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 …

Rovidx Media, Inc.

MediaBlaster is the next evolution of WP Smart TV.
Originally launched as WP Smart TV, the plugin helped WordPress users create IPTV-style video feeds for platforms like Roku Direct Publisher. Roku Direct Publisher is discontinued, and the live Roku JSON feed has moved to the separate WP Smart TV – Legacy plugin (https://github.com/rovidxmedia/wp-smart-tv-legacy). MediaBlaster is the forward path for video CMS, players, podcasts, subscriptions, and the <code>/wp-json/mediablaster/v3/</code> REST API.
That is why WP Smart TV has been renamed and rebuilt as MediaBlaster.
MediaBlaster is a WordPress-powered media CMS for creators, publishers, educators, filmmakers, podcasters, and businesses that want to organize, publish, and monetize video and audio content from one central place.
Use it to build:
<ul>
<li>Video libraries</li>
<li>IPTV-style content catalogs</li>
<li>Podcast and episode archives</li>
<li>Membership-based media sites</li>
<li>Headless WordPress media backends</li>
<li>Custom video websites</li>
<li>Roku, mobile, TV, or web app content sources</li>
<li>AI-assisted media brands and creator platforms</li>
</ul>
Learn more at <a href="https://www.mediablaster.io" rel="nofollow ugc">mediablaster.io</a>.
Join the MediaBlaster creator community on <a href="https://www.skool.com/ai-content-creators-6489" rel="nofollow ugc">Skool</a>.
<h3>WP Smart TV is now MediaBlaster</h3>
If you previously used WP Smart TV, this is the same plugin project moving forward under a new name.
The name has changed because the plugin is no longer focused only on “smart TV” or Roku Direct Publisher workflows. MediaBlaster is designed for the broader media publishing landscape: web video, Vimeo libraries, podcasts, subscriptions, headless WordPress, custom apps, and creator-led media platforms.
Important notes for existing users:
<ul>
<li>Existing WP Smart TV content remains supported.</li>
<li>Existing video post types and metadata are preserved where possible.</li>
<li>The user-facing name is now MediaBlaster.</li>
<li>The live Roku Direct Publisher REST feed (<code>/wp-json/tv/roku/</code>) and legacy <code>/wp-json/wpst/v1/</code> routes are not registered in 3.0.0.</li>
<li>Roku Direct Publisher admin screens (Roku Settings, Recipes, feed export) have been removed from MediaBlaster.</li>
<li>If you still need a Roku Direct Publisher JSON feed, use the separate WP Smart TV – Legacy plugin: https://github.com/rovidxmedia/wp-smart-tv-legacy</li>
<li>New development is focused on MediaBlaster as a modern WordPress media platform (REST API, players, podcasts, subscriptions).</li>
</ul>
<h3>Key Features</h3>
<h4>Video CMS for WordPress</h4>
MediaBlaster adds structured media content management to WordPress, allowing you to organize video content using dedicated media post types and metadata.
Manage:
<ul>
<li>Movies</li>
<li>Episodes</li>
<li>Series</li>
<li>Short-form videos</li>
<li>Video metadata</li>
<li>Thumbnails</li>
<li>Captions</li>
<li>HLS and MP4 video URLs</li>
<li>Vimeo-connected media</li>
<li>Legacy video metadata (captions, trickplay, ad breaks) when Legacy Controls are enabled</li>
</ul>
<h4>MediaBlaster Player</h4>
MediaBlaster includes a modern HTML5 video player powered by Video.js with a native fallback.
Embed methods (all use the same PHP renderer):
<ul>
<li>Shortcode <code>[mediablaster_player]</code> (legacy alias: <code>[tv-video-player]</code>)</li>
<li>Gutenberg block <code>mediablaster/player</code></li>
<li>Elementor widget (when Elementor is active)</li>
</ul>
Features include HLS/DASH/MP4 playback, captions and chapter tracks, subscription-aware locked states, and post-backed source resolution from MediaBlaster video meta.
<h4>Vimeo Integration</h4>
Vimeo integration is built into the core plugin but disabled by default. Enable it under MediaBlaster → General Settings → Enable Vimeo Integration.
MediaBlaster supports creators and publishers using Vimeo Pro, Business, or other Vimeo-hosted libraries.
Features include:
<ul>
<li>Vimeo OAuth connection flow</li>
<li>Vimeo video URL support</li>
<li>Vimeo metadata syncing</li>
<li>Thumbnail importing</li>
<li>HLS video URL support where available</li>
<li>Tags, titles, and descriptions</li>
<li>Guided Vimeo Mass Import workflow</li>
<li>Review-before-import process</li>
</ul>
This replaces the older separate Vimeo Extender workflow and brings Vimeo support directly into the core plugin.
<h4>Modern Vimeo Mass Importer</h4>
The Vimeo Mass Importer has been redesigned to make importing large video libraries easier.
The new importer includes:
<ul>
<li>Cleaner card-based interface</li>
<li>Import readiness status</li>
<li>Review & Import step</li>
<li>Collapsed advanced settings</li>
<li>Loading and progress states</li>
<li>Better error handling</li>
<li>Simpler workflow for non-technical users</li>
</ul>
<h4>Podcast & Episode Publishing (Beta)</h4>
Podcast support is built into MediaBlaster but disabled by default. Enable it under MediaBlaster → General Settings → Enable Podcasts.
When enabled, MediaBlaster adds:
<ul>
<li>Podcast Shows and Podcast Episodes custom post types</li>
<li>Per-show RSS feeds (Apple Podcasts / Spotify-compatible)</li>
<li>Public show and episode pages (optional)</li>
<li>Podcast Settings tab (RSS bases, public URLs, premium teasers when subscriptions are on)</li>
<li>REST API at <code>/wp-json/mediablaster/v3/podcasts</code></li>
<li>Podcast Audio Player — shortcode <code>[mediablaster_audio_player]</code>, Gutenberg block <code>mediablaster/audio-player</code>, Elementor widget, and default episode templates</li>
</ul>
Podcast features are in beta and may change in future releases.
<h4>Subscription Foundation</h4>
MediaBlaster includes a subscription and entitlement foundation for publishers who want to restrict access to premium content.
Subscription features include:
<ul>
<li>Subscription tiers</li>
<li>Access groups</li>
<li>Manual subscriber management</li>
<li>Subscriber access rules</li>
<li>Subscription-aware video and podcast content controls</li>
<li>REST API auth and subscriber status endpoints</li>
<li>Shortcodes for subscribe/account workflows</li>
</ul>
Subscriptions are disabled by default. Enable early access by adding <code>define( 'WPST_SUBSCRIPTIONS_ENABLED', true );</code> to <code>wp-config.php</code>, then configure under MediaBlaster → Subscriptions.
<h4>Stripe Checkout Support</h4>
MediaBlaster includes early Stripe Checkout support for web-based subscriptions.
Stripe features include:
<ul>
<li>Stripe hosted checkout</li>
<li>Stripe billing portal</li>
<li>Tier-to-Stripe Price ID mapping</li>
<li>Stripe webhook handling</li>
<li>Subscription sync tools</li>
<li>Stripe checkout shortcode</li>
<li>Public subscription app configuration endpoint (<code>GET /app/config</code>)</li>
</ul>
Additional payment provider support is planned for app and platform-based payment workflows.
<h4>App Config</h4>
MediaBlaster includes a platform app configuration system for connected TV and mobile clients.
<ul>
<li>Admin: MediaBlaster → App Config (under General Settings) with an App Settings tab (additional platforms planned)</li>
<li>Public REST: <code>GET /wp-json/mediablaster/v3/config?platform=roku</code></li>
<li>Configure branding colors (color picker + custom hex), fallback hero/poster images (URL, <code>pkg:</code> path, or Media Library), navigation features, labels, home layout, and boot behavior</li>
<li>Saved settings merge with sensible defaults; <code>homeRows</code> returns <code>[]</code> in v1</li>
<li>Distinct from subscription <code>GET /app/config</code> (Stripe and auth client settings)</li>
</ul>
<h4>REST API for Headless and App Builds</h4>
MediaBlaster includes a modern REST API foundation under:
<pre><code>/wp-json/mediablaster/v3/
</code></pre>
This API is designed for:
<ul>
<li>Headless WordPress sites</li>
<li>Custom front ends</li>
<li>Mobile apps</li>
<li>Roku apps</li>
<li>TV apps</li>
<li>AI-generated front ends</li>
<li>Subscriber-aware media apps</li>
</ul>
The goal is to make WordPress the content hub while allowing developers and creators to build whatever front end they need.
<h4>Legacy WP Smart TV Compatibility</h4>
MediaBlaster preserves existing WP Smart TV content and metadata, but does not serve the Roku Direct Publisher REST feed in 3.0.0.
Removed in MediaBlaster 3.0.0:
<ul>
<li>Live Roku Direct Publisher feed at <code>/wp-json/tv/roku/</code></li>
<li>Legacy REST namespace <code>/wp-json/wpst/v1/</code></li>
<li>Roku Direct Publisher admin screens (Roku Settings, Recipes, feed export UI)</li>
</ul>
Still available in MediaBlaster:
<ul>
<li>Existing video post types, <code>rovidx_smarttv_*</code> meta, and series structures</li>
<li>Optional Legacy Controls on General Settings (trickplay/BIF, subtitles, advanced fields, advertising metaboxes)</li>
<li>Roku JSON import logic (internal; admin Import/Export tab removed — use REST API or the legacy plugin for feed output)</li>
<li>Internal Roku feed builder class (for compatibility hooks only; not registered as a public REST route)</li>
</ul>
Need a Roku Direct Publisher JSON feed? Install the open-source legacy plugin maintained separately:
https://github.com/rovidxmedia/wp-smart-tv-legacy
That plugin (WP Smart TV – Legacy, v2.3.0) continues bug-fix support for Roku Direct Publisher workflows. MediaBlaster 3.0.0+ is the forward path for REST API, players, podcasts, and subscriptions.
<h4>Shortcodes</h4>
MediaBlaster includes shortcodes for displaying and interacting with media content inside WordPress pages and posts.
Available shortcodes include:
<ul>
<li><code>[mediablaster_player]</code> / <code>[tv-video-player]</code> — video player</li>
<li><code>[mediablaster_audio_player]</code> — podcast audio player (podcasts enabled)</li>
<li><code>[wpst_subscribe]</code> / <code>[wpst_stripe_checkout]</code> — Stripe checkout (subscriptions enabled)</li>
<li><code>[wpst_account]</code> — subscriber account and billing portal (subscriptions enabled)</li>
</ul>
Shortcode availability depends on which features are enabled.
<h4>Built-in Documentation</h4>
MediaBlaster includes in-plugin documentation inside WordPress admin.
Look for:
MediaBlaster → Docs
Documentation may include setup guides for:
<ul>
<li>App Config (Roku and platform app settings)</li>
<li>Vimeo integration</li>
<li>Subscriptions</li>
<li>Stripe Checkout</li>
<li>REST API usage</li>
<li>MediaBlaster Player and Podcast Audio Player</li>
<li>Podcast publishing</li>
<li>Developer references</li>
</ul>
Vimeo, podcast, and subscription guides appear only when those features are enabled.
<h3>Who MediaBlaster Is For</h3>
MediaBlaster is built for:
<ul>
<li>Video creators</li>
<li>Podcasters</li>
<li>Course creators</li>
<li>Filmmakers</li>
<li>Churches and ministries</li>
<li>Educators</li>
<li>Local media companies</li>
<li>Niche streaming publishers</li>
<li>AI content creators</li>
<li>Agencies building media websites for clients</li>
<li>Developers building custom app front ends</li>
<li>Businesses that want a branded media library</li>
</ul>
If you want WordPress to act as the hub for a media-driven website, video platform, podcast network, or custom streaming app, MediaBlaster is built for that direction.
<h3>What MediaBlaster Is Not</h3>
MediaBlaster is not a video hosting service.
You still need to host your media files with a proper video host, CDN, Vimeo account, cloud storage provider, or other media delivery system.
MediaBlaster helps you organize, manage, display, structure, and publish your media from WordPress.
<h3>Recommended Media Hosting</h3>
MediaBlaster works best when paired with a dedicated media hosting solution.
Common options include:
<ul>
<li>Vimeo</li>
<li>Bunny.net</li>
<li>Cloudflare Stream</li>
<li>Amazon S3 and CloudFront</li>
<li>Wasabi</li>
<li>Custom HLS hosting</li>
<li>Other CDN-backed media storage</li>
</ul>
YouTube is generally not recommended for direct video feed workflows because YouTube does not provide the direct HLS or MP4 URLs required for many custom video player and app workflows.
<h3>Getting Started</h3>
After activating MediaBlaster:
<ol>
<li>Go to MediaBlaster → General Settings.</li>
<li>Choose which media features you want to enable (post types, Vimeo, podcasts).</li>
<li>If using Vimeo, enable Vimeo Integration and connect your Vimeo app.</li>
<li>If using podcasts, enable Podcasts and configure Podcast Settings.</li>
<li>Add or import your video or podcast content.</li>
<li>Review your content metadata.</li>
<li>Use MediaBlaster shortcodes, templates, or REST API endpoints to publish your content.</li>
<li>Visit MediaBlaster → Docs for setup guides.</li>
</ol>
<h3>Roadmap</h3>
MediaBlaster is being developed as a broader media publishing system for WordPress.
Planned areas of focus include:
<ul>
<li>Podcast publishing improvements (currently in beta)</li>
<li>More REST API endpoints</li>
<li>Improved headless front-end support</li>
<li>Better subscription workflows</li>
<li>Additional payment provider support</li>
<li>Better app-focused content delivery</li>
<li>Creator and agency documentation</li>
<li>Example front-end builds</li>
<li>Tutorials for building custom MediaBlaster themes and apps</li>
</ul>
Join the community to follow development, ask questions, and help shape the roadmap on <a href="https://www.skool.com/ai-content-creators-6489" rel="nofollow ugc">Skool</a>.
<h3>Developer Notes</h3>
MediaBlaster is designed to support both traditional WordPress sites and headless WordPress builds.
Developers can use the MediaBlaster REST API (<code>/wp-json/mediablaster/v3/</code>), custom post types, metadata, and WordPress theme system to build custom media experiences.
For Roku Direct Publisher JSON feeds specifically, use the legacy plugin at https://github.com/rovidxmedia/wp-smart-tv-legacy. For custom Roku channels or other apps, consume the MediaBlaster v3 REST API.
Potential use cases include:
<ul>
<li>Custom WordPress themes</li>
<li>Next.js front ends</li>
<li>React Native apps</li>
<li>Roku apps</li>
<li>Expo mobile apps</li>
<li>TV-style interfaces</li>
<li>Subscriber-only media portals</li>
<li>AI-generated content sites</li>
<li>Niche streaming networks</li>
</ul>
<h3>Support</h3>
For documentation and updates, visit <a href="https://www.mediablaster.io" rel="nofollow ugc">mediablaster.io</a>.
For community discussion, tutorials, and creator workflows, join us on <a href="https://www.skool.com/ai-content-creators-6489" rel="nofollow ugc">Skool</a>.
<h3>License</h3>
MediaBlaster is licensed under the GPL v2 or later.
See: 
https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

MediaBlaster – Video CMS, IPTV, Podcasts & Streaming Toolkit

MediaBlaster helps creators, publishers, educators, and media brands turn WordPress into a powerful video and audio publishing platform.

OS media – HTML5 Featured Video vs MediaBlaster – Video CMS, IPTV, Podcasts & Streaming Toolkit