To display media like video or audio the VidiEditor uses a backend streaming service. This service requires access to the physical video files being able to stream it into the web browser (compare Architecture [INT VE XY21.Z 3 OG] and Media Storages [INT VE XY21.Z 3 OG]) . While requesting the media, VidiEditor sends the file path to the media to the backend service. To be able to choose which file location is used, VidiEditor can be configured via ConfigPortal.
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On the VidiEditor General page (see General Configurations [INT VE XY21.Z 3 OG] ), the endpoint to the backend service for source preview player and timeline preview player must be set. VidiEditor will send the streaming requests based on the storage configuration to those API endpoints:
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The used storages and the access to it have a feelable impact on the VidiEditor GUI. It is highly recommended to choose a fast reacting storage located as close as possible to the VidiStream server installation and connect it in needed way. Following possibilities are supported at the moment:
Storage | Access | Commment |
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File Mount (e.g.: SMB) | Storage Method | |
S3 | Presigned Pathes | Temporary Public Access |
Azure Blob | Presigned Pathes | Temporary Public Access |