Glossary
General
Client
A system that is using the External API, making requests and consuming responses.
Data
Event
A recording that is either going to take place, has been recorded using Opencast scheduling or has been uploaded either using the External API or the Opencast administrative user interface. A collection of events may be grouped using a series.
Series
A collection of events.
Users and Groups
User
A person accessing data provided by the External API.
Producer
A user that is managing individual recordings or groups of recordings. The producer uses the External API to create, curate, publish, retract recordings.
Spectator
A spectator accesses a subset of recordings that has been published by a producer.