typesvideo

Typesvideo is a conceptual framework for describing and organizing video content and video signal characteristics through a structured metadata model. It separates descriptions of what a video is (content type) from how it is delivered and encoded (technical type), with the goal of improving search, filtering, and interoperability across platforms.

Core concepts include a content type axis with fields such as category, genre, and purpose, and a technical axis with codec, container, resolution, frame rate, color depth, and audio configuration. Additional fields capture audience suitability, language, licensing, and accessibility features such as captions or audio description. The model is designed to be extensible, allowing nested attributes and optional fields for specific use cases.

Implementation typically uses structured formats such as JSON-LD or XML and can be mapped to existing standards such as Dublin Core, schema.org VideoObject, MPEG-7, or EBUCore. Typesvideo aims to be a metadata layer that can accompany either video files or streaming manifests, enabling consistent tagging across libraries and platforms.

Applications include improved discovery and recommendations, more efficient rights management, accessibility compliance, and automated moderation or content analysis. By separating content and technical type, platforms can apply rules and filters more precisely and support cross-system interoperability.

Example values might include: type=Education; subtype=Tutorial; category=Science; audience=General; language=en; duration=00:12:30; resolution=1920x1080; framerate=30; codec=h.264; container=MP4; license=CC-BY-4.0; captions=true.

Criticism centers on potential metadata overhead and the need for consensus on field definitions to avoid fragmentation. Proponents argue that, when implemented with governance and tooling, typesvideo can enhance interoperability and user experience.

See also: video metadata, schema.org VideoObject, MPEG-7, EBUCore, content taxonomy.