SCTE 35 Part 2
event_type
Enumerated values
Clause citations
- 35-2-202610.3.1.1 · Table 13 · event_type
| Value | Dec | Name | Description | History | Related |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0x00 | 0 | network | The top of the hierarchy: a run of programs delivered back to back as one continuous stream for a set period. The XML token is 'network'. | ||
| 0x01 | 1 | program | A single presentation, usually long-form (over about five minutes), typically made up of chapters, breaks, opportunities, and advertisements. The XML token is 'program'. | ||
| 0x02 | 2 | chapter | A short section within a program, placed so a viewer can find a scene or segment easily. The XML token is 'chapter'. | ||
| 0x03 | 3 | break | A non-program section of a program or chapter. It normally wraps the opportunities and advertisements inside it. The XML token is 'break'. Standards note SCTE 35 Part 2 states that advertising events (break, opportunity, advertisement) must not overlap, but some of its own examples show overlapping advertising intervals. We treat non-overlap as the intended rule. | ||
| 0x04 | 4 | opportunity | A location and duration in the stream where ads can be inserted, either replacing underlying content or extending the timeline. The XML token is 'opportunity'. | ||
| 0x05 | 5 | advertisement | The lowest level: a single ad, usually short-form (under about two minutes). The XML token is 'advertisement'. | ||
| 0x06-0xFF | Reserved | Reserved for future use. Not currently assigned a meaning. |