I need to play an flv in streaming in a website build on a php/apache2/mysql CMS. I like a lot http://www.visionstreetwear.com website and i would like to use this layout with a flv as header.
A:
I believe you can't do 'true' flash video streaming without paying for streaming service from the hosting provider.
If you don't have that, you can alternatively do 'progressive streaming' of the flv file. See this article on Adobe website about how to create flash file that can do it.
What I have done before, is to create a swf file that works as a container for video which contains some actionscript to play external video file, store video on the web server, then feed external data to tell swf which movie file to play and where the movie file is located.
djrsargent
2010-10-05 17:35:39
what about hosting streaming service? red 5 or just php ming?
TrustWeb
2010-10-06 06:27:17
I believe you need to get a license to use Adobe Media Server to host streaming service. See this page. http://www.adobe.com/products/flashmediaserver/?promoid=DNRRYI think Adobe pretty much wants you pay $$$ for using anything Flash.
djrsargent
2010-10-06 13:07:39
A:
You could look at red5 (http://red5.org/) if you need real streaming.
If you just want to play a flv, maybe you could look at flowplayer as a base?
Good luck!
JiPi
2010-10-06 14:06:26