Supported Formats (MP4, HLS, DASH)

Movie Engine supports multiple video formats and player engines, allowing you to build a flexible and professional OTT streaming experience.

You can choose both:
✔ Video format (MP4, HLS, DASH, etc.)
✔ Player engine (Plyr, Shaka, Clappr, ArtPlayer)

🎥 Supported Video Formats

📁 Direct File (MP4 / MKV)

Direct file playback is the simplest method.

✅ Features:

• Easy to use
• Works on all browsers
• No streaming server required

⚙️ Example:

https://example.com/video.mp4

👍 Best For:

• Small websites
• Demo platforms
• Basic streaming

🌐 HLS (M3U8 Streaming)

HLS is the recommended format for OTT platforms.

✅ Features:

• Adaptive bitrate (auto quality switching)
• Smooth playback on slow networks
• Mobile-friendly

⚙️ Example:

https://example.com/stream.m3u8

👍 Best For:

• Netflix-style platforms
• Large video libraries
• Professional streaming

⚡ MPEG-DASH (MPD)

DASH is an advanced adaptive streaming format.

✅ Features:

• High-performance streaming
• Efficient bandwidth usage
• Works with DRM-supported players

⚙️ Example:

https://example.com/stream.mpd

👍 Best For:

• Advanced OTT platforms
• DRM or premium content

🔗 Embed / iFrame Support

You can also embed videos from external platforms.

Supported Sources:

• YouTube
• Vimeo
• Any iframe-based player

👍 Best For:

• Third-party content
• Quick integration

🎛 Supported Player Engines

Movie Engine allows you to switch between multiple player libraries depending on your needs.

⚡ Plyr.js (Simple & Fast)

✅ Features:

• Lightweight
• Clean UI
• Easy integration

👍 Best For:

• Basic streaming
• Fast-loading sites

🔐 Shaka Player (Google – DRM & Streaming)

✅ Features:

• Supports HLS & DASH
• DRM-ready (Widevine, etc.)
• High-performance streaming

👍 Best For:

• Premium OTT platforms
• Secure content delivery

⭐ Clappr Player (All-in-One)

✅ Features:

• Supports multiple formats
• Plugin ecosystem
• Good balance of power & simplicity

👍 Best For:

• Most users (recommended default)

🎨 ArtPlayer (Modern UI)

✅ Features:

• Beautiful modern design
• Customizable UI
• Smooth playback experience

👍 Best For:

• Design-focused platforms
• Premium UI experience

Format	Plyr	Shaka	Clappr	ArtPlayer
MP4	✅	❌	✅	✅
HLS	⚠️	✅	✅	✅
DASH	❌	✅	⚠️	⚠️
Embed	✅	❌	✅	✅

⚠️ Important Notes

• TMDb does not provide video files
• You must add video sources manually
• Some formats require specific players (e.g., DASH → Shaka)
• Always test playback after setup

💡 Best Practices

• Use HLS + Clappr for best overall experience
• Use Shaka Player for DRM or advanced streaming
• Provide multiple sources (servers)
• Avoid large MP4 files without optimization