.,
incomplete uploads) were handled with appropriate feedback to the user.

Fig. 3 Login UI

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Fig. 5 :- Home Page

Fig. 6:- Video Uploading

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 Chapter V: CONCLUSION AND FUTURE SCOPE

5.1 Conclusion

The media management and processing system successfully integrates modern cloud-based technologies
to provide a scalable and secure solution for handling various media types. It ensures smooth user
experiences, allowing users to upload, import, and manage media files with ease. Key features like secure
authentication, media transcoding, and cloud storage were implemented to meet the requirements of the
project.
The system’s modular architecture, backed by microservices, cloud infrastructure, and CI/CD pipelines,
ensures that it is not only robust but also scalable, with the capacity to handle high traffic and large media
files efficiently. The inclusion of content delivery networks (CDNs) further enhances performance, making
the system capable of delivering media content quickly to users across different geographical regions.
Moreover, the solution ensures data security through encrypted communication, secure login protocols,
and comprehensive user access controls. Rigorous testing of system functionalities, load, and security
measures contributed to the overall robustness of the platform.

5.2 Future Scope

While the project successfully meets its objectives, several improvements and additional features can be
explored to enhance the system's functionality and performance in the future:
1. AI-Powered Media Processing:
 Automatic Media Tagging: Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML)
algorithms can allow for automatic tagging, categorization, and labeling of media content based on
its content (e.g., facial recognition, object detection).
 Content Personalization: AI can also be used to recommend media content to users based on their
previous interactions and preferences, creating a personalized experience.
2. Real-Time Media Streaming:
 Incorporating live-streaming capabilities with real-time transcoding and adaptive bitrate streaming
would allow users to broadcast live events directly from the platform. This can be especially useful
for content creators and businesses looking for a comprehensive media solution.
3. Integration with Advanced Video Editing Tools:
 Adding in-browser video and image editing features would enhance the platform’s utility by
allowing users to edit media files directly after uploading, without needing external tools.
4. Enhanced Security Features:
 Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): While the current system has secure login mechanisms,
adding multi-factor authentication will provide an additional layer of security for sensitive user
data.
 Blockchain-Based Media Ownership: Blockchain can be integrated for tracking media file
ownership, enabling users to prove ownership of original content and ensuring transparency and
security in media distribution.
5. Global Expansion via Edge Computing:
 Deploying edge computing infrastructure in conjunction with the current CDN setup can
significantly reduce latency by processing media at data centers closer to the end-users. This will
improve system performance, especially for users in remote locations.
6. Integration with Social Media Platforms:
 The platform can be enhanced by allowing direct sharing of media content to social media
platforms like Instagram, YouTube, or Facebook. This will streamline the media publishing
process, enabling users to reach a broader audience.

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7. Mobile Application:
 Developing a mobile application for Android and iOS will make the system more accessible to
users who prefer managing and processing their media on the go. Mobile apps can also leverage
device-specific features like the camera for direct media uploads.
8. Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) Integration:
 In the future, the system can be extended to support AR and VR media. This could open up new
possibilities for immersive media experiences, particularly in entertainment, education, and
marketing industries.

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 APPENDICIES

User-controller

import mongoose from "mongoose";

import { User } from "../models/user.model.js";
import { ApiErrors } from "../utils/ApiErrors.js";
import { ApiResponse } from "../utils/ApiResponse.js";
import { asyncHandler } from "../utils/asyncHandler.js";
import { SendErrResponse } from "../utils/ErrorResponse.js";
import { uploadOnS3 } from "../utils/s3.js";
import jwt from "jsonwebtoken";
import { sendEmail,verifyOtp } from "../utils/Email.js";
const options = {
httpOnly: true,
secure: process.env.NODE_ENV === "production",
};

const generateAccessAndRefreshToken = async (userId) => {

try {
const user = await User.findById(userId);
const accessToken = user.generateAccessToken();
const refreshToken = user.generateRefreshToken();
user.refreshToken = refreshToken;
await user.save();
return { accessToken, refreshToken };
} catch (err) {
throw new ApiErrors(
400,
"Error while generating Access and Refresh tokens."
);
}
};

const registerUser = asyncHandler(async (req, res) => {

try {
const { fullname, email, username, password } = req.body;
if (
[fullname, email, username, password].some((field) => {
field?.trim() === "";
})
){
throw new ApiErrors(400, "All fields are required");
}
const existedUser = await User.findOne({
$or: [{ email }, { username }],
});
if (existedUser) {
throw new ApiErrors(409, "User already existed");
}
let avatar = "";

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 if (req.files?.avatar?.[0]?.path) {
avatar = await uploadOnS3(req.files.avatar[0], username);
}
let cover = "";
if (req.files?.cover?.[0]?.path) {
cover = await uploadOnS3(req.files.cover[0], `${username}Cover`);
}

const newUser = await User.create({

fullname,
email,
username: username.toLowerCase(),
password,
avatar: avatar || "",
coverImage: cover || "",
});

const createdUser = await User.findById(newUser._id).select(

"-password -refreshToken"
);
if (!createdUser) {
throw new ApiErrors(500, "Failed to create user");
}

sendEmail(newUser._id, email);

return res
.status(201)
.json(new ApiResponse(201, "User created successfully", createdUser));
} catch (err) {
SendErrResponse(err, res);
}
});

const loginUser = asyncHandler(async (req, res) => {

try {
const { email, username, password } = req.body;
if ((!username && !email) || !password) {
throw new ApiErrors(400, "Username or email and password is required");
}
const user = await User.findOne({
$or: [{ username }, { email }],
});
if (!user) {
throw new ApiErrors(404, "User does not exist");
}
const isPasswordValid = await user.isPasswordCorrect(password);
if (!isPasswordValid) {
throw new ApiErrors(401, "Invalid user credentials");
}
const { accessToken, refreshToken } = await generateAccessAndRefreshToken(

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 user._id
);
const loggedInUser = await User.findById(user._id).select(
"-password -refreshToken"
);

return res
.status(200)
.cookie("accessToken", accessToken, options)
.cookie("refreshToken", refreshToken, options)
.json(
new ApiResponse(200, "User logged in Successfully", {
user: loggedInUser,
accessToken,
refreshToken,
})
);
} catch (err) {
SendErrResponse(err, res);
}
});

const logoutUser = asyncHandler(async (req, res) => {

try {
const user = await User.findByIdAndUpdate(
req.user._id,
{
$set: {
refreshToken: undefined,
},
},
{
new: true,
}
);
return res
.status(200)
.clearCookie("accessToken")
.clearCookie("refreshToken")
.json(new ApiResponse(200, {}, "User logged Out."));
} catch (err) {
SendErrResponse(err, res);
}
});

const refreshAccessToken = asyncHandler(async (req, res) => {

try {
const incomingToken = req.cookies.refreshToken || req.body.refreshToken;
if (!incomingToken) {
throw new ApiErrors(401, "Unauthorized request");
}

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 const decodeToken = jwt.verify(
incomingToken,
process.env.REFRESH_TOKEN_SECRET
);
const user = await User.findById(decodeToken?._id);
if (!user) {
throw new ApiErrors(401, "Invalid token");
}
if (incomingToken !== user?.refreshToken) {
throw new ApiErrors(401, "invalid token");
}

const { accessToken, refreshToken } = await generateAccessAndRefreshToken(

user?._id
);

return res
.status(200)
.cookie("accessToken", accessToken, options)
.cookie("refreshToken", refreshToken, options)
.json(
new ApiResponse(200, "Tokens reset", { accessToken, refreshToken })
);
} catch (error) {
SendErrResponse(error, res);
}
});

const changeCurrentPassword = asyncHandler(async (req, res) => {

try {
const { oldPassword, newPassword } = req.body;
if (!oldPassword || !newPassword) {
throw new ApiErrors(400, "Required both old and new passwords");
}
const user = await User.findById(req.user?._id);
const isPasswordCorrect = await user.isPasswordCorrect(oldPassword);
if (!isPasswordCorrect) {
throw new ApiErrors(401, "Invalid password");
}
user.password = newPassword;
user.save();
return res.status(200).json(new ApiResponse(200, "Password changed", {}));
} catch (error) {
SendErrResponse(error, res);
}
});

const changeUserImage = asyncHandler(async (req, res) => {

try {
if (!req?.files?.avatar?.[0] && !req?.files?.cover?.[0]) {
throw new ApiErrors(400, "images are required");

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 }
const user = await User.findById(req.user?._id);
if (req?.files?.avatar?.[0]) {
const avatarImage = await uploadOnS3(
req?.files?.avatar?.[0],
user?.username
);
user.avatar = avatarImage;
}
if (req?.files?.cover?.[0]) {
const cover = await uploadOnS3(
req?.files?.cover?.[0],
`${user?.username}Cover`
);
user.coverImage = cover;
}
user.save();
return res.status(200).json(new ApiResponse(200, "Image updated", {}));
} catch (error) {
SendErrResponse(error, res);
}
});

const getUserData = asyncHandler(async (req, res) => {

try {
const user = await User.aggregate([
{
$match: {
_id: new mongoose.Types.ObjectId(req.user?._id) // Ensure req.user._id exists
}
},
{
$lookup: {
from: "videos",
localField: "_id",
foreignField: "owner",
as: "uploads",

}
},
{
"$project":{
"refreshToken":0,
"password":0,
"updatedAt":0,
"_id":0
}
}
]);

if (!user.length) {

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 throw new ApiErrors(400, "User not found");
}

return res.status(201).json(
new ApiResponse(
201,
"User",
{ user: user[0] }
)
);

} catch (error) {
SendErrResponse(error, res);
}
});

const verifyUser = asyncHandler(async(req,res)=>{

try {
const {otp,userId} = req.body
if(!otp){
throw new ApiErrors(400,"OTP is required")
}
await verifyOtp(otp,userId)
const user = await User.findById(userId)
const { accessToken, refreshToken } = await generateAccessAndRefreshToken(
user._id
);
const loggedInUser = await User.findById(user._id).select(
"-password -refreshToken"
);

return res
.status(200)
.cookie("accessToken", accessToken, options)
.cookie("refreshToken", refreshToken, options)
.json(
new ApiResponse(200, "User logged in Successfully", {
user: loggedInUser,
accessToken,
refreshToken,
})
);
} catch (error) {
SendErrResponse(error,res)
}
})

export {
registerUser,
loginUser,
logoutUser,

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 refreshAccessToken,
changeCurrentPassword,
changeUserImage,
getUserData,
verifyUser
};

Video-Controller

import { User } from "../models/user.model.js";

import { Video } from "../models/video.model.js";
import { ApiErrors } from "../utils/ApiErrors.js";
import { ApiResponse } from "../utils/ApiResponse.js";
import { asyncHandler } from "../utils/asyncHandler.js";
import { SendErrResponse } from "../utils/ErrorResponse.js";
import { uploadOnS3 } from "../utils/s3.js";
import { uploadVideoOnS3 } from "../utils/uploadVideo.js";
import {v4 as uuidv4} from 'uuid'
const uploadVideo = asyncHandler(async(req,res)=>{
try {
const {title,description} = req.body
const filepath = req?.files?.video?.[0]
const thumbnail = req?.files?.thumb?.[0]
if(!filepath){
throw new ApiErrors(400,"Video file is required")
}
const filename = await uploadVideoOnS3(filepath,uuidv4())
let thumb = ""
if(thumbnail){
thumb = await uploadOnS3(thumbnail,`${filename}Thumb`)
}
const video = await Video.create({
title,
description,
videoFile: filename,
thumbnail:thumb,
owner: req.user?._id,
})
const createVideo = await Video.findById(video._id)
if(!createVideo){
throw new ApiErrors(500,"Error registering video")
}
console.log(createVideo)
return res
.status(200)
.json(
new ApiResponse(
200,
"Video Uploaded",
{video:createVideo}

37
 )
)
} catch (error) {
SendErrResponse(error,res)
}
})

const fetchVideo = asyncHandler(async(req,res)=>{

try {
const {videoId} = req.params
const video = await Video.findById(videoId)
video.views = Number(video.views) + 1
video.save()
return res
.status(200)
.json(
new ApiResponse(
200,
"Video fecthed",
{video}
)
)
} catch (error) {
SendErrResponse(error,res)
}
})

const fetchPublishedVideos = asyncHandler(async(req,res)=>{

try {
const videoList = await Video.aggregate([
{
"$match": {
isPublished: true
},
},
{
$lookup: {
from: "users",
let: { ownerId: "$owner" },
pipeline: [
{
$match: {
$expr: {
$eq: ["$_id", "$$ownerId"]
}
}
},
{
$project: {
username: 1,
avatar: 1

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 }
}
],
as: "owner"
}
},
])
if(!videoList.length){
throw new ApiErrors(404,"No videos found")
}
return res
.status(200)
.json(
new ApiResponse(
200,
"Videos fetched",
{videoList}
)
)
} catch (error) {
SendErrResponse(error,res)
}
})

const publishVideo = asyncHandler(async(req,res)=>{

try {
const {videoId} = req.params
const video = await Video.findById(videoId)
video.isPublished = true
video.save()
return res
.status(200)
.json(
new ApiResponse(
200,
"Video published",
{video}
)
)
} catch (error) {
SendErrResponse(error,res)
}
})

const fetchVideos = asyncHandler(async(req,res)=>{

try {
const videos = await Video.find({owner:req.user?._id})
return res
.status(200)
.json(
new ApiResponse(

39
 200,
"Videos fetched",
{videos}
)
)
} catch (error) {
SendErrResponse(error,res)
}
})

export {uploadVideo,fetchVideo,fetchPublishedVideos,publishVideo,fetchVideos}

Video Upoad:-

import AWS from 'aws-sdk';

import fs from 'fs';
import { ApiErrors } from './ApiErrors.js';

AWS.config.update({
accessKeyId: process.env.AWS_ACCESS_KEY,
secretAccessKey: process.env.AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY,
region: process.env.AWS_REGION,
});

const S3 = new AWS.S3();

export const uploadVideoOnS3 = async (file, name) => {

try {
const fileContent = fs.createReadStream(file.path);
const params = {
Bucket: process.env.VIDEO_UPLOAD_BUCKET,
Key: `${name}`,
Body: fileContent,
};

const uploadPromise = S3.upload(params).on('httpUploadProgress', (event) => {

console.log("upload progress", event.loaded, "/", event.total);
}).promise();
const data = await uploadPromise;
fs.unlinkSync(file.path)

return data.Key; // Return the uploaded key (file name)

} catch (err) {
fs.unlinkSync(file.path)
throw new ApiErrors(500, "Error uploading video");
}

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};

Authorization:-

// import { userLogin } from "@/utils/auth.services/auth.service";

import { NextRequest, NextResponse } from "next/server";
import { userLogin } from "@/services/auth/auth.services";
export const POST = async (req: NextRequest) => {
try {
const body = await req.json();
const resp = await userLogin(body);
const data = await resp.json();
const cookies = resp.headers.get("set-cookie");
return new NextResponse(JSON.stringify(data), {
headers: {
"set-cookie": cookies || "",
},
});
} catch (error) {
console.error("Error:", error);
return NextResponse.json(
{ error: "Something went wrong" },
{ status: 500 }
);
}
};

export const GET = async (req: NextRequest) => {

try {
const resp = await fetch(`${process.env.NEXT_PUBLIC_API_URL}/user`, {
method: "GET",
headers: {
"Content-type": "application/json",
Cookie: req.headers.get("cookie") || "",
},
credentials: "include",
});
const data = await resp.json();
console.log(data);
return new NextResponse(JSON.stringify(data));
} catch (error) {
console.error("Error:", error);
return NextResponse.json(
{ error: "Something went wrong" },
{ status: 500 }
);
}
};

41
import { NextRequest, NextResponse } from "next/server";
export const POST = async (req: NextRequest) => {
try {
const body = await req.json();
const resp = await fetch(`${process.env.NEXT_PUBLIC_API_URL}/user/verify`, {
method: "POST",
body: JSON.stringify(body),
headers: {
"Content-Type": "application/json",
},
credentials: "include",
});
const data = await resp.json();
const cookies = resp.headers.get("set-cookie");
// if (cookies) {
// res.headers.set('set-cookie', cookies);
// }
return new NextResponse(JSON.stringify(data), {
headers: {
"set-cookie": cookies || "",
},
});
} catch (error) {
console.error("Error:", error);
return NextResponse.json(
{ error: "Something went wrong" },
{ status: 500 }
);
}
};

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Home Page:-

"use client";
import { MainHeader } from "@/components/header/main";
import { Sidebar } from "@/components/sidebar";
import { MainPageContent } from "@/components/pages/main";
import { useState } from "react";

const Home = () => {

const [sidebar, setSidebar] = useState(false);
return (
<div className="h-full relative w-screen flex">
<aside className={sidebar ? "md:w-[300px] w-screen" : "hidden"}>
<Sidebar setSidebar={(e) => setSidebar(e)} />
</aside>
<main>
<header
className={sidebar ? "md:w-[calc(100vw-300px)] md:block hidden" : "w-screen"}
>
<MainHeader setSidebar={(e) => setSidebar(e)} sidebar={sidebar} />
</header>
<section className="px-5 py-2">
<MainPageContent/>
</section>
</main>
</div>
);
};

export default Home;

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"use client";
import { Input } from "@/components/commons/input";
import { VideoUploadForm } from "@/components/forms/video.upload";
import { UserProfile } from "@/components/pages/avatar";
import { Button } from "@/components/ui/button";
import { Card, CardContent, CardHeader, CardTitle } from "@/components/ui/card";
import { Separator } from "@/components/ui/separator";
import { useAppDispatch } from "@/reducers/store";
import { SelectedVideoUpload } from "@/reducers/videos/videos.action";
import { IMetaVideoStore } from "@/services/videos/videos.types";
import { UploadCloudIcon } from "lucide-react";
import Link from "next/link";
import { useRouter } from "next/navigation";
import { useRef, useState } from "react";

export default function VideoUpload() {

const inputRef = useRef<HTMLInputElement>(null);
const dispatch = useAppDispatch();
const [file, setFile] = useState<File | null>(null);
const [fileUrl, setFileUrl] = useState<string | null>(null);
const router = useRouter();
const handleFileChange = async (
event: React.ChangeEvent<HTMLInputElement>
) => {
const file = event.target.files?.[0];
if (file) {
console.log("Selected file:", file);
const fileUrl = URL.createObjectURL(file);
setFile(file);
setFileUrl(fileUrl);
}
};

return (
<div className="w-screen">
<header className="w-full h-16">
<input
ref={inputRef}
type="file"
className="hidden"
accept="video/*" // Restrict file type to video only
onChange={handleFileChange}
/>
<div className="w-full flex items-center h-full justify-between px-2 pl-5">
<Link href="/" className="text-2xl font-semibold flex items-center">
el
<span className="font-bold hidden md:block font-kanit">videos</span>
</Link>

44
 <div className="flex items-center">
<Separator orientation="vertical" className="mr-3 h-10" />
<UserProfile />
</div>
</div>
<Separator />
</header>
{!fileUrl && (
<main className="w-full max-w-[700px] mx-auto h-auto p-3 shadow-md rounded-lg mt-10">
<div className="w-full h border-dotted border border-zinc-300 p-3 flex flex-col items-center">
<UploadCloudIcon size={100} />
<h1 className="text-lg font-bold mt-5">Upload your video</h1>
<p className="text-sm text-gray-500">
Drag and drop your video here or click to upload
</p>
<Button
variant="outline"
className="mt-5"
onClick={() => inputRef.current?.click()}
>
Upload
</Button>
</div>
</main>
)}
{fileUrl && file && (
<div className="flex flex-col items-center space-y-5">
<div className="w-full max-w-[700px] mx-auto mt-5">
<video
src={fileUrl}
autoPlay
className="w-full h-auto rounded-md"
/>
</div>
{/* <div className="max-w-[700px] w-full rounded-md border py-3 px-5">
<p className="text-xl font-extralight my-5">Enter Video Details</p>
<VideoUploadForm videoFile={file} />
</div> */}
<Card className="max-w-[700px] w-full">
<CardHeader>
<CardTitle>Enter Video Details</CardTitle>
</CardHeader>
<Separator/>
<CardContent className="mt-5">
<VideoUploadForm videoFile={file} />
</CardContent>
</Card>
</div>
)}
</div>
);

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}

Home Layout:-

import type { Metadata } from "next";

import localFont from "next/font/local";
import "./globals.css";

const geistSans = localFont({

src: "./fonts/GeistVF.woff",
variable: "--font-geist-sans",
weight: "100 900",
});
const geistMono = localFont({
src: "./fonts/GeistMonoVF.woff",
variable: "--font-geist-mono",
weight: "100 900",
});

export const metadata: Metadata = {

title: "Create Next App",
description: "Generated by create next app",
};

export default function RootLayout({

children,
}: Readonly<{
children: React.ReactNode;
}>) {
return (
<html lang="en">
<body
className={`${geistSans.variable} ${geistMono.variable} antialiased relative`}
>
{children}
</body>
</html>
);
}

46
"use client";

import { useAppDispatch, useAppSelector } from "@/reducers/store";

import { setUserDetails } from "@/reducers/user/user.actions";
import { usePathname } from "next/navigation";
import { useEffect } from "react";
import { useQuery } from "react-query";

export default function UserAuthVerification({

children,
}: {
children: React.ReactNode;
}) {
const { isLoggedIn } = useAppSelector((root) => root.auth);
const dispatch = useAppDispatch();
const pathname = usePathname();
const { data } = useQuery(
"user",
async () => {
console.log("fetching user ...");
const response = await fetch("/api/auth/login", {
method: "GET",
credentials: "include",
});
return await response.json();
},
{
enabled: !isLoggedIn && !pathname.includes("auth"),
}
);
useEffect(() => {
if (data) {
dispatch(setUserDetails(data.data.user));
}
}, [data]);
return <>{children}</>;
}

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Services:-

import { ILoginPayload, IRegPayload } from "./auth.types";

export const registerUser = (payload: IRegPayload) => {

const body = {
name: `${payload.firstName} ${payload.lastName}`,
...payload,
};
return fetch(`${process.env.NEXT_PUBLIC_API_URL}/user/register`, {
method: "POST",
headers: {
"Content-Type": "application/json",
},
body: JSON.stringify(body),
});
};

export const verifyUser = (body: { id: string; otp: string }) => {

console.log(body);
return fetch(`${process.env.NEXT_PUBLIC_API_URL}/auth/verify`, {
method: "POST",
headers: {
"Content-Type": "application/json",
},
body: JSON.stringify(body),
});
};

export const userLogin = async (body: ILoginPayload) => {

return fetch(`${process.env.NEXT_PUBLIC_API_URL}/user/login`, {
method: "POST",
headers: {
"Content-type": "application/json",
},
body: JSON.stringify(body),
});
};

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import { IVideo } from "../videos/videos.types";

export interface IUser {

username: string;
fullname: string;
email: string;
avatar: string;
coverImage: string;
watchHistory: IVideo[];
createdAt: Date;
uploads: IVideo[];
}
export type PartialUser = Pick<IUser, "username" | "email" | "avatar">;
export interface IPartialUser extends PartialUser {}

import { IPartialUser } from "../user/user.types";

export interface IVideo {

title: string;
description: string;
videoFile: string;
thumbnail?: string;
views: number;
isPublished: boolean;
owner: string | IPartialUser;
createdAt: Date;
updatedAt: Date;
}

export interface IMetaVideoStore {

lastModified: number;
lastModifiedDate: Date;
name: string;
size: number;
type: string;
webkitRelativePath: string;
}

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Reducers:-

import { AppDispatch } from "../store";

import {
setAuthError,
setAuthFetchSuccess,
setAuthLoading,
setAuthLogout,
} from "./auth.slice";
import { ILoginPayload } from "@/services/auth/auth.types";

export const authLogin =

(payload: ILoginPayload) => async (dispatch: AppDispatch) => {
try {
dispatch(setAuthLoading(true));
const resp = await fetch("/api/auth/login", {
method: "POST",
body: JSON.stringify(payload),
headers: {
content: "application/json",
},
});
const data = await resp.json();
dispatch(setAuthFetchSuccess(data));
} catch (error) {
if (error instanceof Error) {
dispatch(setAuthError(error.message));
} else {
dispatch(setAuthError("An unknown error occurred"));
}
} finally {
dispatch(setAuthLoading(false));
}
};

export const authLogout = () => async (dispatch: AppDispatch) => {

try {
setAuthLoading(true);
dispatch(setAuthLogout());
} catch (err) {
if (err instanceof Error) {
dispatch(setAuthError(err.message));
} else {
dispatch(setAuthError("An unknown error occurred"));
}
} finally {
dispatch(setAuthLoading(false));
}
};

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import { createSlice } from "@reduxjs/toolkit";

const UserPayload = {
user: {},
accessToken: "",
refreshToken: "",
};

const initialState = {
isLoggedIn: false,
isLoading: false,
loginDetails: UserPayload,
error: "",
};

export const authSlice = createSlice({

name: "auth",
initialState,
reducers: {
setAuthLoading: (state, action) => {
state.isLoading = action.payload;
},
setAuthFetchSuccess: (state, action) => {
state.loginDetails = action.payload.data;
state.isLoggedIn = true;
},
setAuthError: (state, action) => {
state.error = action.payload;
},
setAuthLogout: () => {
return initialState;
},
},
});

export const {
setAuthLoading,
setAuthFetchSuccess,
setAuthError,
setAuthLogout,
} = authSlice.actions;

export default authSlice.reducer;

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import { toast } from "@/hooks/use-toast";
import { AppDispatch } from "../store";
import { setLoading, setLogout, setUser, setUserAuthError } from "./user.slice";
import { IUser } from "@/services/user/user.types";

export const setUserDetails =

(payload: IUser) => async (dispatch: AppDispatch) => {
try {
dispatch(setLoading(true));
dispatch(setUser(payload));
} catch (error) {
if (error instanceof Error) {
dispatch(setUserAuthError(error.message));
toast({
title: "Error Occurred",
description: error.message,
});
} else {
dispatch(setUserAuthError("An unknown error occurred"));
}
}
};

export const logoutUser = () => async (dispatch: AppDispatch) => {

try {
dispatch(setLoading(true));
await fetch("/api/auth/logout", {
method: "GET",
credentials: "include",
});
dispatch(setLogout());
// window.location.href = "/auth/login";
} catch (error) {
if (error instanceof Error) {
dispatch(setUserAuthError(error.message));
toast({
title: "Error Occurred",
description: error.message,
variant: "destructive",
});
} else {
dispatch(setUserAuthError("An unknown error occurred"));
}
}
};

52
import { createSlice } from "@reduxjs/toolkit";
import { IUser } from "@/services/user/user.types";

interface IinitialState {
user: IUser | null;
isLoading: boolean;
error: string;
}

const intialState: IinitialState = {

user: null,
isLoading: false,
error: "",
};

const userSlice = createSlice({

name: "user",
initialState: intialState,
reducers: {
setUser: (state, action) => {
state.user = action.payload;
},
setUserAuthError: (state, action) => {
state.error = action.payload;
},
setLoading: (state, action) => {
state.isLoading = action.payload;
},
setLogout: () => {
return intialState;
},
},
});

export const { setUser, setLoading, setLogout, setUserAuthError } =

userSlice.actions;

export default userSlice.reducer;

53
import { combineReducers } from "redux";
import { HYDRATE } from "next-redux-wrapper";
import { isClient } from "@/utils/functions";
import authReducer from "./auth/auth.slice";
import userReducer from "./user/user.slice";
import videoReducer from "./videos/videos.slice";
declare global {
interface Window {
isInitialHydrationComplete: boolean;
}
}

const combinedReducers = combineReducers({

// Add reducers here
auth: authReducer,
user: userReducer,
video: videoReducer
});
//@ts-expect-error heij
export const crossSliceReducer = (state, { type, payload }) => {
switch (type) {
case HYDRATE: {
if (isClient()) {
const updateWindow = window;
if (!updateWindow.isInitialHydrationComplete) {
updateWindow.isInitialHydrationComplete = true;
return {
...state,
...payload,
};
}
return { ...state, auth: payload.auth };
}
}
default: {
return state;
}
}
};

export type RootState = ReturnType<typeof combinedReducers>;

//@ts-expect-error b jbsd
export default function rootReducer(state, action) {
const intermediateState = combinedReducers(state, action);
const finalState = crossSliceReducer(intermediateState, action);
return finalState;
}

54
import { configureStore } from "@reduxjs/toolkit";
import rootReducer, { RootState } from "./combinesReducers";
import { TypedUseSelectorHook, useDispatch, useSelector } from "react-redux";
import { createWrapper } from "next-redux-wrapper";

export const makeStore = () =>

configureStore({
reducer: rootReducer,
devTools: process.env.NODE_ENV !== "production",
});

export const store = makeStore()

export type Store = typeof store
export type AppDispatch = typeof store.dispatch
export const useAppDispatch: () => AppDispatch = useDispatch;
export const useAppSelector: TypedUseSelectorHook<RootState> = useSelector;
export const wrapper = createWrapper(makeStore, {debug: false});

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HOOKS:-

"use client"

// Inspired by react-hot-toast library

import * as React from "react"

import type {
ToastActionElement,
ToastProps,
} from "@/components/ui/toast"

const TOAST_LIMIT = 1
const TOAST_REMOVE_DELAY = 1000000

type ToasterToast = ToastProps & {

id: string
title?: React.ReactNode
description?: React.ReactNode
action?: ToastActionElement
}

const actionTypes = {
ADD_TOAST: "ADD_TOAST",
UPDATE_TOAST: "UPDATE_TOAST",
DISMISS_TOAST: "DISMISS_TOAST",
REMOVE_TOAST: "REMOVE_TOAST",
} as const

let count = 0

function genId() {
count = (count + 1) % Number.MAX_SAFE_INTEGER
return count.toString()
}

type ActionType = typeof actionTypes

type Action =
|{
type: ActionType["ADD_TOAST"]
toast: ToasterToast
}
|{
type: ActionType["UPDATE_TOAST"]
toast: Partial<ToasterToast>
}
|{
type: ActionType["DISMISS_TOAST"]

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 toastId?: ToasterToast["id"]
}
|{
type: ActionType["REMOVE_TOAST"]
toastId?: ToasterToast["id"]
}

interface State {
toasts: ToasterToast[]
}

const toastTimeouts = new Map<string, ReturnType<typeof setTimeout>>()

const addToRemoveQueue = (toastId: string) => {

if (toastTimeouts.has(toastId)) {
return
}

const timeout = setTimeout(() => {

toastTimeouts.delete(toastId)
dispatch({
type: "REMOVE_TOAST",
toastId: toastId,
})
}, TOAST_REMOVE_DELAY)

toastTimeouts.set(toastId, timeout)
}

export const reducer = (state: State, action: Action): State => {

switch (action.type) {
case "ADD_TOAST":
return {
...state,
toasts: [action.toast, ...state.toasts].slice(0, TOAST_LIMIT),
}

case "UPDATE_TOAST":
return {
...state,
toasts: state.toasts.map((t) =>
t.id === action.toast.id ? { ...t, ...action.toast } : t
),
}

case "DISMISS_TOAST": {
const { toastId } = action

// ! Side effects ! - This could be extracted into a dismissToast() action,

// but I'll keep it here for simplicity
if (toastId) {

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 addToRemoveQueue(toastId)
} else {
state.toasts.forEach((toast) => {
addToRemoveQueue(toast.id)
})
}

return {
...state,
toasts: state.toasts.map((t) =>
t.id === toastId || toastId === undefined
?{
...t,
open: false,
}
:t
),
}
}
case "REMOVE_TOAST":
if (action.toastId === undefined) {
return {
...state,
toasts: [],
}
}
return {
...state,
toasts: state.toasts.filter((t) => t.id !== action.toastId),
}
}
}

const listeners: Array<(state: State) => void> = []

let memoryState: State = { toasts: [] }

function dispatch(action: Action) {

memoryState = reducer(memoryState, action)
listeners.forEach((listener) => {
listener(memoryState)
})
}

type Toast = Omit<ToasterToast, "id">

function toast({ ...props }: Toast) {

const id = genId()

const update = (props: ToasterToast) =>

dispatch({

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 type: "UPDATE_TOAST",
toast: { ...props, id },
})
const dismiss = () => dispatch({ type: "DISMISS_TOAST", toastId: id })

dispatch({
type: "ADD_TOAST",
toast: {
...props,
id,
open: true,
onOpenChange: (open) => {
if (!open) dismiss()
},
},
})

return {
id: id,
dismiss,
update,
}
}

function useToast() {
const [state, setState] = React.useState<State>(memoryState)

React.useEffect(() => {
listeners.push(setState)
return () => {
const index = listeners.indexOf(setState)
if (index > -1) {
listeners.splice(index, 1)
}
}
}, [state])

return {
...state,
toast,
dismiss: (toastId?: string) => dispatch({ type: "DISMISS_TOAST", toastId }),
}
}

export { useToast, toast }

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 USER MANUAL

This is a Next.js project bootstrapped with create-next-app.

Getting Started
First, run the development server:
npm run dev
# or
yarn dev
# or
pnpm dev
# or
bun dev
Open http://localhost:3000 with your browser to see the result.
You can start editing the page by modifying app/page.tsx. The page auto-updates as you
edit the file.
This project uses next/font to automatically optimize and load Geist, a new font family for
Vercel.
Learn More
To learn more about Next.js, take a look at the following resources:
 Next.js Documentation - learn about Next.js features and API.
 Learn Next.js - an interactive Next.js tutorial.
You can check out the Next.js GitHub repository - your feedback and contributions are
welcome!
Deploy on Vercel
The easiest way to deploy your Next.js app is to use the Vercel Platform from the creators
of Next.js.
Check out our Next.js deployment documentation for more details.

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