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.
Forthcoming Media Alpha!
So we're this close to an alpha for the Media module (for d7). There are only a few outstanding critical alpha-blocking issues that need to be resolved. I'd hoped to have it today, but it looks like it'll probably be Monday.
Next week is the time for you to jump in if you're interested in developing for the project! It's been loads of fun, from the initial discussions and plans over a year ago with arthurf, dopry, drewish, Roger López, myself and others, to fantastic core Drupal 7 integration of stream wrappers by pwolanin and GSOC student jmstacey, to some powerhouse #d7ux magic by mverbaar and Jody Lynn, to the latest overhaul introducing Media fieldable entities (with an eye for core Drupal 8) and WYSIWYG integration by JacobSingh and dipen chaudhary, with some potential upcoming fine-tuning from jQuery guru dmitrig01.
If you're interested, join us in IRC at #drupal-media. After giving the module a spin (you'll need Drupal 7 Alpha 1, Media, Styles, and WYSIWYG + CKEditor, and optionally Media: Flickr and/or Media: YouTube), you should subscribe to the Issue queue. (You can also see recent screenshots at AaronWinborn.com.)
Read moreDrupal Media, Now with Fieldable Entities!
If you haven't looked recently, there's been some huge progress recently for Drupal's Media module. Jacob Singh from Acquia has jumped on board, paving the way for fieldable entities! This allows Media asset objects to be a first class Drupal citizen, alongside Nodes, Users, Taxonomy, and Comments. (Hopefully in core for Drupal 8!) Also, Dipen Chaudhary has been hard at work providing WYSIWYG support!
Embedded Media Field Roadmap for Version 2
FYI, Alex UA and I are planning a version 2 of Embedded Media Field, in part to prepare for the transition to the Media module for Drupal 7.
Here's the road map, mostly for my reference:
Fixes and improvements to emthumb(courtesy of andrewlevine!)Check for duplicate provider files, giving a notice/warning to administrators in that caseStart branch 2 of developmentMove the Flickr provider to Media: FlickrMove the Archive.org provider to Media: Archive- Move the YouTube provider to Media: YouTube
Backport the Styles module to d6- Add emfield Styles (allowing Imagecache for emfield!)
- Gradually move other providers to external locations
Media + Styles + Media: YouTube Demo!
Join us at #drupal-dojo in IRC for a DimDim screencast demonstration, discussion, and quick Q&A of the Media, Styles, and Media: YouTube modules. Built to harness the new PHP stream wrappers in core Drupal 7, this powerful file browsing solution will awe and amaze.
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Media Sprint in NYC a Success!
The Media Sprint in late October was amazing! Jody and Maarten hunkered in one corner and bashed out the UI, while Peter and Darrel worked out some of the FileField integration. Meanwhile Arthur whipped out a File Metadata implementation, and I began teasing the existing work out of Drupal 6 and into Drupal 7.
Also in the fray were Jonathan, Forest, Rob, Oleg, and Jen, who participated in varying degrees. Jen also took the opportunity to begin a cool new core theme for Drupal 7, and with Darrel's help took some time to give us a pre-fab image field with core articles! W00T!
The sprint was an amazing success. The module actually works now, as evidenced by Arthur's demonstration screencast. After installing Media, you can actually browse your file system in the administrative screen, with lovely thumbnails representing the file objects. The same action is also available when uploading a new file.
In the past couple of weeks, we've also made strides towards implementing remote streams, with the Media: YouTube module almost ready for unveiling.
Read more to see what's next, and to see pictures!
Read moreImpromptu 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.
Read moreDrupalMedia.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!
Read moreRevised 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.
Read moreMonster 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).
Read moreMedia 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)
Read moreThird 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).
Read moreEmbedded 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:
Read moreMedia 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.
Read moreMedia 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.)
Read moreMedia Code Sprint (2009)
Media Code Sprint and Media Module Specifications
Table of contents
- Introduction
- Road map and Time Line
- Use Cases
- API Description
- $item structure
- Wireframes
- Deliverables
- Timeline
- Risks
- Resources
