Streaming Video

Initial release!

Added

• Automatic HLS Generation: Converts uploaded videos to HLS format with multiple quality variants
• Adaptive Streaming: Automatically switches quality based on viewer's bandwidth and device capabilities
• Multiple Quality Levels: Generates 1080p, 720p, 480p, 240p, and 144p variants plus source quality
• Aspect Ratio Preservation: Maintains original video proportions for any format (not just 16:9)
• Smart Resolution Detection: Only generates variants at or below the source video resolution
• Clean File Management: Automatically cleans up HLS files when assets are deleted
• Cross-Platform Storage: Works with local storage, AWS S3, and other Craft volume types
• Frontend Integration: Includes Twig template with HLS.js integration
• GraphQL Support: Adds hlsPlaylistUrl field to Asset GraphQL interface
• Background Processing: Uses Craft's queue system for non-blocking video processing
• FFmpeg Integration: Automatic detection and validation of FFmpeg availability
• Control Panel Status: Shows streaming conversion status in asset metadata
• Configurable Player: Template supports autoplay, muted, loop, poster images, and CSS classes
• Automatic Asset Behavior: Extends all Asset elements with streaming video capabilities
• Error Handling: Comprehensive error handling and logging for troubleshooting
• Retry Logic: Built-in retry mechanism for upload failures
• Processing Status Tracking: Database tracking of conversion progress and status