PeepSo Audio & Video Addon GPL v7.0.1.0

PeepSo Audio & Video Addon GPL Overview

The PeepSo Audio & Video Addon enhances your community by allowing users to upload and share audio and video content directly on your site. This plugin provides a seamless and engaging experience for sharing multimedia content, including support for live streaming, video previews, and integration with popular platforms like YouTube and Vimeo. Whether it’s podcasts, music, or videos, this addon creates a dynamic, interactive environment for your community members.

Key Features

1. Upload Videos Directly to Your Site:
   • Users can upload videos directly to your community site, making it easier to share content without relying on third-party platforms.
2. Amazon Transcoder Integration:
   • To ease the load on your server, the plugin integrates with Amazon Transcoder, offloading video conversion tasks to Amazon’s cloud infrastructure.
3. Audio Uploads:
   • Users can upload audio files to your community, making it perfect for content creators like podcasters or music artists.
4. Supported Providers:
   • The plugin supports major video providers like YouTube, Vimeo, and others. You can easily embed videos by simply pasting the URL.
5. Community Media Widget:
   • Displays the latest videos from your entire community in a Community Media Widget. The videos shown depend on their privacy settings.
6. Live Stream Videos:
   • Supports live streaming from platforms like YouTube and other supported providers. Just paste the live stream link, and it will automatically be embedded in the post.
7. My Videos Widget:
   • Shows a widget displaying the latest videos of the user whose profile is being visited. This allows visitors to quickly access the user’s uploaded content.
8. Share Videos:
   • Videos can be shared to User Profiles and Groups, making it easy to spread content across the community.
9. Video Previews:
   • Preview videos on mouse hover, providing a quick look at the content without needing to fully load the video.
10. Comprehensive Configuration:

• The plugin provides a detailed configuration setup with checks for server setup compatibility and clear explanations of necessary requirements.

11. Last.FM Integration:

• For audio files, the plugin integrates with Last.FM, automatically pulling album cover art for a richer audio experience.

12. Privacy Controls:

• Videos and audio files can be shared with different privacy settings, ensuring that users have control over who can view their content.

How It Works

1. Installation:
   • Install the PeepSo Audio & Video Addon through your WordPress dashboard and activate the plugin.
2. Configure Settings:
   • Navigate to PeepSo > Configuration and configure the settings for video and audio uploads, including privacy options, integration settings, and media display preferences.
3. Uploading and Sharing Media:
   • Users can upload videos and audio directly from their profile or in Groups (if the Groups plugin is enabled). For external videos, simply paste the link from supported providers like YouTube or Vimeo.
4. Viewing Media:
   • Videos are displayed in a theater view for an immersive experience and can also be embedded inline within posts. Users can also see media shared by others in the Community Media Widget.
5. Live Streaming:
   • To share a live stream, users just paste the live stream URL into the post box, and it will be automatically embedded for viewing.

Benefits

1. Engagement and Interaction:
   • Sharing audio and video content directly within the community increases user engagement and fosters interaction, as users can comment, react, and share videos.
2. Seamless Integration:
   • The plugin integrates smoothly with PeepSo’s profile and group pages, making multimedia content an integral part of the community experience.
3. Support for External Content:
   • Users can easily share videos from YouTube, Vimeo, and other platforms, allowing for rich content sharing without leaving the site.
4. Live Streaming:
   • With live streaming support, your community can engage in real-time events, broadcasts, and interactive sessions, increasing community activity.
5. Audio for Content Creators:
   • Audio uploads are perfect for podcasters or musicians who want to share their content directly with their community.
6. Better User Experience:
   • The video previews and last.FM integration for audio files enhance the user experience, making it easier to engage with multimedia content.

How to Set Up

1. Install the Plugin:
   • Install and activate the PeepSo Audio & Video Addon plugin from the WordPress dashboard.
2. Configure Settings:
   • Go to PeepSo > Configuration to configure settings for video and audio uploads, including privacy, media display, and integration options.
3. Start Uploading:
   • Users can upload videos and audio files directly from their profiles, share external videos from providers like YouTube and Vimeo, and even share live streams.

Requirements

• PeepSo Core Plugin:
  • The PeepSo Core Plugin is required for this addon to function.
• PeepSo Groups Plugin (Optional):
  • If you want to enable media sharing within groups, the PeepSo Groups Plugin is required.

Conclusion

The PeepSo Audio & Video Addon is an essential tool for enhancing multimedia content sharing within your community. Whether it’s video uploads, live streaming, or audio sharing, this addon provides a robust and seamless experience for your users. With integrations like Amazon Transcoder and Last.FM, along with support for major video providers, this plugin is designed to improve engagement and interaction within your PeepSo-powered community.