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Chatroulette Clone Alternative Script
May 4th
VideoWhisper released a turnkey chatroulette script edition for the 2 Way P2P Video Chat script.
See the advanced chat roulette turnkey script in action on Video Encounter, a new live website that brings you face-to-face, via webcam, with an endless stream of random strangers all over the world. You need to bring some friends for testing if no one is online.
Also see Embed Chat Roulette page and Webcam Chat Logs with Snapshots .
Also if you are a Facebook user, see the Video Encounter as Facebook Application (downsized to fit) and Video Encounter Application Page on Facebok. More >
VideoWhisper Video Recorder
Oct 31st
The video recorder allows site users to record webcam videos easily from website pages. This can be use on various sites to implement online features like:
+ video sharing, on demand video content
+ video messaging, video email
+ video content on member profiles, video teasers, video questionnaires
+ video comments for online posts and items, video discussions, video forums
Videos are recorded as flv files on the rtmp server and can be played trough the rtmp protocol or by http players as on youtube (if published to a web accessible location).
- Live Webcam Preview
- Select webcam/microphone, configure recording resolution, framerate, sound rate
- Record Video
- Timer, Maximum recording time limit
- Accept / Discard recording
- Instant recording preview, Replay preview
For more details check the home page of VideoWhisper web based Video Recorder.
Live Streaming v2 by VideoWhisper
Sep 11th
VideoWhisper.com upgraded the Live Streaming application bringing several improvements and optimizations requested by users.
Some of the improvements:
- advanced webcam settings (change realtime resolution, framerate, audio rate)
- fullscreen button for video watching interface
- fullscreen on click for embedded plain video stream interface
- generate updated jpg snapshots for each live stream
- timers (displayed on each interface depending on settings) can be used to control access, integrate in pay per view systems
- multiple new options and parameters passed from script side
Also some RTMP application improvements should be mentioned like external player support and live video archiving as FLV for the Red5 application.
Upgrades are available for download on VideoWhisper.com and do not involve any costs for free or paid licenses.
First edition available with the upgrade is the PHP edition. The rest should follow shortly.
Online Video Consultation Solution by VideoWhisper
Aug 26th
VideoWhisper Video Consultation is a premium high definition video communication software designed for online video consultations, trainings, webinars, coaching and online collaboration.
It was designed for few to many 2 way moderated video communication. Moderators control what participant is displayed on main screen (speaker) and can also add an additional participant (inquirer) to ask questions or assist. Participants can change their public status (i.e. request to speak), upload and download room files, text and video chat.
Installing VideoWhisper Video Conference on your Windows Computer
Jul 9th
This was originally posted on http://www.videowhisper.com/forum.php?ftid=58&t=Basic-install by rustynails and explains how to installing VideoWhisper Video Conference and all required servers on your Windows computer.
Desktop Screen Sharing with Flash Video Chat Software
Jan 6th
Screen sharing requires a driver to capture the screen and simulate a webcam. There are multiple webcam simulation drivers of this type, commercial and free software packages. We tested the VH Screen Capture Driver that can be downloaded for free (for personal use).
With the screen capture driver enabled you just have to select the new “webcam” in flash (right click the flash and select from settings in any flash video chat software).
Only the user that shares his screen needs to have this type of driver installed. Those running tutoring, consulation, support websites can purchase a commercial software package that includes this type of driver (i.e. Camtasia Recorder with the Live Output feature).
Most drivers allow defining a zone to capture and even rezising the output. Chat applications usually require a 320×240 webcam stream at 15fps so you should configure output to that if possible.
Another popular method for screen sharing (as seen on youtube), but less professional is pointing your webcam to the screen. 
Here is our test with the VH Screen Capture driver:
Other solutions to try:
MReplay Broadcast – screen sharing driver as service, register on their site to use
Webcam Max – webcam effects, screen sharing, recording, play video, draw on video, picture in picture
Fake Webcam – allows screen sharing or playing video
Virtual Audio Cable – simulates sound device
Video Conference Plugin for WordPress by VideoWhisper
Jan 6th
To test the video conference plugin just register an account on this website and click the video conference link from the right panel.
Video Conference, Video Chat and Instant File Sharing Plugin for WordPress
+ Read more about the Video Conference WordPress Plugin on the VideoWhisper website
+ Download the Free WordPress Video Conference Edition (requires registering a free account)
WordPress Integration
VideoWhisper.com setup a simple integration that uses the WordPress username to login existing users into the simple php only version of their video conference software – the edition easiest to customize and integrate with any website. If the user is not logged into WordPress a warning message is shown and the visitor can click that to get back to the main WordPress website for registration/login.
VideoWhisper also included a plugin that provides a linking widget. You can use that or directly add a link to “http://www.yoursite.com/videowhisper_conference/” .
Installation Instructions
1. Copy contents of com_videowhisper_conferencefms_applications in zip file to your applications folder in your fms installation folder. This step is not required if you use their video conference rental with hosting or managed rmtp hosting plans.
2. Copy the files from the zip file including folder structure to your public website location.
3. Fill the fms application path in videowhisper_conference/settings.php.
4. Enable the plugin and link widget or directly add the link to the videowhisper_conference folder.
Video Conference
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