I’m developing a web app based on videos that my client would like to upload using an online resource such as YouTube or Vimeo. Since YouTube has a 15 mn restriction length on the videos one can upload, my client has decided to use Vimeo instead, but Moogaloop(!) the Vimeo AS3 API is fairly restrictive and only offers a handful of methods to control the video.
What would be your best AS3 API for an online video sharing site? By best , I mean one that allows as much control as possible over the site’s player features. I need to be able to listen to events , control the fullscreen capability , enable/disable some specific features such as a “embed” or “share” button.
If your client is willing to shell out a little dough, you should check out Brightcove. The amount of customization – both via API and web tools – is impressive, and you can host videos through them or on your own server.