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Authors: Automattic, Inc.

This package contains the video solutions framework, including transcoder and administration interface utilities, written in PHP. The code was developed by Automattic, Inc., and powers WordPress.com video solutions. It supports multiple formats, including HD. It is an open source project, which means you can reuse it, build upon it, and share it with the community.

Warning This plugin is different from other plugins because it can not be used "out-of-the-box". It is intended for self-hosted large scale WordPress MU sites that want to develop their own customized video solutions. In addition to Web servers for WordPress MU , it requires at least one file server and one dedicated video transcoder. Considerable amount of PHP coding and system administration skills are required to install, customize and deploy this plugin.

Contained is a whole package of video solution code. It can be used as the foundation for a full-fledged video system. Individual components such as the video player and transcoder are reusable as well.

The video architecture has three key steps:

1. User uploads raw video to admin web server

2. Transcoder transcodes the video into h.264 mp4 (standard, DVD, and HD), and produces thumbnails

3. File server downloads the mp4 and thumbnail images, then replicates files

The screenshots section contains the video architecture diagram.

Send your feedback or questions to: hailin AT automattic.com