Live video streaming

[TeviH]

Hello,

I want to set up password-protected live video streaming of a prerecorded video. How might I do this? Do I need additional software?

does it depend on what format the video is in? I would ideally like to use flash, but would do quick time, if I needed. Divx is also an option.

Any ideas?

 

[shanee86]

It is pretty easy learn it along long time ago. But about converting to flash that I have no idea about. To make a streaming video for like windows media player. You just make a file called asx or asf and then it links to the actual file. I can explain if needed?

 

[bbalegere]

you can try Helix server.
http://www.realnetworks.com/products/media_delivery.html
I am not too sure how it works,but you can try and check it out.

 

[TeviH]

the text file thing wouldn't work - I need to do it live, and i want the file to be secure. Anybody can just open the text file and see the path to the video.

Does helix server only work for dedicated hosting? I do not own my own servers; i have a shared host.

 

[bbalegere]

you need minimum of chroot access to use helix.

 

[shanee86]

Try searching for a company how does streaming media. I used to use one but not sure what it was if I think about it I will post it thanks.

Ok I found who I used to use they are http://clipstream.com try them maybe?

 

[AcornDomains.co.uk]

Try a site like:
http://www.myphotoalbum.com/index.shtml

you can host your photos and videos there.

I paid to join to get extra features for only $15 a year!

Also supports "Private or Public Albums"

 

[BMFX]

the text file thing wouldn't work - I need to do it live, and i want the file to be secure. Anybody can just open the text file and see the path to the video.

Does helix server only work for dedicated hosting? I do not own my own servers; i have a shared host.

Way you fix number one is have a password protect on the file, so they cant access video inless they have user/pass

comes on helm and cpanel to do that very very simple......

 

[ukiptvmax]

Yes, you can do this without too much trouble. I would use a normal video format like MP4 rather than Flash, QuickTime, or DivX. You can host the video on your server and use a player that supports password protection, or put the video behind a login protected page. If you want it to behave more like a live stream, you will need streaming software or a streaming server. The video format does matter for compatibility, but MP4 with H.264 is probably the easiest option these days.