Just getting started with the Media API? See the following documents for details on using this API:

The API release history

The following table lists the releases for the Media API:

Version

Release Date

Summary of Release

v1_beta.1.1

2024-04-08

Reduced video retention time to 30 days.

v1_beta.1.0

2021-10-06

Added video moderation functionality.

v1_beta.0.0

2021-04-29

Initial release of the Media API.

v1_beta.1.1

This release reduces the retention time for all new videos uploaded through the Media API from 365 days to 30 days.

v1_beta.1.0

This release of the Media API adds video moderation functionality.

After a video is uploaded using the uploadVideo method, it will undergo moderation. If the video is determined to be non-compliant (for one or more reasons) and is blocked by moderators, a new moderation container will be returned in the getVideo response. This container specifies the reason(s) why the video is blocked.

Tip: See the RejectReasonEnum type to view a complete list of reasons why a video may be blocked by moderators. Refer to Video moderation and restrictions for more information about video moderation.

v1_beta.0.0

This is the initial release of the Media API.

New methods:

  • createVideo – This call is used to create videos. It creates a video ID based on the metadata sent.
  • getVideo – This call is used to retrieve videos by means of the video's video ID.
  • uploadVideo – This method uploads a video based on a video source and a provided video ID.