Mario Marino

OS-media allow streaming of mp4/webm/ogv video progressively through PHP. It works with all WP themes, but is designed specifically for OS-media theme, a Twenty Fourteen Child Theme that is able to properly handle the layout of Custom Post for Featured Videos.
DEMO ONLINE: http://openstream.tv/demo/
OS-media WP theme: http://www.mariomarino.eu/os-media-wordpress-theme/
You can insert multimedia content:
<ul>
<li>in normal post or page with the classic shortcodes added to the post textarea through control panel.</li>
<li>in Custom Post Type for “Featured Video”, a dedicated area where we have a single “Featured video” for each page (like WP Featured Images). </li>
</ul>
There are 5 ways to insert video:
<ol>
<li>from local WP installation (after upload video files through FTP): you must place the PATH of this local video resource (for example: /opt/lampp/htdocs/wp/wp-content/uploads/video)in general settings and files list appears in file selector in each control panel of single post.</li>
<li>from any file server or WP installation: you must place the URL (http://…) and files list appears in file selector.</li>
<li>from Amazon S3 (Simple Storage Server) [files list appears in file selector],</li>
<li>directly uploading (or selecting) files through WordPress media uploader (limited size: depends on the configuration of php and WP) [dedicated input for each format: mp4, webm, ogg]</li>
<li>from the platform Youtube & Vimeo. [dedicated input]</li>
</ol>
<blockquote>
NOTE: the way 1 is recommended if you need to hide the video URL and prevents users from easily downloading the source.
For OSmedia Featured video (Custom Post Type), if you don’t use Os-media theme you can insert the function Osmedia_video() in your theme. This content are also optimized for latest WP theme like Twenty Fifteen or Twenty Fourteen, automatically detected by this plugin, which loads the dedicated layout for CPT content. If your theme is not recognized, is loaded by default the file layout/osmedia_cpt.php, that you can edit and customize for display your featured video.
</blockquote>
For normal post/page you can place Poster Image for video URL in shortcode (img=””). 
In custom Post Field you can use the WP Featured Image, otherwise the plugin try to load image file from the same directory with the same name and .jpg extension.
Some configs parameters in Option settings are general config, not present in single-post settings, this one are effective for post already created (for example: “local video path”, or “player skin”). And some other config parameters for default setting that are overwritten by the same settings parameters present in single-post (for example: “width”, or “autoplay”).
List of all parameters of OS-media video: 
http://www.mariomarino.eu/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/OSmedia_vars.pdf
Shortcode example:
<pre><code>[video file=”demo” fileurl="https://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/” img="http://.." youtube="KTRVYDwfDyU" width="640" height="360"]
</code></pre>
You can customize you own Video-js skin player simply generating css file through this tool: http://codepen.io/heff/pen/EarCt. 
After that upload this file in the plugin folder: player/videojs/skin. The file name should reflect the name of the main class of the css file (not including the extension .css).
More Info on my personal blog: http://www.mariomarino.eu/en/os-media-wordpress-video-plugin/
Credits:
<ul>
<li><a href="//videojs.com" rel="nofollow ugc"></a>Video-js video library version 5.2.1</li>
<li>The <a href="//github.com/iandunn/WordPress-Plugin-Skeleton" rel="nofollow ugc">skeleton for an object-oriented/MVC WordPress plugin</a> by Ian Dunn.</li>
<li>The <a href="//codesamplez.com/programming/php-html5-video-streaming-tutorial" rel="nofollow ugc">VideoStream</a> class by Md Ali Ahsan Rana.</li>
</ul>
IMPORTANT NOTE about old version (1.0): 
The old featured video post create through old version of this plugin MUST be simply manually reloaded in Admin Area and, when appear the video data on the metabox form, click “Generate Shortcode” button and save post. 
This because in the new version in normal post and page, video are displayed only through shortcode.

OS media – HTML5 Featured Video

For Featured video contents based on the latest HTML5 Video-js library (5.2.1). It works with local & remote media, Amazon S3, Youtube & Vimeo …

ROOT SECTOR

HLS Player Video Plugin: Streamline your WordPress with the definitive HLS video embedding solution. Powered by the acclaimed Video.js player, this plugin guarantees an exceptional viewing experience.
Key Features: 
* Effortless Integration: Embed HLS videos anywhere on your site with ease. 
* Adaptive Design: Provides a seamless viewing experience on all devices. 
* Universal Compatibility: Ensures full HTML5 support across all browsers. 
* Visual Appeal: Customize with video posters for an engaging look. 
* Instant Play: Auto-playback for immediate engagement. 
* Backup Options: Embed fallback videos directly from your media library. 
* Simple Installation: Get started quickly without complex configurations. 
* Performance-Focused: Lightweight build for fast site performance. 
* Modern Interface: Enjoy a sleek, watermark-free video player. 
* Versatile Playback: Supports a range of HTML5 video formats. 
* Accessibility Features: Include captions and subtitles for a wider audience. 
* Multilingual Support: Offers captions in various languages. 
* Designed for flexibility, the WordPress HLS Player Plugin simplifies embedding both local and external .m3u8 or .mpd HLS files. It’s tailored for both responsive and fixed-width layouts, ensuring a straightforward embedding process.
Elevate your WordPress site with the HLS Player Video Plugin – the pinnacle of professional-grade video streaming.
<h3>HLS Player Plugin Usage</h3>
To embed a video, create a new post/page and use the following shortcode:
<pre><code>[hls_player url="https://example.com/path/to/video_playlist.m3u8"]
</code></pre>
Specify the “url” parameter with the location of the HLS video package file. Supported formats include .m3u8 (application/x-mpegURL), .mpd (application/dash+xml), and .mp4 (video/mp4).
<h4>Video Shortcode Options</h4>
<h3>General Options</h3>
class: Define the Video.js player’s CSS class (Default: video-js). Additional classes listed at https://videojs.com/guides/layout/#classes
<pre><code>[hls_player url="https://example.com/path/to/video_playlist.m3u8" class="video-js vjs-fluid vjs-16-9"]
</code></pre>
width: Defines the width of the video file.
<pre><code>[hls_player url="https://example.com/path/to/video_playlist.m3u8" width="480"]
</code></pre>
height: Defines the height of the video file.
<pre><code>[hls_player url="https://example.com/path/to/video_playlist.m3u8" height="264"]
</code></pre>
controls: Specify whether video controls should be displayed (Default: “true”). Use “false” to hide controls. When you disable controls users will not be able to interact with your videos. So It is recommended that you enable autoplay for a video with no controls.
<pre><code>[hls_player url="https://example.com/path/to/video_playlist.m3u8" controls="false"]
</code></pre>
preload: Specify how the video should be loaded when the page loads (Default: “auto”). Options include “metadata,” “none,” and “auto.” 
“metadata” – Load only the meta data of the video, which includes information like the duration and dimensions of the video. Sometimes, the meta data will be loaded by downloading a few frames of video. 
“none” – Don’t preload any data. The browser will wait until the user hits “play” to begin downloading.
<pre><code>[hls_player url="https://example.com/path/to/video_playlist.m3u8" preload="metadata"]
</code></pre>
autoplay: Cause the video to play automatically when the page loads. Instead of using the autoplay attribute you maybe need to pass an autoplay option to videojs_custom_options_json. https://videojs.com/guides/options/#autoplay
<pre><code>[hls_player url="https://example.com/path/to/video_playlist.m3u8" autoplay="true"]
</code></pre>
loop: Make the video loop to the beginning when finished and automatically continue playing.
<pre><code>[hls_player url="https://example.com/path/to/video_playlist.m3u8" loop="true"]
</code></pre>
poster: Define an image as a placeholder before the video plays.
<pre><code>[hls_player url="https://example.com/path/to/video_playlist.m3u8" poster="http://example.com/wp-content/uploads/poster.jpg"]
</code></pre>
muted: Specify that the audio output of the video should be muted.
<pre><code>[hls_player url="https://example.com/path/to/video_playlist.m3u8" muted="true"]
</code></pre>
captions: Add captions or subtitles to the video in multiple languages. Provide the captions in the format:
<pre><code>"path/to/captions1.vtt|lang1|label1|default,path/to/captions2.vtt|lang2|label2"
</code></pre>
path/to/captions: The URL or path to the VTT file containing the subtitles. 
lang: The two-character language code, followed by a hyphen and an optional country code (e.g., en, de, en-US, de-DE). 
label: A user-friendly label for the caption (e.g., “English”, “German”). 
default: (Optional) Use this keyword to specify which caption should be enabled by default when the video is loaded.
<pre><code>[hls_player url="https://example.com/path/to/video_playlist.m3u8" captions="https://example.com/path/to/captions-en.vtt|en-EN|English|default,https://example.com/path/topath/to/captions-de.vtt|de-de|German"]
</code></pre>
videojs_custom_options_json: JSON format string for custom options (https://videojs.com/guides/options/) for the video.js player.
<pre><code>[hls_player url="https://example.com/path/to/video_playlist.m3u8" videojs_custom_options_json='{"autoplay": "muted"}']
or
[hls_player url="https://example.com/path/to/video_playlist.m3u8" videojs_custom_options_json='{"autoplay": true,"liveui": true,"liveTracker": {"trackingThreshold": 8}}']
</code></pre>
<h3>Get more advanced features with HLS Player PRO</h3>
<h3>AWS CloudFront Integration</h3>
=> Global Reach: Utilize the expansive AWS CloudFront network for low-latency streaming across the globe. 
=> Enhanced Security: Protect your content with CloudFront Signed Cookies, ensuring that only authorized viewers can access your videos. This feature is particularly useful for preventing unauthorized sharing and downloads, as it ties the video access to specific, signed cookies that are difficult to replicate or redistribute. 
=> Simplified Configuration: Follow our easy-to-understand instructions to set up CloudFront and implement signed cookies, making your videos secure and your setup hassle-free.
<h3>AWS Kinesis Video Streams Integration</h3>
=> Flexible Streaming: Leverage AWS Kinesis Video Streams for both live and on-demand video streaming. 
=> Direct Downloads: Enable users to download clips directly from the player, enhancing the viewer experience.
<h3>Subscription Management</h3>
=> Integrated Solution: Combine aMember and WordPress roles for efficient subscription management. 
=> Exclusive Content: Offer videos exclusively to active subscribers, adding value to your membership packages.
<h3>Analytics Integration</h3>
=> In-depth Tracking: Support for Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics allows you to monitor detailed video statistics. 
=> Viewer Insights: Gain insights into playback duration and user engagement, helping you to optimize your content strategy.
<h3>Streaming Optimization</h3>
=> Effortless Conversion: Transform .mp4 files into the .m3u8 format with ease, using our tools for Windows or macOS. 
=> Comprehensive Guides: Benefit from our in-depth guides for video file conversion, AWS S3 and CloudFront configuration and AWS Kinesis Video Stream integration, ensuring a smooth setup process.
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HLS Player

HLS Player is a lightweight HTTP Live Streaming player for WordPress, using video.js for easy embedding HLS videos into posts and pages.

OS media – HTML5 Featured Video vs HLS Player