>
>
> I would also build an authentication system using a required token to
> > watch a stream. Use Flash Stored Object to save a UUID for the client so the
> > link would only work on your client's machine. (Flash Stored Object don't
> > expire)
> >
>
> How much flash-fu would all this require me to have? Because I have none,
> heh :P
>
Hopefully you won't have to use Flash then :) Stay away from ActionScript as
much as you can. But if you have to do it yourself, it's not that hard. AS
is something in between JS and Java with a very slow IDE :p
-Matt
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On 9/11/07, Nick Zadrozny <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Thanks for the great responses, guys.
>
> On 9/11/07, Matt Aimonetti <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> > Is there a format you have to use? Do you need to do progressive, real
> > time streaming, both? Is your client ok with forcing the user to have a
> > specific plugin/app installed?
>
>
> All great questions. I'll be fleshing them out as we go through the
> requirements of the project. Honestly I'm still crossing my fingers that
> they'll just let customers download the video, Peepcode-style. We'll see.
>
> I don't think a normal flv player would work for you. Otherwise anyone
> > purchasing access to a stream once could simply get the url for the flv and
> > pass it to other people. (and if your file naming is based on the video id,
> > one can guess the urls)
> >
>
> Yeah, I'd use some sort of expiring token at the least and just not stress
> too much about people trying to steal stuff.
>
> Flash player 9 just added support for h.264 and AAC+ which I would
> > strongly recommend to use if your client is ok asking all users to update
> > their flash player if needed.
> >
>
> Duly noted. I'll add that (and all the other fantastic links in this
> thread) to my list of stuff to research.
>
> I would also build an authentication system using a required token to
> > watch a stream. Use Flash Stored Object to save a UUID for the client so the
> > link would only work on your client's machine. (Flash Stored Object don't
> > expire)
> >
>
> How much flash-fu would all this require me to have? Because I have none,
> heh :P
>
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