HLS + Cloudfront + Secure Streaming + Wordpress + S2Member + Free HTML5 Player

#1

I’m trying to set up a secure HLS (http) stream on my wordpress membership site.

I’m not a techie and so I don’t understand many of the technical jargon. So I’m looking for a simple step by step explanation on how I can serve streaming videos through my WP site, using S2 Member and Amazon’s Cloudfront system.

I dont want to use RTMP. I want to use the newer HLS standard videos.

I know Jason has shot a video regarding something similar but that was for non-HLS streams on RTMP, and using JW player.

I want to use HLS and a free html5 player which I have downloaded already. It’s called Viblast.

Anyone know how I can set this up securely so no one can download or play my videos outside of my site?

Appreciate the help,

JH

#2

Let’s get straight to the point here: why?

I can understand that you want to play HLS videos, but why the specification about the manner of doing so?

I’m sure it’s possible, but why not use a proven method, such as FV Flowplayer?

#3

I’m on a budget for the moment. I understand Flowplayer is watermarked until you pay for a license.

JH

#4

Then you’re going to be out of luck. I doubt anyone has tried precisely what you area asking for, so you will either have to try and work it out for yourself, or else change your plan.

#5

Other than the player, I’m sure the steps are the same as any other.

That’s what I’m after here.

JH

#6

Then read the instructions in the s2Member back-end, under Download Options.

#7

Yes, I did check that but it doesn’t consider HLS streaming securely. That’s what I wanted clarified.

I think that when the information was made, it was the era of RTMP.

JH

#8

You now have the opportunity to help the community by testing it out and letting us know how you get on.

#9

I need help on the technical setup to be able to get to that point.

#10

Any experts on Cloudfront setup here?

#11

I will be trying this method on my site, I am no way an expert but I will be using the FV Pro player and Amazon s3/cf/hls method in the next month. Were you ever able to figure this out?

#12

Why do you use amazon? They are so expensive.