Automatic VOD Retention system (technical test only, gauging feedback and interest, see below):
Gofile (Tip: sort by date on the top right)
(For now, it's just a random assortment of channels to ensure the system actually works. If there a list/roster of channels in need of archivists let me know.)
I’ve been, for quite some time, finding the state of (VOD) archiving, lightly put, unsatisfactory.
In my hubris, I’ve tried to put together a system to address my top 3 gripes, namely turnaround time, usability (video previews), and reliability.
Ideally, these archives should be immediately available, come with previews, and be fully automated 24/7, covering large numbers of low-traffic channels. The goal is to function as a fallback while manual archivists prepare their uploads, or happen to miss the stream; not as a replacement.
Naturally, the system has fallen far short of my expectations, details below. But I’m going to put out what I have so far as a public trail to garner feedback, and decide if this is even worth pursuing in the first place. I'll keep the trial running for about a week, since as it stands, I’m all out of ideas.
Turnaround: Right after stream ends, but not during.
Usability: Preview available, but unable to seek far to unplayed areas, doesn’t work at all on all browsers.
Reliability: Fully automated, partial video made available if system dies. Real world testing pending.
Distribution: Gofile (current), Litterbox (backup), DiscordCDN (More suitable as cold storage?).
This only retains VODs for ~1 week, will need others for permanent archival/curation.
This system, or its resulting files aren't suitable as a replacement for manual archives!