Major Additions - Video-Directory Remixed

This mod has been rewritten for vB4x here: https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=240677

This modification is based on the Video-Directory modification by Survivor and vBPoint.org.
His mod is NOT dead, its still alive and kicking; but he has informed me that he just doesn't have the time to maintain it and give support. So until he is able to work on it agian; I've been doing a series of updates.

What is this mod?

This mod adds a fully featured and fully integrated video directory archive to your forums. Users can add their favorite videos from their favorite video service to the directory. I only support a few select hosters; but the hoster scripting is XML base, so any user can create their own scripts for any number of hosting services. The old MyVideo and Sevenload scripts from Survivor's version will still work, but they wont pull in Keyword/Tagging information, nor the video length time codes.

Basic Feature Listing:

• Fully integrated into the vBulletin user database and product manager.
• Fully phrased and built on templates for easy reskinning and styling.
• Fully administratable and a myriad of settings for personalization.
• Complete customization of permissions based on usergroups.
• Landing page for broad information and fully featured tag cloud.
• Category profiles for videos.
• Contribution profiles for users.
• Keyword profiles for tag cloud.
• Built in comment system for videos.
• Search function for titles and descriptions.
• RSS feed of videos.

Product Demo:

http://www.8wayrun.com/video.php

Installation Procedure:

1. Upload all files in the "upload" directory to your forum root.
2. CHMOD /videothumbnails/* and /includes/videoserviceapi to 777.
3. Import the product "product-videodirectory.xml" in your Product Manager.
4. Follow the on screen instructions to configure your video hoster settings.
5. Refresh your administration control panel to see the new navigation links.

NOTES:
vBulletin 3.7.0 instituted a new avatar-thumbnail system. There is a high probability that you are unaware of this new system and may have failed to setup your vBulletin to make use of it. Make sure that a directory called /thumbs is located in your avatar directory and CHMOD it to 777. Then go into Maintenance > Update Counters and run the Rebuild Custom Avatar Thumbnails process.

Upgrade Procedure:

1. Upload all files in the "upload" directory to your forum root.
2. Take note of the information stored in Limits of Videos > General Settings.
3. Import the product "product-videodirectory.xml" in your Product Manager.
4. Re-establish your previous Limits settings in Videos > General Settings.
5. Re-import ALL of your hosters and settings in Videos > Manage hosters.
   • You MUST remember to re-import your hosters after upgrading.

NOTES:
You may lose your category dataman when you upgrade. If no categories are listed after an upgrade, you will be required to rebuild your category dataman. Its very easy to rebuild it if you need to. Simply go into Videos > Manage categories, select ANY category and hit [Edit], then click [Save]. Your category dataman will automatically be rebuilt.

Roadmap for the Future:

• Moderation
• Favorites
• Playlists

Don't forget to click INSTALL!

If you want to donate, I'm all for it... as I'm an unemployed computer programmer...

[dancue]

Alright. I'm going to attempt to add a video hoster, but I know not where to start.

The hoster is viddler.com

Any help with this would be greatly appreciated.

[FFTFTCEd]

Originally Posted by KeyTraderz

Is there a way for me to add Divx code so i can link files from my server?

Same here, I'm using DivX webplayer and want to know if this mod will work with it.

It would appear that the most common use for this mod is linking to video hosting sites, as stated in the lead, but I want to eliminate the third party altogether. I want to FTP the video files (in DivX format) to the forum root, point the mod to that host and away we go.

Will this mod do that or is it only for host's suggested in the lead?

Thanks for your help & mod guys.

[Playa82]

Last Update: Yesterday

Version: 1.2.4

Changelog ??? <--------

[Stefanus]

Originally Posted by Playa82

Last Update: Yesterday

Version: 1.2.4

Changelog ??? <--------

Still show's 1.2.3

I do have a problem on some vids showing "We're sorry, this video is no longer available."
but the video is available on YouTube here is one example and the link to YouTube.

Any help on this vids giving a "We're sorry, this video is no longer available." message?

Thanks,
Stefanus

[DobieGillis?]

I have it all installed fine, just need to enter the You Tube hoster settings. Anyone know what that is? TIA!

[Playa82]

shows 1.2.3 to me, too...

[DobieGillis?]

this is an amazing Mod...what took me so long to install? What? Awesome Sauce!

[FFTFTCEd]

so..... anyone out their using this mod to host your own video's & if so, what format are you using?

[Jaxel]

1.2.4 is for file changes only, that is why the script still says 1.2.3; because nothing changed in the script.

As for "video is no longer available"; that has nothing to do with this mod, it has to do with Youtube sucking.

[Al-Mothafar]

Originally Posted by Al-Mothafar

Thanks Jaxel for this powerful Addon , I have two points to you:

1. I suggest to use JW Flash player to play video , its allow to you add many options like (One interface & using on flexible player & controls player style , can you add direct links "http://domain/vid/video1.flv" , etc)
for JW Player visit this link : http://www.longtailvideo.com/

2. How can i make hoster file to another hoster like(http://video.google.com/) or others ?

I am still waiting