Old versions of this plugins were released on this blog only. But with growing popularity of this component, we decided to start a dedicated portal for this at mediabp.com.

You can read complete release post here!

Links: BuddyPress Media Component | Release Post

-- This Post BuddyPress Media Component with Support for version 1.2 Releases with New Portal is Published on Devils Workshop .

This post is to announce a big update to BuddyPress Kaltura Media Plugin which makes it compatible with BuddyPress version 1.1.x.

This feature was in so much demand that we added support for it ahead of time. It was originally planned for release towards the end of this month.

This new release have widget support for:

• Recently Added Pictures
• Recently Added Videos

You can configure number of pictures/videos that will show.

You can see widget in action here – http://bp.rtcamp.in/bp1.1/

You can download new release from this page.  Look for highest version in 1.1.x series. As of now its 1.1.

Link: WordPress Repo Page | Download Page | Direct zip file link for v1.1

Related posts:

• BuddyPress-Kaltura Media Component
• BuddyPress Media Component with Support for version 1.2 Releases with New Portal
• Support for Kaltura CE is added to BuddyPress Media Plugin
• Role of Custom component in Buddypress

-- This Post BuddyPress Kaltura Media Component for BuddyPress version 1.1 is Published on Devils Workshop .

This BuddyPress component integrates Kaltura open-source video platform seamlessly. This component adds missing media rich features like photos, videos and audios uploading to BuddyPress which are essential if you are building social network, seriously!

Features:

As of now in first release of this plugin following features are supported. (please see screenshots section for visuals)

1. Buddypress user gets a media menu.
2. They can upload video, images and audio files seamlessly to their profiles. (Data will be stored on the Kaltura server by default. You can use your own server as an alternative.)
3. All kaltura-data uploaded by a user will be visible to other users.
4. Data will be organized into video, images and audio automatically.
5. Buddypress users wont need separate Kaltura account to use media-rich features added by this component.
6. Only Buddypress (Wordpess MU) admin need Kaltura partner ID. All user data will be associate with admin’s kaltura partner account.
7. A local database at buddypress installation keeps track of which user is uploading which files, which further deals with data-separation on per member basis.
8. Widget support for recently added pictures/videos (only available for BuddyPress 1.1.x)

Requirements:

• WordPress MU 2.8.4a
• Buddypress 1.0.x OR Buddypress 1.1.x

Download: Download Code | Documentation in PDF | Live Demo

Installation:

Installation of the component is same as other buddypress components.

1. Download component source code and unzip it.
2. Upload “rt-bp-kaltura-plugin” directory into WordPress plugins directory i.e. “wp-content/plugins”.
3. Upload “rt-bp-kaltura-theme” directory into “wp-content/bp-themes/bp-members” directory. “bp-members” is the default BuddyPress members theme. If you are using your own customized theme substitute its folder name in-place of “bp-members” in path.
   
4. Go to Dashboard >> Plugins menu and activate “Buddypress-Kaltura Media Component”
5. Go to Dashboard >> Settings >> Kaltura Settings and enter your Kaltura account settings there.

To-Do List:

Below is list of features you will see in upcoming versions. If you need any specific feature, please use comment form below. We will try our best to add it to our list. If you need paid support or paid customizations, contact us.

1. Privacy Controls – All uploaded data is be viewable by all users. There is privacy control supported in this version.
2. Album support - All photos as of now goes into single, global album.
3. Commenting - As of now you can not comment directly on a users’ media content.
4. Caching Support - Even though we find Kaltura platform very robust and reliable, it wont hurt have local (buddypress server-side cache). After all what the use of those attractive “unlimited webhosting plans”!

Support this component

If you find this component useful, please consider making a donation. Even this plugin is developed by a startup company, we need your support to release future updates in less time.

Screenshots:

Download: Download Code | Documentation in PDF | Live Demo

Developed by: Kapil Gonge (rtCamp)

Related posts:

• BuddyPress Kaltura Media Component for BuddyPress version 1.1
• Support for Kaltura CE is added to BuddyPress Media Plugin
• BuddyPress Media Component with Support for version 1.2 Releases with New Portal
• Role of Custom component in Buddypress

-- This Post BuddyPress-Kaltura Media Component is Published on Devils Workshop .