About
This article explains which features are supported when the source file of a video entry is removed. While video playback usually continues using existing flavor assets, some editing and transcoding features are limited.
Impacted features
| Feature | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
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Download media |
Yes |
Admins can enable non-source flavors for download |
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Playback with adaptive bitrates |
Yes |
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Clipping and Trimming |
No |
Greyed out in Editor |
|
Re-transcoding |
No |
|
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Replacement of video |
Yes |
Adds new source and regenerates other flavors |
|
Create a quiz |
Yes |
|
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Hotspots |
Yes |
|
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Manual thumbnail selection (KMC, KMS, KAF) |
Yes |
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Autogenerate new thumbnail (KMS, KAF) |
Yes |
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Playback behavior
If the source file isn't available for streaming, the Kaltura Player will use the available flavor assets. Playback quality might vary depending on available flavors, but users will still be able to watch the video.
