MyVid — Seamless Video Streaming & Recording
Stream to YouTube, HLS or RTMP straight from the browser, backed by an auto-scaling FFmpeg pipeline on Kubernetes.
Overview
MyVid is an innovative video streaming application that empowers users to stream video content to HLS or RTMP servers seamlessly. Users can log in via their Google account and, if necessary, select their YouTube channel to enable live streaming.
With a user-friendly interface and robust functionality, MyVid simplifies streaming while providing advanced controls and flexibility for diverse use cases.
Key Features
How It Works
MyVid records video directly in the browser and sends recorded chunks to an FFmpeg server for processing. The backend uses Kubernetes to dynamically create FFmpeg pods, ensuring load balancing across multiple users. Each user can create only one stream at a time, guaranteeing one FFmpeg server per user.
Depending on the user's selection, the FFmpeg server streams the processed chunks to either YouTube or an HLS server. For security, a proxy server manages communication between the browser and the FFmpeg server, hiding the server's identity from external sources. The FFmpeg server is automatically destroyed after the stream ends, ensuring resource optimization.
If a user does not close the stream and logs in again, the system reconnects them to their existing FFmpeg server, adhering to the single-server-per-user policy.
Challenges & Solutions
Managing multiple user streams without exposing FFmpeg servers.
Implemented a proxy server to route traffic securely while concealing the FFmpeg server's identity.
Ensuring resource efficiency with dynamic workloads.
Used Kubernetes to dynamically spawn and destroy FFmpeg pods, optimizing resource allocation.
Maintaining a seamless experience during screen sharing.
Developed front-end logic to resize and reposition user images dynamically during screen sharing.
Upcoming
Outcome
MyVid bridges the gap between simplicity and advanced video streaming capabilities. It offers a user-friendly platform for seamless streaming while maintaining robust backend operations. With its dynamic resource management and upcoming features, MyVid aims to redefine live video streaming experiences.