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Video Embed & Thumbnail Generator

Generates thumbnails, HTML5-compliant videos, and embed codes for locally hosted videos. Requires FFMPEG for thumbnails and encodes.

2.0.6 - April 27, 2012

  • Removed swfobject.js from the plugin package. Now using the one included with WordPress. WordPress 3.3.2 contains a security fix for swfobject.js and the plugin will use the fixed version if you have upgraded WordPress (which is highly recommended).
  • Added setting to customize the formatting of titles inserted by the plugin.
  • Added settings to display a custom image when videos end instead of the first frame of the video (Flash only).
  • Fixed problem with embedded FLV files giving message "Argument Error Ð Invalid parameter passed to method" when loading poster images.

2.0.5 - April 20, 2012

  • Fixed "Wrong datatype for second argument" error on line 339 and subsequent automatic replacement of original videos with Mobile/H.264 versions whether they exist or not.

2.0.4 - April 19, 2012

  • Once again changed the process checking for FFMPEG installations. Should be universal now.
  • Added setting to turn on vpre flags for users with installed versions of FFMPEG old enough that libx264 requires vpre flags to operate.
  • Added setting to replace the video attachment template with a page containing only the code necessary to display the video. Makes embedding your hosted videos on other sites easier.
  • Fixed progress bar for older versions of FFMPEG.
  • Added Flash fallback when OGV or WEBM videos are embedded.
  • Removed restriction on number of thumbnails that can be generated at once and added a cancel button while generating thumbnails.

2.0.3 - February 24, 2012

  • When working with file formats that can't be embedded (WMV, AVI, etc) the option to embed the original file will be disabled if Mobile/H.264, WEBM, or OGV files are found.
  • Changed encoding bitrate flag back to -b instead of -b:v to retain compatibility with older versions of FFMPEG.
  • Cosmetic changes in encoding progress bar.
  • No longer deleting encoded files if progress can't be properly established.
  • Added "nice" to the encode commond (not on Windows) to prevent FFMPEG from overusing system resources.
  • Updated plugin settings panel generation function to require "Administrator" role instead of deprecated capability number system.

2.0.2 - February 21, 2012

  • Fixed check for FFMPEG again, to work with Windows.

2.0.1 - February 21, 2012

  • Fixed check for FFMPEG again. Should be more universal.

2.0 - February 20, 2012

  • Large rewrite to fix several security issues. Full server paths are no longer exposed in the Media Upload form, all AJAX calls are handled through wp_ajax, and nonces are checked.
  • Added video encoding progress bar on Linux servers.
  • Added button to cancel encoding.
  • Added option to encode 720p or 1080p H.264 videos.
  • Changed requirements for AAC encoding. Will work with libfaac or libvo-aacenc.
  • Improved error reporting to help diagnose problems.
  • Videos recorded on phones in portrait mode (tall and skinny) will not end up sideways if FFMPEG version .10 or later is installed.
  • Thumbnail generation process uses fancy jQuery animation.
  • Fixed check for FFMPEG. Should actually work in Windows now.
  • Fixed unenclosed generate, embed, submit, delete strings in kg_call_ffmpeg

1.1 - January 8, 2012

  • Includes Strobe Media Playback files so Flash Player is now hosted locally, which allows skinning.
  • Added skin with new, more modern looking play button. Upgraders should check the plugin settings for more details.
  • Fixed "Insert into Post" button in "Embed from URL" tab when editor is in HTML view mode. Used to do nothing! Now does something.
  • Added option to override default Mobile/HTML5 encode formats for each video
  • Added check for FFMPEG. Generate & Encode buttons are disabled if FFMPEG isn't found.

1.0.5 - November 6, 2011

  • Fixed "Embed from URL" thumbnail creation. Generated thumbnails don't disappear anymore.

1.0.4 - November 4, 2011

  • More thorough check made for existing attachments before registering poster images with the WordPress Media Library. Avoids registering duplicates or medium/small/thumb image sizes if they're used as poster image.
  • Added loop, autoplay, and controls options to HTML5 video elements.
  • When saving attachments, won't try to delete thumb_tmp directory if it doesn't exist.

1.0.3 - October 27, 2011

  • Revised thumbnail cleanup to make sure temp files aren't deleted when generating thumbnails for more than one video at a time.

1.0.2 - October 21, 2011

  • Fixed a shocking number of unenclosed stings in get_options() calls. Bad programming. Didn't affect functionality, but will stop generating errors.
  • Removed clumsy check for FFMPEG running. Was preventing encoding if ANY user on the server was running FFMPEG. Be wary of overusing your system resources though.

1.0.1 - October 21, 2011

  • Quick fix to add mdetect.php to the plugin package from WordPress

1.0 - October 20, 2011

  • Huge re-write.
  • Integrated with WordPress Media Library and added WEBM support.
  • Increased control over thumbnail generation.
  • Added tab to Insert Video dialog box for adding by URL (like the old version).

0.2.1 - October 9, 2011

  • Check made to ensure iPhone/iPod/Android compatible encode video height is an even number when HTML5 video encodes are made.

0.2 - January 18, 2011

  • First Release

Requires: 3.0 or higher
Compatible up to: 3.3.2
Last Updated: 2012-4-27
Downloads: 31,820

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