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Video trends · 5 min read
The code behind the magic: the <video> tag
Whenever you see a video playing on the web, you can thank the venerable < video > tag. Introduced with HTML5 in 2008, it has been supported in browsers going back to Internet Explorer 9. In this post, we'll walk through some common attributes and uses of the video tag, from short videos to video streams. When you use api.video, the video player that plays the stream still uses the video tag. If we look at the source of the webpage that uses an api.video player link, we see, deep in the recesses of the divs, the < video > tag.
Doug Sillars · April 23, 2021
Product updates · 2 min read
Try api.video's new Python client!
It's another great first for api.video. We are proud to release a Python client for use with our API. This client handles all API features, and offers the option to develop with or without threading.
Erikka Innes · May 10, 2021
Tutorials · 1 min read
Localize ads by combining personalized voice overs from Aflorithmic with api.video
Create an ad localizer with a custom video with the correct location information for each region. You can create custom scripts for the same video with api.audio, then store your new videos and display them with api.video.
Erikka Innes · September 20, 2021
Tutorials · 3 min read
Live stream your Dolby.io conference call to thousands with api.video
Dolby.io has a live conferencing service that allows several people the ability to chat - but limits the number of viewers. Adding in RTMP streaming allows you to broadcast this live conference as a video stream -allowing for thousands of people to watch the conference. Learn how in this post.
Doug Sillars · September 23, 2021
Tutorials · 4 min read
Run api.video commands from the commandline!
Use all of api.video's features from the commandline.
Erikka Innes · September 8, 2021
Case Studies · 2 min read
Case Study: How Beeready.io used api.video to create an interview training platform
Beeready.io is an interview preparation platform that uses asynchronous video communication to train job candidates to ace their job interviews!
Erikka Innes · September 27, 2021
Tutorials · 6 min read
Create your own version of Instagram using api.video and Laravel
Learn how to create your own version of Instagram with video using freeCodeGram and api.video!
Erikka Innes · September 28, 2021
Video trends · 7 min read
Tips for creating a live stream that every live streamer should know
Creating a live stream can be daunting, but not with api.video's beginner guide to planning, marketing and broadcasting for the first time!
Erikka Innes · May 4, 2021
Video trends · 3 min read
What is OTT and what is OVP?
Over the top (OTT) is video content that reaches viewers via the Internet instead of traditional methods like cable or satellite providers. OVP stands for online video platform and it's the system that can be used to deliver OTT content.
Erikka Innes · May 13, 2021
Video trends · 7 min read
Live shopping is the new way to shop
Live shopping is a global trend with a rapidly growing market. Online, interactive sales sessions where fans interact with celebrities and influencers they admire is now one of the most popular ways to buy products. Find out if this trend is right for your business or personal brand.
Erikka Innes · March 11, 2021