Video Scraping for AI: Why You Need Proxies
Video content has become one of the most valuable sources of training data for modern AI models. From understanding motion and facial expressions to interpreting context across time, videos provide rich, dynamic information that static images simply can’t offer. But collecting large volumes of video from platforms like YouTube or TikTok isn’t as simple as hitting “download.” Sites impose rate limits, geo-restrictions, and aggressive anti-bot systems — all of which can stall or block your data pipeline. That’s where proxies come in. In this article, we’ll explain why proxies are a must-have tool for AI video scraping and how to set up a reliable, large-scale data collection workflow without running into walls. Need proxies for video scraping? ProxyCompass provides fast datacenter proxies with unlimited bandwidth and full support for HTTP(S) and SOCKS5 — ideal for collecting large volumes of video content. ➡️ Browse our proxy plans ➡️ Run a free proxy test to make sure everything works b...