Vega Live TV Data Type Reference
Here are the supported values for various metadata fields found in the Vega Live TV APIs.
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Here are the supported values for various metadata fields found in the Vega Live TV APIs.
| Value | Applicable for Channels, Programs, or Events? | How it’s used by Amazon |
|---|---|---|
CLOSED_CAPTION | Programs, Events | UX Badging that indicates if the program supports closed captions. Found in the same line as the time of playback. |
HD | Programs, Events | UX Badging that indicates if the program is shot in HD. Found in the same line as the time of playback. |
LIVE | Programs, Events | UX Badging on the carousel tile that indicates the program is shown in ‘real time’ as it is recorded. |
NEW | Programs | UX Badging on the carousel tile that indicates that this is the first time the program is being aired (but not in real time). |
MPAA::PG-13
Eirin::R15+
US_TV::US_TV_PG
DVB::DVB_10
ISDB::ISDB_16
| External Source | idType | value |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon Catalog Service1 | ||
| Gracenote onTV | gracenote_ontv | |
| Gracenote GVD | gracenote_gvd |
| ANIMAL_WILDLIFE | LIFESTYLE |
|---|---|
| ANIME | MOVIES |
| ARTS | MUSIC |
| CLASSIC_TV | NEWS |
| COMEDY | PREMIER |
| DRAMA | REALITY |
| EDUCATION | SHOPPING |
| ENTERTAINMENT | SPORTS |
| FAMILY_KIDS | TECH_SCIENCE |
| FOOD_AND_COOKING | TRAVEL |
| FREE_SPORTS | TRUE_CRIME |
| GAMING | WEATHER |
| HOME_AND_DIY |
| Supported Values | Corresponding Common Name (for reference) | Pixel Size (for reference) |
|---|---|---|
VIDEO_RESOLUTION_SD | 480p | 640 x 480 |
VIDEO_RESOLUTION_HD | 720p | 1280 x 720 |
VIDEO_RESOLUTION_FHD | 1080p | 1920 x 1080 |
VIDEO_RESOLUTION_QHD | 1440p | 2560 x 1440 |
VIDEO_RESOLUTION_2K | 1080p | 2048 x 1080 |
VIDEO_RESOLUTION_UHD | 4K or 2160p | 3840 x 2160 |
VIDEO_RESOLUTION_FUHD | 8K or 4320p | 7680 x 4320 |
| Type | Value | Use case |
|---|---|---|
SCHEDULED_EVENT | 0 | Events with a known schedule, such as a sporting event. |
REBROADCAST | 1 | Rebroadcasts of live content, such as re-airings of a previous sporting event. |
REBROADCAST | 1 | Rebroadcasts of live content, such as re-airings of a previous sporting event. |
CLIP | 2 | Short clips of content, such as sporting event highlights. |
INSTANTANEOUS_EVENT | 3 | Instant events, such as a live video blog. |
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