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What data is returned and how do I know what it means?

Below is a list of the elements returned in each format with a definition for each.

XSPF (for Player)
Element Description
Track A wrapper for each title.
Title The title headline.
Type The format of the media file. 1=video 2=audio 3=image
Dimensions The dimensions of the media file in pixels.
Width The width of the media file in pixels.
Height The height of the media file in pixels.
TrackNum In a Playlist, the track number of the title.
Creator The Publisher/distributor of the content. Reflects your name.
Info The Web site domain name of the Publisher. Reflects your domain name.
Annotation The short description of the title.
Album The category of the title.
Duration The duration of the title in milliseconds.
Location The HTTP address of the media file.
Logo The HTTP address of the Publisher's watermark to display on top of the Flash player.
daysFree * The number of days from insert date that this title may be freely viewed.
freeForever * 1=Title is free forever. 0=Title is not free forever.
loginRequired * 1=Title requires login. 0=Title does not require login.
paymentRequired * 1=Title requires payment. 0=Title does not require payment.
* Values are set in VP Admin Title Manager and are available for access control logic in your login / subscription system.


XML, JSON and YAML
Element Description
title_info A wrapper for each title.
refId A unique, random reference Id for each title.
id The unique, sequential id for each title.
type The format of the media file. 1=video 2=audio 3=image
title The headline of the title.
descriptionSmall The short description of the title.
descriptionFull The long description of the title.
sharing 1=title may be embedded on another site.
0=title may not be embedded on another site.
releaseDate The release date of the title.
category The category of the title.
tags Comma-delimted list of tags assigned to the title.
category_name The category of the title.
allowComments 1=users may submit comments on the title.
2=users may submit comments subject to publisher review.
0=users may not submit comments
subPubCode A unique id to represent the publisher.
notes Internal notes of the title.
imageURL The file name prefix of the thumbnail image.
formatsAvailable Comma-delimited list of file formats available (e.g., flv, mov, jpg)
link An optional Web link for the title.
linkText The display text for the Web link.
dimensions The dimensions of the media file.
user The username who uploaded the title.
runTime The duration of the media file.
insertDate The date the title was uploaded. (e.g.: "2007-09-06 11:49:01")
imageURL The file name prefix of the thumbnail image.
formatsAvailable Comma-delimited list of file formats available (e.g., flv, mov, jpg)
cdn_images_host The Content Delivery Network download URI of the image files.
cdn_host The Content Delivery Network download URI of the video files.
watermark_img The file name of the Publisher watermark logo that lays on top of the Player.
movieUrl The file name prefix of the media file.
thumbId The id of the thumbnail image to represent the media file. (1 - 3)
viewCount The number of times the title was watched (in part or full) on the public venue.
name The Publisher name.
credits A wrapper for all the title's credits
.credit_x A wrapper for each title credit.
.id A unique id for the credit assignment
.title The title of the credit.
.value The value of the credit.
comments A wrapper for all the title's comments.
.comment_x A wrapper for each title comment.
.name The username that submitted the comment.
.comment The comment.
.vote The vote submitted by the user. (1 - 5)
.timestamp The timestamp the comment was submitted. (e.g.: "2007-09-06 11:49:01")
daysFree * The number of days from insert date that this title may be freely viewed.
freeForever * 1=Title is free forever. 0=Title is not free forever.
loginRequired * 1=Title requires login. 0=Title does not require login.
paymentRequired * 1=Title requires payment. 0=Title does not require payment.
* Values are set in VP Admin Title Manager and are available for access control logic in your login / subscription system.



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