Wedia Video Player is a state-of-the-art video player, equipped with a wide range of valuable customizations. The software goes beyond the fundamental capabilities of a typical video player and provides an innovative, user-friendly interface.
Wedia Media Delivery
A key feature of the Wedia Video Player is its integration with the Wedia Media Delivery and Transformation Solution. This powerful synergy enables seamless media delivery thus optimizing the video streaming process with adaptative streaming.
Player Controls
Wedia Video Player comes with built-in support for essential player controls. This includes the typical functionalities of play, pause, mute/unmute, and volume control.
Generating a player code to embed a video in a external website
The embed code generation works in normal and extended interfaces on the DAM.
The embed code generator is always on the asset detail page.
Accessing the Player code generation from the DAM back-office
The embed code generator offer multiple options :
Manually managing the player embed code
The player is a HTML page that can be embedded into a iframe (this is the default output from the code generator) :
Player page :
https://your-media-cloud-server-name/api/media/play.html?PlayerUid=player uuid&MediaUid=asset uuid&width=640px&height=360px&autostart=false&Share=false
Embed code with an iframe :
<iframe width="640" height="360" src="your-media-cloud-server-name/api/media/play.html?PlayerUid=player uuid&MediaUid=asset uuid&width=640px&height=360px&autostart=false&share=false" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen="true" webkitallowfullscreen="true" mozallowfullscreen="true" ></iframe>
Typically, external web pages are using the embed code with an iframe.
Player options :
The player can be customized with multiple options :
Please note that we are using in this table camel case options for legibility, but the case of the code is not relevant when creating your coe.
Code | Option | Possible values |
|---|---|---|
| The uuid of the player defined in Player Manager: player manager is a service managed by Wedia Account Manager to define a player skin. The skin is defined by the control colors, and optionnaly by a watermark overlayed on the video in one corner of the player | |
| This is the unique asset identifier in the DAM | |
| The Width of the player, suffixed with the unit | 640px, 1rem … |
| The Height of the player, suffixed with the unit | 320px, 1rem … |
| When supported by the browser, starts the video upon loading | true, false |
| Display an “email” icon inside the player to allow the user to send a link to the video via email to a friend | true, false |
| Starts the video at a given time position. | value in seconds |
Using the Content Picker to embed a simplified DAM in a CMS tool.
Please consult this comprehensive guide for detailed instructions on integrating a Wedia Content Picker within an external Content Management System (CMS) such as Drupal. The guide provides step-by-step procedures on how an end user can retrieve the embed code for selected videos : Wedia Content Picker
Protecting Videos through tokenisation
For safeguarding your videos against unauthorized distribution on illegitimate websites, please consult this reference document : Asset protection through Tokenisation
Analytics
A noteworthy aspect of Wedia Video Player is its sophisticated analytics support, while also honouring "do not track" requests. This aspect allows businesses and individuals to gather insightful data about video usage and viewer behavior, enabling them to make informed decisions.
Analytics can be accessed in the Analytics dashboards :
“Do not track” privacy settings
At the same time, it respects user privacy and complies with "do not track" requests, thus balancing between valuable insights and user privacy.
Activating do not track in the embed code builder :
Activating do not track directly in the embed code :
This can be done by adding &dnt=true in the iframe src code :
<iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://mediacloudapi-cea.azurewebsites.net:/api/media/play.html?PlayerUid=h5c530c2c88b87&MediaUid=cb77a89e-26ac-49da-b77b-527b12b7533f &Width=640px &Height=360px &Autostart=false &dnt=true &Share=false" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen="true" webkitallowfullscreen="true" mozallowfullscreen="true" > </iframe>
The Wedia Video Player is equipped with support for subtitles and video transcripts, working towards enhancing accessibility. It adheres to the RGAA 4 standards, an important benchmark in accessibility. This feature allows viewers with hearing impairments to comprehend video content effectively. It also provides convenience for viewers who prefer reading along with the audio.
In its endeavor to provide a user-friendly experience, the Wedia Video Player supports chaptering. This feature is a boon for lengthy videos, documentaries, and educational content as it allows users to easily navigate through different sections of the video. Users can skip to specific parts, enhancing their viewing experience and saving valuable time.
The video player also supports custom posters, which gives users the option to choose the most appealing "waiting image". This feature allows the selection of a custom placeholder image that displays before the video begins to play. It adds a personal touch and can be used to grab the viewer's attention or convey a specific message.
Wedia Video Player also supports playlists, a handy feature for organizing and consuming related video content. It facilitates easy content categorization and seamless video playback, providing users with an uninterrupted viewing experience. Whether you want to binge-watch a series or categorize your content, the playlist feature makes it easy.
The Wedia Video Player is versatile, supporting multiple player configurations. Users can modify colors and add logo overlays to align the video player with their brand image. This feature allows businesses to create a consistent brand experience across all customer touchpoints, enhancing brand recall and loyalty.
The video player comes with an innovative feature supporting calls to action. This tool can be leveraged to guide the viewer to perform a specific task after watching the video, such as visiting a website or downloading a resource. It is a powerful marketing tool, driving user engagement and conversion.
Lastly, Wedia Video Player supports bumpers and trailers, offering a full-fledged cinematic experience. These short promotional videos can be displayed before or after the main video, enhancing the viewer's interest and curiosity. They can be effectively utilized for promotions, sneak-peeks, or simply to provide context to the viewer.