I need help with a video server

uploading streaming videos

[HCC TV Producer]

I run a local access TV Station and in charge of all video processes at the college I work at.
We have a video server, and we are wanting to set it up to where the faculty at the college can upload their videos to the server for use in their classrooms.

I'm a tv guy, I don't have a clue. Any help would be appreciated.

[limbo]

Hi HCC_TV_Producer

Welcome to WebmasterWorld [webmasterworld.com] :)

This might take a bit of work, especially if this is your first foray into web development - you'll need to get the basics out of the way ASAP.

Then, to make it work you will need -

1. A Database - MySQL is free and extensible
2. A Secure delivery system - via a browser using a server language like PHP
3. A method for uploading files to #1 - ie. using browser based FTP.

It'd be worth you doing a little digging to see what kind of software you can use to achieve the above with little experience.

Searches round terms like video streaming software, or opensource video streaming might pick up a few options.

Another consideration are the many 'social-video' websites out there - they may have an API that you could use to deliver video based on your servers... but that might be a long shot.

[benevolent001]

hello and welcome to WebmasterWorld , if you are not into web deveopment then , Best shot would be to use some easy to use Content Management System like drupal , if you dont want to land your self into coding stuff

But coding can given you lot of advantages in the future

[thecoalman]

Simple but very robust solution is Coppermine Photo Gallery which should be relabeled Coppermine File Gallery. Has extensive permission abilities if you need to limit who can access what, search capabilities, categorization etc. Files can be uploaded directly though a web browser via php interface or FTP for larger files. The php interface file uploads are only limited by the php.ini .

If you wanted to make these files accessible to anyone over a intranet or Internet it's ideal.

Note that it could be used to manage any files, images, documents, etc. What can or cannot be uploaded is dependant on the settings you have.