Help find a new video player for WF Patrons
We've heard it from Patrons. We've been feeling the limitations. It's a problem we can't ignore any longer: our current video streaming method just isn't working.
Sure, you can stream the videos from the Google Drive folder, but it's clunky and has major limitations. We need a video hosting solution that can do more. Currently looking to add this functionality:
Must Have:
Video library so it's easy to find any of the content you have access to.
Private link (ideally with password protection) so that we can deliver exclusive content to different Patreon tiers.
Might be obvious but...NSFW Support. This has been a major limiting factor.
Ability to embed to Patreon (and other sites). Ideally, the videos should show up directly in a Patreon post without having to leave the platform.
Ability to create playlists to customize your training schedule. Not sure if this belongs at the bottom of "must have" or the top of "nice to have." But it feels like this has been really holding us back. We'd love to be able to mix and match existing content as well as create new short levels on a faster timeline.
Nice to have:
Advanced playback controls like speed, quality, picture-in-picture.
Chapters for easy navigation.
Playback that remembers where you left off
Subtitles for those who aren't able to crank the volume. Would be great if they were auto generated and editable.
Custom embed codes that let you control the features and look of the player on any website.
Free. But definitely willing to pay a fair price for this major quality improvement!
This is where you come in. If you have recommendations for video hosting solutions with these features, please DM or comment here. Also reach out with additional feature requests.
Comments (6)
Gumlet player seems to have a lot of functionality, but they charge via bandwidth used. Running some experiments right now to see if it makes sense. Still open to any suggestions y'all have!
Useless for the UK folk who want to avoid the Age ID verification BS they trying to pull, it’s about control, not kids safety, so I’m perfectly happy using drive, give me offline useage.
That sucks. So you're unable to access the version embedded in the previous post? Don't worry, whatever we do, we'll keep uploading to drive as well to make sure everyone has access.
The test one worked great for me and I am able to full screen it and even slow it if I want for those holds 😉
Awesome! So happy it works for you.
We're currently experimenting with Gumlet player. It seems to have a lot of these features. Just posted a test with the True Whore Mindset SUPERCUT video.
