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Broadcast live video streaming channels from various sources (PC webcams, mobile cameras, RTSP IP cameras, desktop RTMP encoder apps like OBS, iOS/Android encoders as Larix Broadcaster).

Broadcast Live Video – Turnkey Streaming Site Solution

New: Latest version integrates HTML5 Videochat that supports both Wowza SE relay streaming and P2P WebRTC using a signaling server with STUN/TURN:
\nFree Open Source WebRTC Signaling Server

Turnkey Site Demo (using this plugin):
\nVideoNow.Live

Plain WebRTC Live Streaming using HTML5 Videochat (no registration required):
\nWebRTC Live Streaming / P2P Signaling
\nWebRTC Live Streaming / Wowza SE

Live channels can be displayed on website pages in web player with chat, tips or plain HTML5 WebRTC / HLS / MPEG DASH live video streaming for mobile. Solution manages unlimited channels, membership types.

Functionality is stand alone (without need to use 3rd party services) so specific streaming hosting is required. Site owner (and users) have full ownership and access control for the live streaming content, without depending on 3rd party platforms and their terms.

For more details see the dedicated site for Broadcast Live Video solution.

WebRTC live video broadcasting and playback is supported, trough media server, as relay, for reliability and scalability or P2P trough WebRTC signaling server with STUN/TURN support.

Key Features

live video channels (custom post type)
channel setup and management page in frontend
channel listings with live AJAX updates
web broadcast with codec and quality settings (H264, Speex)
24/7 IP camera support (restream rtsp, rtmp, rtmps, udp streams) with Setup Wizard
transcoding support for plain HTML5 HLS / MPEG DASH live video delivery (on request/auto)
WebRTC support for plain HTML5 broadcasting and playback
automated detection of iOS/Android Safari/Chrome for HTML5 delivery
AJAX chat for viewers to chat while watching stream in HTML5 browser
usage permissions by role, email, id, name
limit broadcasting and watch time per channel
premium channels (unlimited levels)
channel stats (broadcast/watch time, last activity)
P2P groups support for better, faster video streaming and lower rtmp server bandwidth usage
external broadcaster/player support with special RTMP side (Wirecast, Flash Media Live Encoder, OBS Open Broadcaster Software, iOS/Android GoCoder app)
generate snapshots for external streams with special RTMP side
recording setting per channel, including for WebRTC streams
video archive import with Video Share VOD WordPress Plugin
playlists support (schedule video files for playback as live stream)
paid channel support with myCRED integration (owner sets price)
tips to broadcaster (both in Flash and HTML5 views) with myCRED, TeraWallet (WooCommerce Gateways)
channel password / access list (owner sets list of user roles, logins, emails)
custom floating logo, ads
show event details (title, start, end, picture, description) while channel is offline
integrates Rate Star Review – AJAX Reviews for Content, with Star Ratings

Use this software for setting up features like on Twitch TV, Justin TV, UStream tv, Mogulus, LiveStream, RealLifeCam, Stickam, YouNow, Blog tv, Live yahoo or their clones and alternatives. Also can be used in combinations with mobile apps similar to Periscope, Meerkat.

Includes a widget that can display online broadcasters and their show names.

Samples: Live Sites and Turnkey Setups

Monetization

Membership Ready with Role Permissions: Can be used with membership/subscription plugins to setup paid membership types.
Pay Per View Ready with Custom Post Type: Can be used with access control / sell content plugins to setup paid access to live broadcasts.
Custom ads right in text chat box, for increased conversion
Tips: Users can buy tokens (credits) to tip broadcasters using MyCred credits plugin.
Recommended: Paid Membership WordPress Plugin allows members to purchase membership with credits (use same billing system as for tips)

BuddyPress integration

If BuddyPress is installed this will add a Live Stream tab to the group where users can watch live video and chat realtime. Admins can broadcast anytime from Admin > Live Streaming.

Hosting Requirements

This plugin has requirements beyond regular WordPress hosting specifications: specific live streaming servers, certificates, licensing, tools and configuration for HTML5 live camera streaming.
For testing, register for a Free Streaming account with WebRTC & RTMP/HLS
On own dedicated server or VPS you can deploy VideoWhisper WebRTC signaling server, for basic live streaming functionality using TURN servers.
Some advanced features require executing server commands for accessing tools like FFmpeg. This involves special configuration and security precautions on web server. By default executing commands (and these features) are disabled.

Attributions

Some demo site screenshots show tests with the “Big Buck Bunny” video, available under Creative Commons Attribution at https://peach.blender.org/download/ .

Documentation

Plugin Homepage : https://broadcastlivevideo.com
Developer Contact : https://consult.videowhisper.com

Demo

Test it on live site https://videonow.live

Extra

More information, the latest updates, other plugins and non-WordPress editions can be found at https://videowhisper.com/ .

\n","installation":"

Review this plugin configuration tutorial (with some screenshots):
\nBroadcastLiveVideo – Installation Tutorial
Before installing this make sure all hosting requirements are met:
\nLive Streaming Hosting Requirements

\n","changelog":"

6.1

Support for VideoWhisper server (RTMP/HLS + WebRTC)
Automated import of streaming settings from VideoWhisper account

5.7

Integrates HTML5 Videochat with client side snapshots (no longer relies on FFmpeg for WebRTC streams)
Integrates offline video (teaser), floating logo in H5V

5.6

Integrates HTML5 Videochat with P2P WebRTC signaling support

5.5

Removed Flash interfaces (discontinued by most browsers)
Improved code

5.4

Setup Overview page and notifications with requirements, steps
Interface class setting for applying inverted (dark mode) or other Semantic UI classes
Adaptive streaming bitrate based on resolution
1/2 category selector mode with optional subcategories only
Updated BuddyPress integration to create channel post
Hosting limits bitrate
On demand recording setting per channel using FFmpeg

5.3

Admin bar menus for quick plugin access
Tips in HTML chat: AJAX updated balance and Tip buttons as configured from backend with image, sound, amount
MPEG DASH Shaka Player (by Google) for increased reliability
Added support for tipping with WooWallet credits
User channel shortcode [videowhisper_channel_user] to create a channel automatically for current user and display broadcasting interface
POT translation file
Re-Streaming / IP Camera optimizations : Auto-Pause and resume on channel access or owner activity

5.2

AJAX Chat with HTML5 stream playback
Semantic UI integration for improved interface
Integrate Rate Star Review – AJAX Reviews for Content, with Star Ratings
Filter by Tags, Name
Options to set HTML5 interfaces (WebRTC broadcast, transcoded playback) as available or preferred
WebRTC Broadcast with AJAX chat
Automatically using most suitable delivery method in HTML5 view (WebRTC if directly available, HLS, MPEG-DASH)
IP Camera / Re-Stream Setup Wizard

5.1

WebRTC broadcast and playback
MPEG DASH transcoding and delivery

4.67

Broadcaster layout code

4.66

User watch limit: Set watching time limits based on role (membership)
Configure parameters by user role (overrides channel settings)
Update channel image by uploading picture
Event Info: While channel is offline show event title, start, end, description

4.65

View Profile context menu in participants lists
User avatar in participants context menu
Easy webcam/microphone select from dropdowns on preview panel.

4.63

Schedule playlists option
Toggle default loader, loader static image option
Advanced permission lists per channel: group chat, write in chat, view participants, private chat

4.61

On demand archiving support in web broadcating app

4.42.1

Tips for broadcaster using myCRED

4.32.51

Auto transcoding (on HLS request or always)

4.32.41

Access Password

4.32.37

Unlimited premium channel levels
Feature control by user roles/lists:
\n** custom/hide logo
\n** custom/hide ads
\n** transcode

4.32.21

myCRED integration: allow selling access to channels
channel access list (owner can configure user logins, emails, roles that can access)

4.32.8

Improved iOS HLS transcoding reliability (retry and verify automatically)

4.32.8

Navigation menus (setup in backend) for Channel Categories

4.32.7

Improved channel AJAX listings: list by category in custom order

4.32.6

Ban channel interface
Web server load optimisation settings
New channel meta

4.32.1

Broadcasting application v4.32 (w. autopilot reconnect)

4.29.26

Report log file usage in stats.

4.29.19

Category and tag archive pages also include channels

4.29.17

Display warning on channel page when channel time is exceeded or channel is offline

4.29.16

Support for VideoWhisper Video Share / Video On Demand (VOD) plugin

4.29.8

iOS detection, automated display of direct/transcoded HLS video
external encoder authentication, status monitoring with special RTMP side

4.27.4

Channel posts with frontend management and automated snapshot
Channel management page where users can setup channes from frontend
Channels list page, automatically updated with AJAX, pagination
Shortcodes watch, video, HTML5 HLS, broadcast

4.27.3

Improved admin settings with tabs and more options
Control access by roles, ID, email
Limit broadcasting and watch time per channel
Premium channels with better features and quality
Transcoding for iPhone / iPad support
Toggle Logo/Watermark
Channel statistics
Broadcast directly from backend without widget
Broadcast link only for logged in users

4.27

Broadcaster application v4.27
Insert online channel snapshots in posts and pages with [videowhisper livesnapshots] shortcode
RTMP web session check support
External authentication

4.25

Broadcaster application v4.25
Video & sound codec settings
Floating watermark settings

4.07

Broadcaster application v4.07
Widget includes counter of room participants for each room

4.05

Integrated latest application versions (with broadcaster application v4.05) that include P2P.
Added more settings to control P2P / RTMP streaming, secure token if enabled, bandwidth detection.
Fixed some possible security vulnerabilites for hosts with magic_quotes Off.

2.2

BuddyPress integration: If BuddyPress is installed this will add a Live Stream tab to the group where users can watch live video and chat realtime. Admins can broadcast anytime from Admin > Live Streaming.

2.1

Permissions for broadcasters (members, list) and watchers (all, members, list).
Choose name to use in application (display name, login, nice name).

2.0

Everything is in the plugin folder to allow automated updates.
Settings page to fill rtmp address, some broadcaster options.

1.0.2

Plugin to integrate live streaming installed in a videowhisper_streaming folder on site root.

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$\"Live$
Live Broadcast (for publisher)
$\"Live$
Live Video Watch (for active viewers, discuss online, see who else is watching)
$\"Live$
Live Video Streaming (for passive viewers, simple live video)
$\"Manage$
Manage channels features from frontend
$\"Channels$
Channels listing with AJAX live updates, star ratings
$\"Playlist:$
Playlist: Schedule videos to play as live stream
$\"Manage$
Manage channel videos
$\"Broadcast$
Broadcast using HTML5 WebRTC and AJAX chat (iPad view)
$\"Playback$
Playback using HTML5 HLS and AJAX chat (iPhone view)
$\"Access$
Access IP Camera / Re-Stream Setup Wizard

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The Latest Katch plugin uses a WordPress shortcode to embed the latest video from a Katch.me feed into any page or post on your site. You can also specify a custom size for the video to display. Type [katch] where you want to embed the latest video. Simply install the plugin and enter your Katch.me username on the Settings page.

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Install the plugin through the WordPress plugin screen directly or upload the plugin folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory on your site.
Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
Use the Settings->Latest Katch screen to specify your Katch.me username. You can also specify a custom size to display the video, if desired.
Type [katch] in the post or page where you want to display your latest Katch video. You can add other text or images before or after the [katch] shortcode.

\n","faq":"\n

Can I use this plugin on multiple pages or posts on my site?

Yes. However, if you attempt to use the plugin more than once on the same page or post, only one may load correctly.

How often does the plugin update the latest video?

Every time someone visits the page on your site that uses the plugin, it checks your Katch.me RSS feed for the latest video so it’s always up to date.

Do I have to log into Katch in the plugin to be able to use it?

No. Because Katch videos are publicly visible, a password is not required. You can even use the plugin to embed someone else’s Katch.me feed!

What if my Katch.me username is different from my Periscope and/or Meerkat usernames?

Enter the username you use for Katch.me in order for the plugin to find your videos correctly.

\n\n","changelog":"

1.0.2

Bug fixes.

1.0.1

Bug fixes.

1.0

Initial public release.

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