Object Embedding (Flash)
The focus of this group is on object embedding and, based on what is currently available, this is mainly Macromedia Flash related. There are a number Drupal modules that provide integration with Flash based media players and Javascript replacement techniques. We also welcome more general discussion about embedding techniques and conundrums which can cover Quicktime through to ActiveX if it takes your fancy.
People who are interested in tighter coupling between Flash and Drupal should check out the Services group, which covers a number of Flash-related technologies like Flex and AMFPHP.
Impromptu DimDim Session about Emfield + Imagecache
I'm going to do a quick, impromptu Dojo session on DimDim about using Embedded Media Field in conjunction with Imagecache. Because I feel like it. Sorry about the short notice; I'll post deets here for interested people who want to know but missed the show... For Drupal 6. Join #drupal-dojo in IRC.
DrupalMedia.org Launched for the Sprint!
As a supplement to the Media group, I launched Drupal Media today to help with the ongoing Media sprint efforts. On its front page, you'll see a map to the next sprint (which is at Mansueto - 7 World Trade Ctr, New York, NY this Friday-Saturday, October 23-24, from 9-5). Tabs are also available for discussions (add your own), videos, and a feed to the Media module issue queue. Please give me any feedback or desired functionality that would be useful for the site. (Including long-term plans for the useful domain, contributed by the good folks at Development Seed.)
Don't forget that you have to pre-register if you plan to come to the sprint, with your full name. Hope to see you there, or at #drupal-media in IRC!
Revised Media Roadmap for Sprint Oct 23-24
Media API
- Create a workflow diagram.
- Ensure Registration of Media modules works, and is complete. See media_get_registered_modules().
- Convert 'Resources' to 'Streams' to work w/ Stream Wrappers in core.
- Document all hooks for the module.
- Determine continued need/placement for 'Formatters'.
- Continue building Media form (ala Maarten's designs).
- Add thumbnail support for browsing files.
- Convert dbqueries to dbtng.
- Drupal behaviors & AHAH callbacks.
- Create any required images.
- Add default theme options for stream display in browser.
File/Stream Handling
- Handle uploaded files.
- Integrate with FileField.
- Ensure files shared in multiple places aren't deleted unless they are singular.
- Handle shared files/streams.
- Handle streams other than default public/private.
- Token integration.
Remote Streams
- Create YouTube stream wrapper.
- Create Flickr stream wrapper.
- Create Brightcove stream wrapper.
Media Metadata
- Determine continued need/placement for 'Metadata' (and how it fits w/ core RDF).
- Determine if key/value pairs is best way to go forward.
- Create table for storage.
- Create hooks for modules to store unique columns.
- Create metadata collection form.
SimpleTests
- Create simpletests.
Views Integration
- Allow a Views formatter for file browser -- perhaps an administrative dropdown of available views ala quicktabs or panels?
WYSIWYG Support
- Research the WYSIWYG module to determine how to integrate.
- Create a plan for WYSIWYG integration.
SWF Tools - swfobject.embedSWF() call is rendering into page text rather than source code. Why?
I'm trying to use SWF Tools to embed a swf of mine. My problem is that the swfobject code that is generated is being displayed as user-viewable text rather than ending up in the source code and operating as it should.
Monster Media Sprint!
Fellow Media Moguls,
We're shaking off the dust from the Media module, which was sadly neglected during the heady Summer of Code, where we got Stream Wrappers into core! I'm excited to meet now with my fellow Drupalistas, and get the module presentable for Drupal 7 (and Drupal 6, if anyone is interested in helping on that front).
Media Shiai/Sprint
Join us at the two day Google Summer of Code - Media Shiai/Sprint (Media Ninja Tournament) in Cambridge / Boston (at the Brightcove headquarters) Denver (during DrupalCamp Colorado (and the following Monday at Denver Open Media! Our goal is a Media module Alpha release!
Progress of Media Sprint
This will be a progress report for the ongoing Media Sprint, for the Media Module, including How You Can Get Involved™!
Note this immediately follows 8Tracks & Emfield.
Where
We're using Dojo's Dimdim - click this link at the time of the session.
When: Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at 4:00 PM (EST)
Third Party Video Integration
The following modules integrate third party video with Drupal, such as YouTube or Blip.TV. Modules included may automatically parse URLs and/or embed code to determine the provider to store and display, and may or may not display thumbnails, autoplay, and other features (outlined below). Please help to make this list more accurate!
| Feature | Asset | Drigg | Embedded Media Field | Media | Video | Video Filter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Media Sessions and BOF's at DrupalCon DC
The following is the current list of Birds of a Feather (BOF) sessions on the white boards near the registration tables at Drupalcon DC that relate to Media. The list will certainly change over the week. Sessions relating to Media have been tagged on delicious. Please feel free to add those missing sessions! (This page is a wiki).
Embedded Media Field Provider Tutorial
FYI, I'm planning to do a Dojo session (using DimDim) sometime hopefully early this week around Embedded Media Field, with the following goals:
Media Sprint TODO?
The Media Sprint 2009 Wiki has a rough outline, based on an earlier document started by arthurf, but needs some serious fleshing out. I plan to begin working in earnest again on the sprint later next week and the following (am trying to slot 3-4 solid working days towards it).
There are also several volunteers who have offered to help over the coming weeks as well. We need to try to build some organization.
Media Sprint at Zivtech
Join Aaron Winborn, Arthur Foelsche and Zivtech for a Media Sprint!
Date: Tuesday, January 27
Time: 10am (Dojo Session will start at 3:30pm)
Location: Zivtech Philadelphia Office
1511 South St, Philadelphia
We will be combining the media sprint with a dojo session, as well as using irc channels to connect with people in drupal-dev and drupal-dojo groups. We'll probably concentrate on configuring stream wrappers and solidying the GUI elements. Anyone is welcome, so please feel free to join us! Just drop us a line if you plan on attending.
Media Sprint Recap on Drupal Dojo!
Arthur and I will co-present a recap of last week's exciting Media Code Sprint, held in various offices in NYC! We'll be doing this with the Drupal Dojo, using DimDim.
Media Code Sprint Recap
Tuesday, January 13, 2008 at 3:30 PM (EST)
Why You Want to Be There
- Because you want to learn about the future of multimedia in Drupal.
- Because you want to help transform multimedia handling for Drupal.
- Because everything you thought you knew about Drupal and multimedia is about to be obsolete (and why that's a good thing)...
I'll post a synopsis and schedule in the morning, so stay tuned!
(Cross-posted at AaronWinborn.com.)
Media Code Sprint (2009)
Media Code Sprint and Media Module Specifications
Table of contents
Kaltura Releases Version 1.0 of its Open Source Video Module for Drupal
I'm excited to update you that today we have officially launched our open source video module for Drupal.
Kaltura's All in One Video Module enables Drupal site-builders to easily add video and rich-media functionalities to their sites.
The module handles all aspects of adding video, including full hosting and streaming of content. It is extremely flexible, easy to customize and best of all – it's free – Kaltura covers up to 10GB of hosting and streaming (can later be upgraded).
Red5 Flash Server module for video recording
I just released a Red5 Flash Server module which allows you to record FLV videos on a Red5 Flash Server. The module is dependent on the services module, amfphp module and the swftools module. I am working with FLV recording and Drupal since some years now, mostly using the Adobe server. But since I discovered Red5, I am more than happy, since it's open source and it seems to be stable. I am about to release a client project using the module and Red5 and I hope it scales (although I don't expect many people recording videos ;-) ).
Drupal Camp Chicago Invite
You are invited to attend Drupal Camp Chicago on October Friday 24 & Saturday 25 2008.
Who/Why:
For over 2 years Chicago Drupal has truly highlighted the benefits of an open source initiative. We have built resourceful bridges between many local Chicago establishments including non-profits, entrepreneurs, Drupal development companies, independent consultants, hobbyist, and others in the mid-west. Our goal for this Drupal Camp is to bring everyone together for open communication, education, fun, and industry networking.
What:
The future of the asset module
I've been doing some thinking about the future of the asset module. First of all, I'm completely dedicated to bringing it to Drupal 6 and beyond. What is not sure however is in which form it will move forward. With the improved hook_form and specifically with filefield and emfield tying into the youtube api, flvmediaplayer, the new media player et al, I certainly don't want to duplicate efforts. The asset module itself is quite a big project and maintaining it requires a lot of my time.
That's why I've been thinking lately of stripping the asset module down to the asset wizard: leaving the uploading of files to the *field modules (having the admin decide which modules he prefers and what type of files he needs) and managing them with the asset wizard. The asset wizard could be taken so much further if it could get all the attention it deserves. One thing I could use help on is the interface from a usability perspective: both on the asset wizard itself and on how to tie it in the different fields (filefield, emfield, ...) and editors (TinyMCE, WYSIWYG, ...). Everything is welcome: from concepts and wireframes to mock-ups and patches.
How do you want to handle the files and embedded media that have been already been imported by media mover, uploaded by filefield or integrated by emfield?
New Drupal-Powered Flash Games site in Beta
This site uses flashnode and a custom module to embed flash games, and let them report back to Drupal High Scores, which are stored by Drupal and reported back in various blocks.
Check it out:
You'll need to sign up an account to try the Score Saving features.
Once beta is complete, the module will be released on Drupal.org.
Roadmap:
Save Game state support
Views Integration of Score data
Userpoints Integration
Media Player with Dynamic Logo!
Made some progress last night with the Drupal Media Player that I blogged about recently. Dynamic logos!
You have to go to my blog to see the action.
This was created with an hour of tweaking the OpenLaszlo XML, and then pasting the following into this node: print theme('media_player_player', 'http://spindowners.com/files.dm/videos/20051210-w50s.flv', array('logo' => '/sites/aaronwinborn.com/files/my-logo.png');
Couldn't be simpler! I see a dev release as soon as we have an icon for the play button!
Of course, playlists and the like will take more. We've talked about including several players, including a light-weight and one with all the bells & whistles, and have the module call the proper one according to passed parameters.
