Origination

  • The JSON object describes the source and owner of metadata or ownership data.

  • The source field indicates the method used to provide the metadata or information.

  • The owner field identifies the individual or entity that provided the metadata or ownership information.

This object contains information that describes the source of the metadata or ownership data.

JSON representation 
{
  "source": string,
  "owner": string
}
Fields
source

string

The mechanism by which the piece of metadata, ownership, relationship, or reference information was provided. Acceptable values include:

  • api - Information was provided through the developer API.
  • art_track - Originated from Art Track generation.
  • auto_generated - Automatically generated by YouTube systems.
  • bulk_update - Originated from a bulk update operation.
  • cms_user - Provided by a Content Manager user.
  • content_id_api - Created using the Content ID API.
  • content_id_api_batch - Created using the Content ID API bulk tool.
  • freebase - Sourced from Freebase metadata.
  • ingestion - Uploaded through SFTP or dropbox feed.
  • rightsflow - Provided through RightsFlow.
  • unknown - Source is unknown.
  • youtube_admin - Created or modified by a YouTube administrator.
  • youtube_user - Provided by a YouTube user.
  • youtube_user_db - Sourced from YouTube user database.
owner

string

The content owner who provided the metadata or ownership information.