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# synchronized-video-streaming
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This project is a simple web application that allows users to watch videos together in real-time, ensuring a synchronized viewing experience. This project is built in Node.js, and utilizes Web-Sockets in order to send real time updated between the client and the server.
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## Features
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* Real-time Synchronization: All participants are watching the same video at the same time, eliminating any delays or discrepancies.
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* User-friendly Interface: The web app offers an intuitive and user-friendly interface, making it easy for users to navigate and enjoy their shared video experience.
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* Multi-User Support: Multiple users can join the same video session, allowing friends, family, or colleagues to watch videos together from different locations.
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* Video Playback Controls: Users have full control over the video playback, including play, pause and seek, ensuring a personalized viewing experience.
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* Simple Login System: A simple login page is implemented in order to allow only known people to join the hosted watch-together room.
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## Installation & Usage
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1. Make sure Node.js is installed, if not visit [https://nodejs.org/en/download](https://nodejs.org/en/download)
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2. Clone the repository ``` git clone https://github.com/ShakedAp/synchronized-video-streaming.git```
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3. Add your video to `/videos`, in `mp4` format
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4. Modify `settings.json`:
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- Set `ip` to your ip
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- Set `port` to the host port (make sure it is unused)
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- Set `video_path` to the path to your video: `videos/<yourvideo>.mp4`
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- Set password to a string you like
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5. Start the server: `npm start` or `node src/index.js`
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## Screenshots
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4 Clients Synchronized:
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Login Page:
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2 Clients Synchronized:
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