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...

[Adem GEN?]

Thanks, Installed

[Sgroove]

Hi Guys, anyone knows how to display the Videos even to guests?
I've enabled permissions to unregistered users but is not working.
Thanks...

[Warlord]

I want to add a users latest video on their videos profile page as shown in the screen shot below. How can I do this?

[skubaman]

Does anybody know if there is a way to published the most recent videos on a non-vbulletin page? Like a module that can be called by javascript or php and I can place on any HTML page?

Know what I mean?

Thanks

[MagicThemeParks]

skubaman,

The mod has an RSS feed, so you can use the feed to display it on another page. I used http://www.feedsweep.com and display it on the forum homepage of my site in the side column. That way, it's a simple widget that you can style and display as you wish. :up:

[skubaman]

Thanks.

I am trying it out now. Were you able to display the thumbnails?

Thanks

[skubaman]

Doesn't seem like the RSS was setup to display the thubnails. They are enclosed, but don't show by default.

See on the image attached how it shows on google reader

Thanks

[tlwwolfseye]

Can someone make this Hoster to work with Video Directory ?

http://www.own3d.tv/watch/20393?HD

[jaderollie]

Will this Install straight on top of my other version that was coded by the other Guy,
also will i be able to keep my videos that are already been added before??
i would hate to have to start from scratch

Also is this vBSEO Friendly??

o want to install, but not knowing the above i wont

[Leo Brazil]

Originally Posted by Jaxel

Until vb4 goes gold... I wont even be STARTING vb4 work.

However, with vb4, I will be COMPLETELY rewriting this mod... especially to make it easier for people to add hosters.

I was thinking about updating my board to vb4 at least when it gets RC....but as this mod is so popular on my board I just can't do it without this one.

I'm gonna wait for this, getting some pills....lol...