[AS3] Using red5 and flash media live encoder

[laaptu]

Dear users,
I have to do a project of video streaming that is playing video stored in the server using RTMP.
Further,I also need to upload the videos and convert or encode it into flv format. For this I am planning to use flash media live encoder.
I am a rookie in this programming zone. So, I need to learn red5,RTMP,encoding very fast.So, dear users where are the best tutorials to follow regarding this project and is there any open source demos with source code similar to my project,so that I can study it.
I am loving this project,so I need help from all of you users on how to proceed.
Waiting positively for your guidance.

[roger.oblivion]

Hello, I am working on a proyect similar to yours. Where the user has the ability to upload/record video to server, send info to database and display as streaming flv in video gallery.

First, you should look into the server you are gonna install Red5 and stream your videos from.

Checkout these links:

Influxis has some Basic Flash Media Server Hosting Plans starting at $9.95/month

http://influxis.com

MediaTemple has Dedicated Virtual Servers starting at $50.00/month where you have acces to server root and can install any application. A little overpirced, but if you check the specs its well worth it, also gives you the ability of 3+ levels of scalability to suit your needs.

http://mediatemple.net/webhosting/dv/

You will need root acces to server in order to install Red5.

From what I can gather Red5 has the ability to record video using the NetStream.publish(“streamName”, “record”)

I found this interesting tutorial wich focuses on recording flv server-side with the ability to control when and how much of the video is recorded.

Sourcecode included.

http://sziebert.net/posts/server-side-stream-recording-with-red5/

I will post other options and solutions as soon as they are available to me.

Hope this helps and if you found another way to solve your porblem please let me know for I am just starting out with this and need all the input I can get.

Thanks!!