Analyze videos
This quickstart guide provides a simplified introduction to analyzing videos to generate text using the TwelveLabs Video Understanding Platform. It includes:
- A basic working example
- Minimal implementation details
- Core parameters for common use cases
For a comprehensive guide, see the Analyze videos section.
Prerequisites
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To use the platform, you need an API key:
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Depending on the programming language you are using, install the TwelveLabs SDK by entering one of the following commands:
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Your video files must meet the format requirements.
Starter code
You can copy and paste the code below to analyze videos and generate text based on their content. Replace the placeholders surrounded by <> with your values.