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Re: protecting video

2011-05-03T11:41:57-05:00

Here's the real test. Download this for FireFox which will allow you to extract streaming video from your site.

http://netvideohunter.com/

Statistics: Posted by theone — May 3rd, 2011, 11:41 am

Re: protecting video

2011-05-03T08:17:02-05:00

Thanks for both of you!
I did figure out how to do it with S3amazon and cloudfront. It's working fine.

Statistics: Posted by clubdesleaders — May 3rd, 2011, 8:17 am

Re: protecting video

2011-05-02T11:47:56-05:00

Perhaps these could help?

http://s3flowshield.com/
http://www.cdnvault.com/
http://s3mediavault.com/

Statistics: Posted by artEV — May 2nd, 2011, 11:47 am

Re: protecting video

2011-05-02T11:43:45-05:00

These days it's really hard to prevent someone from downloading a video as there are many programs that can extract a file from a streaming video player.

I protect videos on my site by using Lighttpd + FlowPlayer. I use htaccess to prevent hotlinking by only allowing access to the files within my domain. I also block direct access of the files (ie. if you try and access a video directly in your address bar you will get redirected). There is also an expiring token system for the videos URL (the actual URL of the videos is hidden and replaced by an expiring link).

However, even with all this in place it's still possible for a member to download the video from the streaming player through third party software. But, at least I know that non-members will not be able to access any of the protected files.

Statistics: Posted by theone — May 2nd, 2011, 11:43 am

Re: protecting video

2011-05-02T05:17:54-05:00

Thanks for your reply. Do you think that we can do something with S3amazon?

Statistics: Posted by clubdesleaders — May 2nd, 2011, 5:17 am

Re: protecting video

2011-05-02T05:12:37-05:00

I've been looking for the same kind of solution for some time. I believe that would require some security settings with your video host, outside of s2member. The best secure host I've found so far is a service called brightcove, but their price is steep.

Statistics: Posted by AlxRam — May 2nd, 2011, 5:12 am

protecting video

2011-05-02T03:13:42-05:00

Good Morning,

is it possible for my members to watch the video without being able to download them?

thanks

Statistics: Posted by clubdesleaders — May 2nd, 2011, 3:13 am