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Upload a video with the api.video Python Client
Upload a video from your computer to api.video using our Python Client! This works for small or large video files over 199 MiB, the client handles chunked uploads for you.
Erikka Innes ยท June 11, 2021
Tutorials ยท 2 min read
New code samples for the Python client
When you go to use the Python client, we now have code samples for all the endpoints.
Erikka Innes ยท May 24, 2021
Video trends ยท 3 min read
Python and Java, the preferred programming languages of Netflix
Does Netflix use Python or Java to build its content delivery and recommendation system? The answer may surprise you.
Erikka Innes ยท May 11, 2021
Product updates ยท 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 ยท May 10, 2021
Tutorials ยท 2 min read
Extract a set of frames from a video with FFMPEG and Python
Extract a set of images (frames) from your video that are evenly spaced throughout using FFMPEG and Python. If you want, at the end you can stitch the frames back together into a video that can be used as a video preview or trailer.
Erikka Innes ยท April 22, 2021
Tutorials ยท 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 ยท April 21, 2021
Tutorials ยท 13 min read
Using analytics to analyze where to edit a video
Learn how to use some simple pandas commands and analytics visualization tools to figure out where a video could be edited or improved upon.
Erikka Innes ยท April 19, 2021
Tutorials ยท 5 min read
Create a thumbnail for your video with Python and FFMPEG
Learn how to create a single thumbnail for your video and add it using FFMPEG and Python!
Erikka Innes ยท April 14, 2021
Tutorials ยท 3 min read
Choose a thumbnail with api.video's pick a thumbnail endpoint
Learn how to use api.videos pick a thumbnail endpoint to choose a thumbnail to display without having to upload an image separately. Also includes where to find the video duration.
Erikka Innes ยท April 13, 2021
Tutorials ยท 3 min read
api.video Analytics: Create a pie chart showing what operating system is most popular to view
Using D3, Observable, and Python, we'll create a pie chart showing what operating system is most popular to view video content with.
Erikka Innes ยท April 12, 2021