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Release 2.0.5

VP Player - Release v.2.0.5

The new release will include the upgrades, features, and issue fixes listed below:

Player v2.0.5:​

Epics​

  • Epic: Beta Version: Vertical Player

    • Technical note: - currently supported only on Desktop Version and for Manual Playlist only

      1. Video Metadata:

      • Video Details: Each video has its title description thumbnail videoId and file attributes. The file and videoId are non-customizable.
      • Playlist Support: The player is equipped to handle playlists. The playlist's active state, its unique playlistId, the current video's index, and the list of video objects are all part of this configuration. For now, only manual playlists are supported.

      2. Player Behavior:

      • Viewability Behavior: The player can be set to autostart and/or autopause based on its visibility on the screen. Parameters like percentageViewable define the threshold for these actions.
      • Volume Behaviour: The player can be set to start the video muted or unmuted .

      3. Appearance & Controls:

      • Player Size: Customize the player's size using the size fields. The player size can either be fixed or responsive. The default is a fixed height.
      • Control Toggles: Define which controls (like play, share, fullscreen) are available to users.
      • Visual Customizations: You can tailor the player's colors, ranging from text to buttons and the seek bar.

      4. Additional Features:

      • Sharing Integration: Select which social networks you want to appear in the sharing menu, accessible via an icon in the control bar.
Vertical Player

There is a new subsection called Vertical Videos within the Players section, where you can easily set up and customize the player using minimal settings, similar to the standard player. Please note that this is this version includes only essential settings that are mandatory.

Please be aware that this player is supported only for the desktop version and manual playlists. It is prefered to test this player with videos in the aspect ratio of 9:16.

Client v2.0.5:​

Upgrades​

  • Upgrade: Auto-Generated Thumbnail
    • The thumbnail section has been moved from the Assets section to the General Information section, positioned under the video description.
    • Three thumbnails are generated from the video at 25%, 50%, and 75% intervals. To choose one of these, simply click on the desired thumbnail. The border color changes to indicate the selected thumbnail.
    • You can also upload a fourth thumbnail based on your preference. This additional option provides greater flexibility and personalization for your videos.
  • Upgrade: “Livestream Starting Soon” added in the localization section
    • Now you can customize the message "Livestream Starting Soon" within the localization section.
  • Upgrade: Data Download Functionality
    • You can now download usage history data in CSV format. This functionality extends to the custom reports too. With the newly added download button on the usage history page, and after generating a custom report, you can export the displayed data as CSV files.
  • Upgrade: Improved Facebook Video Sharing Experience
    • A popup glitch occurred where the system's check for previous shares caused erratic behavior. With this fix, the video-sharing process now operates seamlessly, ensuring a smooth experience for users.

Services​

Encoding​

  • Feature: Support for Encoding Job Outputs Across Multiple Storage Providers
    • VP now supports the option to select from multiple storage providers for encoding job outputs, giving users more flexibility and efficiency during the encoding process.
note

These release notes provide an overview of the issue fixes and improvements included in version 2.0.5. For more detailed technical information, refer to the documentation or accompanying resources.