Automate Video Asset Uploads from Frame.io to Google Drive Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to automate the upload of video assets from Frame.io to Google Drive using Pabbly Connect. Follow this step-by-step tutorial for seamless integration. Explore systematic approaches to creating efficient automation solutions that convert technical concepts into practical, implementable instructions.

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1. Setting Up Pabbly Connect for Automation

To begin automating the upload of video assets from Frame.io to Google Drive, you first need to set up Pabbly Connect. Start by signing up for a free account on the Pabbly Connect website. Once signed in, navigate to the dashboard where you can create a new workflow.

Click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button, and give your workflow a name, such as ‘Frame.io to Google Drive’. Select a folder within your Pabbly Connect account to store this automation. After clicking ‘Create’, you will see the workflow interface with a trigger and action section.

2. Setting Up Frame.io Trigger in Pabbly Connect

In this section, we will set up the trigger for when a new asset is added to Frame.io. Choose Frame.io from the app selection in the trigger window. For the trigger event, select ‘New Asset’. This will allow Pabbly Connect to monitor your Frame.io account for any new uploads. using Pabbly Connect

• Select Frame.io as the app in Pabbly Connect.
• Choose ‘New Asset’ as the trigger event.
• Copy the webhook URL provided by Pabbly Connect.

Next, go to your Frame.io account, navigate to the developer section, and create a new webhook. Paste the copied URL into the designated field and select the event ‘Asset Created’. After submitting, your Frame.io account will now send data to Pabbly Connect whenever a new asset is uploaded.

3. Retrieving Asset Details from Frame.io

After setting the trigger, the next step is to retrieve the details of the newly uploaded asset. In the action section of your Pabbly Connect workflow, select Frame.io again and choose the action event ‘Get Asset by ID’. This step requires the asset ID from the trigger response. using Pabbly Connect

To connect Frame.io, you will need to enter your API token. You can generate this token from the Frame.io developer portal. Once you have the token, paste it into Pabbly Connect and map the asset ID from the trigger response to the action step.

• Select ‘Get Asset by ID’ as the action event.
• Enter your Frame.io API token for authentication.
• Map the asset ID from the trigger response to this action.

Once you have completed these steps, you will receive a response containing the asset details, including the file name and direct download link.

4. Uploading the Asset to Google Drive

Now that you have the asset details, the next step is to upload the asset to Google Drive using Pabbly Connect. In the action section, select Google Drive and choose the action event ‘Upload a File’. You will need to connect your Google Drive account to Pabbly Connect by signing in and granting access.

After the connection is established, you will be prompted to provide the URL of the file you want to upload. Map the original file URL from the previous step and specify the folder ID in Google Drive where you want the file to be stored.

Select ‘Upload a File’ as the action event in Google Drive. Map the original file URL from the asset details. Specify the folder ID where the file should be uploaded.

After completing these configurations, test the action to ensure the file uploads correctly. If successful, you will see the asset appear in your specified Google Drive folder.

5. Testing the Automation Workflow

With the automation set up, it’s essential to test it to ensure everything works seamlessly. Go back to your Frame.io account and upload a new asset. Within a few moments, Pabbly Connect will trigger the workflow, and the new asset should automatically upload to Google Drive.

Check your Google Drive folder to confirm the asset appears as expected. If the file uploads successfully, congratulations! You have successfully automated the process of transferring video assets from Frame.io to Google Drive using Pabbly Connect.

In case you encounter any issues, double-check the webhook setup and ensure that your API token is correctly configured. Testing multiple assets will help confirm that the workflow functions reliably.

Conclusion

This tutorial demonstrated how to use Pabbly Connect to automate the upload of video assets from Frame.io to Google Drive. By following these steps, you can streamline your workflow and ensure that all new assets are backed up automatically.