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...

[leeherron]

Originally Posted by dancue

That makes sense.

I would actually prefer though to just keep the comments on the video in the video directory and just create a thread within a forum saying "this video has just been added".

Maybe it can be set as an option to satisfy both. As long as the comments and new videos posted in the video directory count towards the person's post count.

I was thinking of adding a segment to the upload script that alters an image to illuminated when I link is added, then use my standard cron to de-illuminate the image (just rotate with a 2nd image) when it's been more than 3 days since the last link. I have that image imbedded beside my Video Directory link.

[SVTCobraLTD]

Anyone know if this is working for 3.6.xx?

[dancue]

Originally Posted by dancue

That makes sense.

I would actually prefer though to just keep the comments on the video in the video directory and just create a thread within a forum saying "this video has just been added".

Maybe it can be set as an option to satisfy both. As long as the comments and new videos posted in the video directory count towards the person's post count.

I'd really like to hear from the author of this mod and his plans for adding the features mentioned above.

[Al-Mothafar]

I Jaxel ...
I have question , i translate this Add to Arabic , its from right to left language , and so I made some modifying in Templates and files , and so , but the english is from left to right language ...

How can I re import a Video Directory original version (English) as second Video Directory in my VB , and my i have another Idea , like on directory for Sciences Videos , and another for Funny Clips , every Video Directory is Independent from another in SAME forum and database , without and conflicts or another problems...

Just Give me a hint not another copy modified ... if you can please

[oskqqqq]

how can i uninstall the product?
when i do it it gives db error

[davio33]

How do you add categories? I just see "General" Is there a way to add more?

Thanks

[DobieGillis?]

Originally Posted by ArnyVee

Theater,

Jaxel changed it so that all you have to do is change the "http" to "hdef" rather than having to remember the &fmt=22 or where to put it. Try that and see if it works.

haha! I forgot this. Had to read through 34 pages to remind myself. Thanks, yo!

[FReeSTER]

How can I add more video resources? other than youtube ect...

another thing is

I get an arror I believe since the Control panel menu for Video Directory does not show any menus at all but BLANK

See Attachment

[cavebox]

*Installed*

Great mod, thanks for it.

I was wondering if there is a possibility to integrate it in the forumsearch.

And is it possible when adding a videoclip the system will automatic check if it isn't already posted?

[l_amhed]

I've just noticed that the tags added for a video, in a private section, appear for all users in the tag cloud. Is there a way to prevent that and keep those tags "private" ?

Edit: Same goes for private videos who are visible by all in the "Recently Added Videos" page.