ffmpeg-mxf-imf

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Automate MXF/IMF delivery pipelines with FFmpeg.

Authordamionrashford
Version1.0.0
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What problem does it solve?

In professional broadcast and film production, delivering MXF and IMF packages is complex and error-prone. This Skill standardizes MXF OP1a/OP-Atom muxing, IMF essence handling (with external CPL packaging guidance), timecode stamping, and related broadcast workflows, helping operators produce delivery-ready assets with fewer manual steps.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • MXF OP1a muxing: Create single-file broadcast MXF packages from source video.
  • OP-Atom fan-out: Generate per-essence MXF files for Avid IMF workflows.
  • IMF guidance: Identify IMF essence and direct users to external tools for CPL/PKL/ASSETMAP packaging (Netflix Photon, asdcplib).
  • Timecode handling: Stamp drop-frame and non-drop-frame timecodes on outputs for conformant deliveries.
  • Reference workflows: IMF/Film-to-broadcast handoffs, ProRes MXF mezzanine, and XDCAM-style presets.

Quick Start

Mux an input video to MXF OP1a using FFmpeg.

Dependency Matrix

Required Modules

ffmpegffprobe

Components

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Name: ffmpeg-mxf-imf
Download link: https://github.com/damionrashford/media-os/archive/main.zip#ffmpeg-mxf-imf

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