Two highly functional flash plugins that offer great utility.
These plugins allow you to access a webcam and record live or pre-recorded audio and video from a Flash Media Server, such as OSflash Red5, FMS, or rtmpy/tape when it supports realtime RTMP. Version 0.3 is stable, and Version 0.4 includes added functionality like an optional playback "shuffle" and playback start/stop/pause/resume buttons.
The plugins take care of everything so that you won't need to get involved with Adobe Flash Programming. You can use these plugins to create a wide range of video-based websites including video conferencing, video chat, and even your own YouTube.
One of the biggest issues with flash-based video conferencing sites is insufficient handling of disconnects and errors. This software is designed to be robust and even reconnects automatically if the internet were to go out.
These plugins are standalone components that are intended to be part of a more comprehensive solution, based on HTML technology or perhaps even Desktop Application technology. By combining tried-and-tested HTML technology with the more advanced Video/Audio Flash technology, you can create a backup system for when things go awry.
Both KDE and GNOME desktops have flash stand-alone players, so it's possible to integrate these flash plugins using gtkmozembed to provide video chat, video conferencing or video publishing and playback on the desktop. However, combining Flash with AJAX compiler technology like Google Wek Kit or Pyjamas makes it possible to develop an accessible site that works on virtually every single x86-based desktop computer in existence. There's even potential to expand beyond desktops to any device with a CPU over about 500mhz as embedded devices mature, such as with Gnash or SwfDec. So if you're looking for a reliable and effective video conferencing solution, Video Conference Flash Plugins has got you covered.
Version 0.4: N/A