Dear user, 👋

We know that the world of personalised video and Vidata can sometimes seem complex, especially when you're faced with unfamiliar terms and concepts. That's why we've created this glossary: to help you better understand and navigate our platform more easily.

*This glossary is designed to be a quick and easy reference guide. It covers a wide variety of terms you are likely to encounter when using Vidata. From 'API' to 'Webhook', we've defined these terms in a simple and understandable way, avoiding technical jargon wherever possible .

It's important to note that this glossary is a living document. We will be adding new terms and updating existing definitions as our platform evolves and develops.

We encourage you to consult this glossary whenever you come across a term you don't understand or need a refresher on a specific concept. And of course, if you have any questions or suggestions about this glossary, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Yours sincerely The Vidata team

Term Definition
API An API (Application Programming Interface) is a way for two applications to communicate and exchange data with each other. In our context, the Vidata API allows Vidata users to interact with our platform.
Batch A batch is a 'batch' of videos generated all at once. For example, if you want to create 1000 personalised videos for 1000 different users, you'll create a batch of 1000 Vidatas.
Container In computing, a container is a software unit that contains an application and all the elements needed to run it. It's like a box containing everything you need to run an application.
CNAME CNAME is an entry in the DNS system that indicates that a domain name is an alias for another domain name. It's like having two addresses pointing to the same house.
Cover video The video cover is the image or GIF you see before launching a video. It's like a book cover for a video. It gives a preview of what the video is going to show and encourages users to watch it.
Credit In the context of Vidata, a credit is deducted each time you generate a Vidata, a GIF or a personalised form. It's like a "ticket" that you use every time you use one of these features.
CSV CSV (Comma Separated Values) is a file format that contains tabular data (i.e. data organised in rows and columns) separated by commas. It is a simple and common way of sharing data.
CTA CTA (Call To Action) is an invitation to the user to perform a specific action. In the context of videos, this can be a button or link in the video that invites the user to click to find out more, buy a product, sign up for a newsletter, etc.
DNS parameter DNS (Domain Name System) settings are instructions that tell your domain name where to direct users when they access your website.
Email pre-header The pre-header is the first line of text that appears in an email after the subject line. It gives the recipient a preview of what they will find in the email.
GDPR regulations The GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) is a European Union law designed to protect the privacy of European citizens. It requires companies to protect their customers' personal data and to be transparent about how they use that data.
GIF A GIF is an animated image. In the context of Vidata, you can use customisable GIFs to make your videos more attractive.
Iframe An iframe is a "window" in a web page that displays another web page. In the context of Vidata, you can use an iframe to integrate the Vidata player into your own website.
Landing Page A landing page is a web page on which a visitor 'lands' after clicking on a link in an email, advert, etc. In the context of Vidata, each Vidata has a unique landing page URL where the user can watch the video.
Log A log is a record of actions that have been carried out in a computer system. It is a way for developers to keep track of what is happening in a system.
Magic Link A Magic Link is a unique link that gives the user temporary access to a specific resource without the need to log in. In the context of Vidata, you can use a Magic Link to give your users temporary access to a Vidata.
Organisation An organisation in Vidata groups together different projects and video templates. It generally represents a specific client and enables user access rights to be managed.
Platform The Vidata platform is our back-office application. It enables Vidata customers to manage their Vidatas, projects, video templates, etc.
Player The player is the video player that displays the videos. It can be customised to match the look and feel of your brand.
Project A project in Vidata is an entity that contains all the information needed to generate Vidatas. It contains configuration information, the video template to be used, information about the player, information about the cover, etc.
Rich SMS A Rich SMS is an SMS that contains more than just text. It can include images, videos, links to web pages, etc.
Script A script is a set of instructions written in a programming language and executed by a computer. In the context of Vidata, a script could be used to automate certain tasks, such as generating Vidatas.
SFTP File SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol) is a method of transferring files securely between a local computer and a remote server. An SFTP file is a file that has been transferred using this protocol.
SMTP SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) is the standard protocol for sending emails over the Internet. It is used to send emails from the sender to the sender's mail server, and then from the sender's mail server to the recipient's mail server.
URL URL (Uniform Resource Locator) is the address of a resource on the Internet. In the context of Vidata, each Vidata has a unique URL that points to the landing page for that Vidata.
Vidata Vidata is a personalised video generated by our platform. It can contain text, images and videos specific to each user.
Video sequence A video sequence is a part of a video. In the context of Vidata, a sequence could be a specific scene or a specific segment of a Vidata.
Video template A video template is a video model that can be customised to create new videos. It contains text zones, images and videos that can be replaced with data specific to each user.
Webhook A webhook is a way for one application to provide another application with real-time information. In the context of Vidata, you can use a webhook to receive a notification each time a new Vidata is generated.