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# VCS: useMediaInput()

> Developers can use Daily's VCS SDK to build custom video layouts and add graphics to live streamed and recorded video calls.

`useMediaInput(): Object`

Returns an object with raw video input data.

<Warning>
  **Note**: We recommend using [`useActiveVideo()`](/docs/vcs/custom-react-hooks/use-active-video) instead for a more
  convenient filtered representation of video data.
</Warning>

## Return type

| Property                | Type    | Description                        |
| :---------------------- | :------ | :--------------------------------- |
| `activeVideoInputSlots` | `Array` | Raw video slot media descriptions. |