Abstract: In one embodiment, a method is disclosed for providing UGC to a media production or broadcast destination for potential inclusion in a broadcast or other media distribution. Video processing parameters of the destination are provided. An application is customized using the parameters to provide a customized application without requiring any additional development for the customization. A token and a link are then transmitted to the destination. The destination accesses the link, and the customized application is downloaded along with an API to the destination. The customized application periodically polls the API for UGC and associated metadata. It then, guided by the parameters, facilitates the ingestion of the media and metadata in the proper format into the appropriate place within the downstream broadcast or media production system.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a montage of media (videos, images, audio, etc.) is created automatically from media submitted by different users and related to a common theme or event. A bubble is created for each theme or event. The users submit the media over the Internet or another network with an indication of a particular bubble the media pertains to. The media in the bubble is examined for objects, audio, engagement metrics, faces, and various other accompanying markers, which are then used to identify media or fragments of media for inclusion in an automatic montage, with music and transition effects.