The screenshot you see above ( click image for a larger screenshot ) is a new tool i am working on right now, a FLVbrowser that let's you preview Flash Video Files ( *.FLV files ) without opening Flash. It's quite handy if you have a lot of FLV files and don't want to import them, or if you don't have access to a Flash Communication Server. Right now it's in a rough state, there is loads to optimize and the user does need the Flash OCX ( Flash Player ) installed. If you are interested in this application, let me know!
I will post the final version here for you to download. It is written in C# and requires the .NET framework.
this is interesting although i'm still not sure how you create *.flv files? i've installed the flash video exporter but it didn't seem to notify me on how i could do the actual exporting???
Posted by: krist | Friday, October 03, 2003 at 05:04
very handy owen!
why is it written in c#, isn't it possible to use screenweaver (or maybe we have to wait on the new version on that one)
ps) nice blog you have going here!
Posted by: Jos | Friday, October 03, 2003 at 08:51
@Jos: thank you. why it is written in C#? Mainly because it gives me the power of Java on the desktop, and with the development of Mono, i hope one day a crossplatform solution too. other than that no special reason. I could have written this tool in VB, or in Delphi, or in C++, or as you suggested, in Flash and package it with ScreenWeaver....doesn't really matter.
For now, it's just a proof of concept, nothing more then a test to see if it works, and learning how to use the Flash OCX in C#. I will rewrite most of the code, it's a mess right now.
Posted by: Owen van Dijk | Friday, October 03, 2003 at 10:32
I am very interested in this handy app... i'll be checking back regurarely for it!
Posted by: Laurent | Friday, October 03, 2003 at 12:29
Although I would have used Screenweaver, the tool doesn't matter; this will be a very useful app for people! By creating easy ways like this to access FLV files, we'll hopefully help position Flash as the de-facto standard for Web Video.
Right on, mangxt!
Posted by: JesterXL | Friday, October 03, 2003 at 16:00
As one of the Screenweaver 3 authors, I'd love to be of some help if you'd like to implement a Screenweaver version...
Posted by: Martijn de Visser | Saturday, October 04, 2003 at 03:12
I have already made a screenweaver version FLViewer.
http://www.luar.com.hk/flashbook/archives/000165.php
Posted by: luar | Saturday, October 04, 2003 at 17:59
@Martijn: he collega! ( reply in english so other people can read it too )
first off, nice to see you blogging...homegrown Coldfusion system and looks very nice already. I will add you to my list.
second, i am not really planning to release a ScreenWeaver version, because the screenshot is merely a proof of concept. I am working right now to implement some new cool features, exporting, multiple players that kind of stuff. Also i am reshuffling the User-Interface ( actually, i could use some expertise from you on this :) ) to a more pleasant experience, the one shown is very simple.
Posted by: Owen van Dijk | Sunday, October 05, 2003 at 00:01
great to see more delevelopers having fun with the videoaspect! and yes, I am very interested in your FLVbrowser Owen..
what do you guys think about the media components overal?
I think the cuepoints are cool, I made something similar just with an XML cuelist, but what I don't get is why we have to give up the lenght of the video as a parameter just to get the progressbar going..?
anyway, beste groetjes ;)
Posted by: TunaFish | Sunday, October 05, 2003 at 20:36
finally... been searching for ages for such a tool. I am very interested. Sign me up for beta ;)
Posted by: Henning | Thursday, October 09, 2003 at 10:59
finally... been searching for ages for such a tool. I am very interested. Sign me up for beta ;)
Posted by: nilas | Wednesday, November 12, 2003 at 03:36
Anyone know of a good tool to CREATE flv files using C#? I'm trying to convert from Quicktime or mpgs and can't find a thing short of using the FLV exporter.
thnx
Posted by: Ryan Moore | Tuesday, December 16, 2003 at 21:51
hy ppl...just one question.i've seen u all talk abt FLV files. and i have one problem. i have some FLV files which are sounds recorder using Flash Communication Server and saved as *.flv files. and now i have to display a graphic visualization of the sound using the flv files. like winamp u know..those line jumping arround. but mine must ba a static graphic. so... any ideeas ? 10x ! bbye
Posted by: rolly | Thursday, January 22, 2004 at 23:03
please help to me with this application.
I need urgent for my tesis about videoconferencing in my university.
The idea is choose a flv file from a browser and playing with the component (mediaplayback) in flash mx.
thank you.
Posted by: laider | Friday, February 13, 2004 at 19:55
hi
Posted by: Stacy | Friday, October 29, 2004 at 16:16
Hi,
I am very interested in this application.
Can i have a copy of source code.
Thinks
Posted by: kefi | Monday, May 29, 2006 at 17:12
very interesting.... Thankz.
Posted by: Flv Player | Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at 08:02