Topic: Hulu is coming to MC14 (Read 10638 times)

JimH · « **on:** June 12, 2009, 05:59:36 pm »

MC14.0.12 has an implementation of Hulu. It won't be available here until Monday, but here are three screenshots.

AussieBill · « **Reply #1 on:** June 12, 2009, 09:47:59 pm »

Oh MAMA!

Awesome news Jim, it looks amazing!

imugli · « **Reply #2 on:** June 12, 2009, 10:09:05 pm »

Anyone know how I can fake my IP Address???

JimH · « **Reply #3 on:** June 12, 2009, 10:28:11 pm »

A proxy server.

raym · « **Reply #4 on:** June 13, 2009, 02:26:43 am »

Quote from: JimH on June 12, 2009, 10:28:11 pm

A proxy server.

Care to elaborate?

Is YouTube integration for Theater View being considered also? The whole world can play YouTube videos.

marko · « **Reply #5 on:** June 13, 2009, 03:46:36 am »

Yet another service telling me they won't service me because I'm in the UK.

I'm getting oh-so tired of this, and more than a little disillusioned. [with media on demand services in general, not MC]

Quote from: JimH on June 12, 2009, 10:28:11 pm

A proxy server.

Would you be on shaky legal ground if JRiver set up a proxy server for MC?
We could then keep the system settings as is, while MC would route through a JRiver proxy when required.
I'm sure I know the answer to that already, but hey, God loves a tryer, right?

JimH · « **Reply #6 on:** June 13, 2009, 08:12:26 am »

Quote from: marko on June 13, 2009, 03:46:36 am

Would you be on shaky legal ground if JRiver set up a proxy server for MC?

Yes. Not even shaky.

JimH · « **Reply #7 on:** June 13, 2009, 08:17:43 am »

Quote from: raym on June 13, 2009, 02:26:43 am

Care to elaborate?

You can connect to a proxy server anywhere. It relays your requests to the destination server so they appear to come from the proxy.

Try google for more.

Of course, I don't recommend this. I'm just thinking out loud.

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Is YouTube integration for Theater View being considered also? The whole world can play YouTube videos.

Yes.

hit_ny · « **Reply #8 on:** June 13, 2009, 09:24:36 am »

Quote from: imugli on June 12, 2009, 10:09:05 pm

Anyone know how I can fake my IP Address???

You might have more luck here

KingSparta · « **Reply #9 on:** June 13, 2009, 06:03:08 pm »

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Yet another service telling me they won't service me because I'm in the UK.

You Can Always Do What Jed Clampett Did.

johnas · « **Reply #10 on:** June 14, 2009, 10:17:41 am »

Quote from: marko on June 13, 2009, 03:46:36 am

Yet another service telling me they won't service me because I'm in the UK.

Guys, Hulu can detect most anon proxies and anonymous VPN services such as Hotspot shield. If you really want Hulu and live or travel a lot outside of the US, AFAIK you will need to sign up for a US based VPN or VPS. There are some that also offer US and UK server options, so you can get Hulu, BBC iPlayer, Last.fm etc.

MrHaugen · « **Reply #11 on:** June 15, 2009, 08:59:51 am »

If anyone manages to find a proxy for this, please let us know. I'll probably do some digging my self in a few days.
I can't even describe the pain in the butt this region nuts is. US users have exclusive right for a lot of good services. Arrrrgh!
Sorry. Had to let some steam out.

Tolga · « **Reply #12 on:** June 15, 2009, 07:50:06 pm »

neat!

Tolga · « **Reply #13 on:** June 15, 2009, 07:51:21 pm »

Will it support hulu user playlist?

JimH · « **Reply #14 on:** June 15, 2009, 08:52:36 pm »

Quote from: Tolga on June 15, 2009, 07:51:21 pm

Will it support hulu user playlist?

Hulu support is in build 13, now posted on this board. You need to customize Theater View (Tools/Options/Theater View) and choose Add, then Webpage. Here's a screenshot:

Here are three screenshots of Hulu in Theater View.

SeaDrive · « **Reply #15 on:** June 16, 2009, 03:22:25 pm »

I'm not sure I understand how Hulu is working. I add it to theater view as described above and I certainly get Hulu on my system. I'm seeing what appears to be an random assortment of video clips. Is there a way to display my queue? Where do I find the Browsable Categories described above?

JimH · « **Reply #16 on:** June 16, 2009, 03:28:04 pm »

Do you have MC14.0.13 installed?

SeaDrive · « **Reply #17 on:** June 16, 2009, 04:45:52 pm »

Yes.

JimH · « **Reply #18 on:** June 16, 2009, 04:48:09 pm »

When you click on Hulu, you will see two menu rollers at the top. Those are your choices.

edbro · « **Reply #19 on:** June 16, 2009, 05:14:52 pm »

I've got the two menu rollers and I can browse the clips just fine. But, when I select PLAY, nothing happens. I get sent to a blank white screen. I tried waiting to see if they would load but they do not. Placing my cursor at the top of the screen shows the control box and it looks like it should be playing (pause button, not play). Using my browser, I can view clips on Hulu just fine.

When I go back to standard view the clip is now queued in Playing Now. Mouse hover shows "JRWEB / webmedia://Hulu/78021". Again, it still won't play from here either. No firewall restrictions and I can access the web from Start page just fine.

Matt · « **Reply #20 on:** June 16, 2009, 05:37:54 pm »

Quote from: edbro on June 16, 2009, 05:14:52 pm

I've got the two menu rollers and I can browse the clips just fine. But, when I select PLAY, nothing happens. I get sent to a blank white screen. I tried waiting to see if they would load but they do not. Placing my cursor at the top of the screen shows the control box and it looks like it should be playing (pause button, not play). Using my browser, I can view clips on Hulu just fine.

When I go back to standard view the clip is now queued in Playing Now. Mouse hover shows "JRWEB / webmedia://Hulu/78021". Again, it still won't play from here either. No firewall restrictions and I can access the web from Start page just fine.

Hulu may only work if you're coming from the US. You might try playing in a browser from Hulu.com to see if you have any better luck.

edbro · « **Reply #21 on:** June 16, 2009, 05:42:21 pm »

Yes, I mentioned above that it works fine in my browser. And, I'm in Texas.

datdude · « **Reply #22 on:** June 16, 2009, 11:27:12 pm »

Hulu playback seems to reset the audio playback display to cover art. I always have to set it back to g-force after playing hulu.

BonkLord · « **Reply #23 on:** June 17, 2009, 12:02:33 am »

Hey so is this available only for US users?? ?

rossp · « **Reply #24 on:** June 17, 2009, 01:59:47 am »

Currently only US, but the hulu team are working on getting international streaming rights for the media. So it should be world wide eventually. I'm in the UK

Ross

BonkLord · « **Reply #25 on:** June 17, 2009, 02:45:37 am »

shweeet...

hope it happens soon then!

MrHaugen · « **Reply #26 on:** June 17, 2009, 03:43:25 am »

Why wait?

Try out Hotspotshield or Ultrasurf/Ultrareach. Ultrareach is probably faster. Have not confirmed if it works or not. Have to have an invitation first to test it.

Anyone have an invitation to Hulu?? Please send me a PM. I'd be most greatfull

SeaDrive · « **Reply #27 on:** June 17, 2009, 10:42:20 am »

Quote from: JimH on June 16, 2009, 04:48:09 pm

When you click on Hulu, you will see two menu rollers at the top. Those are your choices.

I was using a Theater View Scheme that used 'Base 1' with navigation buttons and it didn't show up. Will the Hulu options eventually be in these view schemes? The button schemes are more touchscreen friendly.

MrHaugen · « **Reply #28 on:** June 18, 2009, 06:16:17 am »

Looks like invitations is not needed any more. Just looked at some old web pages, and it got me confused as usual

So, download Hotspotshield or Ultrasurf/Ultrareach, make an account and have a blast! I'll test it later today my self. I'm at the office, so I think there are some firewall limitations here.

Matt · « **Reply #29 on:** June 18, 2009, 09:53:11 am »

Quote from: SeaDrive on June 17, 2009, 10:42:20 am

I was using a Theater View Scheme that used 'Base 1' with navigation buttons and it didn't show up. Will the Hulu options eventually be in these view schemes? The button schemes are more touchscreen friendly.

We recently made changes to make rollers easier to use with a touchscreen. If you still have problems with rollers and a touchscreen with the latest build, please start a thread and we can discuss it.

Thanks.

sdgrizdan · « **Reply #30 on:** June 20, 2009, 01:50:31 am »

Nice addition! I would love to see Hulu, Youtube, etc available as a selection in the standard view as well.

KeystoneCop · « **Reply #31 on:** June 20, 2009, 01:10:53 pm »

1st install of version 14.13 today. hulu does not work for me. I have added other web pages and they work. What if anything can I send you?

I see it in the menu,, I can go to http://www.hulu.com with my browser and it works fine.

(I haven't tried theater view before) so could be a problem between the chair and the keyboard.

JimH · « **Reply #32 on:** June 20, 2009, 01:31:31 pm »

Quote from: KeystoneCop on June 20, 2009, 01:10:53 pm

1st install of version 14.13 today. hulu does not work for me. I have added other web pages and they work. What if anything can I send you?

You need to use the Obsidian skin.

MrHaugen · « **Reply #33 on:** June 22, 2009, 06:03:34 am »

I tested Hulu with both UltraReach and HotspotShield. Both is supposed to make Hulu work outside the US. HotspotShield worked, but the video was so jumpy that it could not be watched. Speed/buffering problem. Ultrareach is supposed to work better. It did connect and let me play files, but i got the message stating that something was wrong with the streaming. Hulu found a way of shielding them self against the use of UltraReach maby? Black listed the proxies or something.

This put a big dampener on my hopes of a good video streaming service available in Norway or Europe. Let's just hope Hulu gets international soon. Very soon.

JimH · « **Reply #34 on:** June 23, 2009, 06:57:17 am »

AVSForum has a similar thread.

JimH · « **Reply #35 on:** June 27, 2009, 02:24:53 pm »

A movie service

Epix (LionsGate, MGM, and Paramount)

http://arstechnica.com/media/news/2009/06/movie-studios-launch-epix.ars

JimH · « **Reply #36 on:** August 12, 2009, 09:43:11 am »

Here's another Interact thread on Hulu.

INTERACT FORUM

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