AUGUST 25TH, 2011
By DRU JOHNSTON
We’re thrilled to announce these feature highlights from the August 24th Release
A new Playlist Update API is now available for modifying playlists.
We are continuing to build out our robust set of APIs adding a new Playlist Update API to the mix. When used with a static playlist, the API can modify the list of videos in the playlist; when used with a dynamic playlist, the API can change the criteria used to select videos. As with all of our APIs, this functionality is now available to be managed programatically, easing the video management workflow processes. Please see our documentation for details about how to use the new API.
It is now possible to upload PDF and PPT files to an image album.
As we continue to build out both our image and audio feature sets we are enabling clients to increase the range of their online media functionality. This is why we’ve added a new feature which allows PDF and powerpoint files to be uploaded directly into the Twistage system, where it will then be saved as JPEG files for image viewing on demand. Powerpoint slides will be automatically converted to JPEGs for online presentations and demos, making it easier to engage with your audience. An incresingly necessary tool in the online ecosystem.
Bumpers & Midrolls can now be configured to preload several seconds before they are scheduled to begin.
A new advertising tool allows video bumpers and midroll ads to preload several seconds before they are scheduled to begin. This reduces the amount of time the user must wait for the bumper video to buffer before playback, enhancing the viewers experience across the board when it comes to ingesting media.
At Twistage it’s a priority to keep innovating and evolving our platform to keep up with the newest trends and technologies in online video. To achieve these goals we follow an iterative development model, with regular releases every two weeks. These releases contain everything from small encoding solutions to entirely new product feature sets. Here we highlight a few of the most influential releases from the most recent notes, and talk a little bit about what it means for Twistage clients. For a full list of release notes and to answer any questions you might have on the platform please contact Twistage at info@twistage.com.
AUGUST 4TH, 2011
By DRU JOHNSTON
We’re thrilled to announce these feature highlights from the August 3rd Release
You can now set up conditional “update” and “ready” hooks that are sent based on additional specific video metadata fields.
Last release we noted that a new feature had been added to our callback hooks allowing information to only be sent in the presence of select metadata fields such as title, description and contributor. This release we’ve built out the functionality allowing users much greater flexibility with regards to this feature. New hooks can be triggered to send notifications based on additional metadata fields, including duration, tags, and file size. These features continue to give our publishers much greater flexibility and freedom when it comes to automating video workflow and also can give users a more detailed communication with their video content. Please note that “create” hooks cannot currently be configured to be conditional based on video metadata.
We’ve added new audio management functionality to add or change an audio track’s cover image programmatically
Using the Audio Track Update API it is now possible for publishers to add or change their audio track’s cover image programmatically. This new feature continues to build out our Audio management console to allow greater freedom when it comes to audio management. It also rapidly speeds up and automates all things audio, letting you handle all audio management from a single third party CMS.
It is now possible to replace individual assets for audio tracks through the console interface
Continuing our efforts to build out our Audio Management Console, users are now able to replace individual audio assets. This change will let you upload improved audio tracks without affecting the asset’s metadata or external placing. You can do this by using a browse button to upload the replacement track asset.
At Twistage it’s a priority to keep innovating and evolving our platform to keep up with the newest trends and technologies in online video. To achieve these goals we follow an iterative development model, with regular releases every two weeks. These releases contain everything from small encoding solutions to entirely new product feature sets. Here we highlight a few of the most influential releases from the most recent notes, and talk a little bit about what it means for Twistage clients. For a full list of release notes and to answer any questions you might have on the platform please contact Twistage at info@twistage.com.
