By calling this endpoint, you can retrieve detailed information about a specific media item, including its current status and a playbackId. This is particularly useful for retrieving specific media details when managing large content libraries.
How it works
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Make a GET request to the /media/
<mediaId>endpoint, replacing<mediaId>with the uploadId received during the upload process or the id obtained when creating media from a URL. -
Receive a response that includes details about the media, including:
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status: Indicates whether the media is still “preparing” or has transitioned to "ready."
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playbackId: The playbackId is a unique identifier that allows you to stream the media once it is ready. You can construct the stream URL dynamically using the playbackId in the following format:
https://stream.fastpix.io/<playbackId>.m3u8
Please note: Polling this API will let you know the status that whether the upload media has been moved to ready status, so that you can get started with streaming your media.
Use case scenario
Use case: Suppose your platform provides users with an interface where they can manage their uploaded content. A user requests detailed information about a specific video to see if it has been fully processed and is available for playback. Using the media ID, you can fetch the information from FastPix and display it in the user’s dashboard.