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Tutorials · 9 min read
Private video upload with a public token
Public (delegated) tokens allow for video upload without authentication. In this post we'll create a single use public token, and use it to create private, non-downloadable videos.
Doug Sillars · December 17, 2020
Video trends · 4 min read
Creating unique video dashboards for individual users
Problem: We have many teachers uploading videos, and we want each teacher to see only their videos on their dashboard. Solution: We make use of api.video’s tagging feature on our backend.
Yitzi · April 30, 2020
Product updates · 3 min read
Announcing our new video player
Our new player is rewritten from the ground up, built on top of the video.js architecture. In addition to the new sleek look of the player, there are a lot of new features that we would like to share with you (chapters, Picture in Picture, Live DVR and more!).
Doug Sillars · May 29, 2020
Video trends · 4 min read
Do you want to stream a snowman?
There are few things that bring as much joy as the first snowman of winter. Who knew that live streaming the experience would make it even *more* fun??
Doug Sillars · January 19, 2021
Video trends · 5 min read
Common questions about video on demand services
When adding video on demand (VOD) to your application, you might be planning to integrate a number of solutions to create your end to end service. In this post, we'll respond to many questions we receive and show how api.video can be your end-to-end VOD delivery service, rather than fill just one specific need in your pipeline. This can save you development costs and integration issues - since there are fewer moving parts in your video streaming integration.
Doug Sillars · February 9, 2021
Product updates · 2 min read
api.video launches iOS SDK
api.video removes the complexity from streaming video. Last year, we announced our Android SDK, now we are happy to introduce the iOS SDK.
Doug Sillars · February 17, 2020
Tutorials · 4 min read
Adding an "animated GIF" with api.video
By default, your api.video has a thumbnail preview - where an image "poster" is displayed. In this example, we'll add a looping animation from your video - giving a GIF-like effect to your preview.
Doug Sillars · March 9, 2021
Tutorials · 2 min read
When your token expires, hit refresh and protect your API key
Use refresh tokens to avoid exposing your api credentials when your access token expires.
Erikka Innes · April 21, 2021
Tutorials · 5 min read
Troubleshooting tips for your Laravel 8 project
Some common issues that trip you up with Laravel 8 and how to handle them!
Erikka Innes · October 6, 2021
Video trends · 8 min read
Should I host my videos on YouTube or my own website?
Here's what you need to think about when you're planning your video strategy. Use this information to choose whether you want YouTube or a cloud video platform to host your videos.
Erikka Innes · August 18, 2021