What is Live Content?

Live Content is an Web 2.0 Presentation  module for DotNetNuke Platform...

Live Content uses Web 2.0 approach to provide a Rich User Interface  and streamlines content presentation by overlaying content on current page. Inspired from our Live Images/Videos module, Live Content allows to overlay images, videos, audio, flash, text/html content, dotnetnuke modules, and external content on current page. Driven by CSS and Layout Templates; this module is limited by your imagination to create Image/Video Galleries, Product Showcase, ToolTips, Module Popper, etc...

Description doesn't justify this module, see the demo and experience it!

Module Highlights

  • No plugins like Flash or Java required.
  • Popup blockers are no problem. The content expands within the active browser window.
  • Single click. After opening an element (image, video, text/html, module, and/or external content), user can scroll further down on the page or leave the page without closing the overlay. User can also open mulitple elements without closing other elements; great for comparison between two images or product comparison.

Live Content is made up of "ELEMENTS"

An element could be an Image/Picture, Video, Audio, Flash, Content (Text/Html), DotNetNuke Module, and/or External Content (any web page)

Live Content supports following 7 elements:

  • ePicture
  • eVideo
  • eAudio
  • eFlash
  • eContent
  • eModule
  • eFrame

Show multiple element types within same module to create rich, interactive, and user friendly web 2.0 presentations

    

ePicture - Element

Quickly create visually stunning Image/Picture galleries:

  • Supports Jpeg/Jpg, Png, and Gif file formats.

  • User can add a single picture or an entire directory (zipped) of pictures to the gallery.

  • Bult-in thumbnail generator which creates thumbnail on fly to your specified size. Orignal images kept intact.

    • Saves disk space and provides different sizes of thumbnails from single image
    • Provides quick response time and performance by caching the images 

  • Specify Title, Alt Title, Caption, and Thumbnail Size for each Picture

  • Module can render either a image link (thumbnail) or a text link (using picture's title)

  • Module can automatically resize high resolution images to fit in client's window; an icon is automatically generated for the user to expand and see the original version.

    • If resize is required, admin can specify a minimum width and minimum height to keep regardless of user's client's size. 

  • Navigation bar provides quick access to move image, close image, or change between other images.
    

eVideo - Element

 

Create visually stunning video galleries by either uploading your videos or integrating online videos.

  • Supports Online Vides: YouTube, Google Video, iFilm, MetaCafe, and Stage6 Divx.

  • Simply grab the URL of the video page and Live Content will take care of the rest.

  • Supports Other Media: Flash Content (.swf) and Flash Movies (.flv)

  • An offline video converter is provided to convert your videos to .flv format.

  • Specify a thumbnail / preview image and size file for video.

  • Specify a width and height for video.

  • User can specify a Title and Caption for each video.

  • Combine templates with eVideo element and create complete video library
    

eAudio - Element

Quicly create audio libraries with visually stunning effects by uploading your music files.

  • Supports Audio Formats: MP4, MP3, AAC, RTMP, HTTP, and Live Streaming

  • Specify a thumbnail / preview image and size file for audio.

  • Specify a width and height for audio.

  • User can specify a Title and Caption for each audio.

  • Combine templates with eAudio element and create complete audio library
    

eContent - Element

Allows you to create visually stunning tooltips and other text/html driven applications such as announcements, advertisements, product information, etc...

  • Allows you to overlay any "Text/Html" content

  • Specify a thumbnail / preview image and size file for content.

  • Specify a width for content.

  • User can specify a Title and Caption for each content element.
    

eFlash - Element

Overlay applications, games, and other interactive content with eFlash element.

  • Supports SWF format.

  • Upload flash object or reference URL

  • Ability to pass Parameters and Variables

  • Specify a thumbnail / preview image and size file for flash.

  • Specify a width and height for flash.

  • User can specify a Title and Caption for each audio.
    

eModule - Element

This element opens endless possibilities; show your existing faq module with Live Content. Why limit yourself, we use this for quick login access for our users as well to display existing Text/Html, Documents, Events, and other modules on portal

  • Allows you to overlay any "DotNetNuke" module

  • Smart Persistence automatically launches the module again at postback* 

  • Specify a thumbnail / preview image and size file for module.

  • Specify a width for Module.

  • User can specify a Title and Caption for each content element.
    

eFrame - Element

eFrame provides yet another dimension of flexibility in Live Content. Simply provide a valid URL and the content will be expanded within active browser window. Checkout our tutorials page to see how we're using this element. This is a great element to show non-DotNetNuke sites within your portal...

  • Allows you to overlay any "External Content "

  • Specify a thumbnail / preview image and size file for frame.

  • Specify a width and height for each frame.

  • User can specify a Title and Caption for each frame element.
    

Common Features - All Elements

 

  • An element could be set to Auto Launch which automatically overalys the element when the page is first loaded. Auto launch can be limited to Once Per Session Only 

  • Element's View State can optionally be preserved throughout the session. If the element is launched and user leaves the page to later return to it, the element will be auto launched to preserve the view. This is an ideal option for eModule elements but can be used with all element types.

  • Each element can have its own Call Tag which can be used to create unique URL for the element that will directly launch the element.

  • Each element can have Tags to identify the content; much like online sites such as YouTube.com and Digg.com. Clicking on a tag will link the user to other related elements.

  • Group Name can be specified on each element which "Groups or Combines" the elements with same name. Keyboard navigation as well as navigation bar provides access to grouped elements. By default, all elements are grouped under a same name. User can specify a different group name for related elements to create sub gallery's within a module.

  • Includes 3 Custom Data fields for greater flexibility and control.

  • Outline Style and CSS Wrapper Class can be specified on any element for customzied styling.

 

    

View Options

  • Specify # of columns, Layout Type ( Table or Flow), and Repeat Type (Horizontal or Vertical)

  • Specify Cell Spacing and Cell Padding between elements

  • Ability to Randomly Launch elements on page load

  • Live Content automatically pages the content based on Elements Per Page value

  • Live Content uses an open architecture for customizing and theming. Users can change the look and feel to match their site. Future version will include ability to create your own themes

  • Live Content provides ability to add "Overlays" on already overlayed elements. Overlays can be anything from advertisements to control panels for element navigation. Currently, only one overlay (ControlBar) is provided. Future version will include ability to create your own overlays.

  • Most importantly, Live Content allows the use of Templates which provides infinite flexiblity in presenting your content. Use the built - in tags to present your content in any format you desire. Some basic knowledge of HTML allows the user to create amazing applications with this module...
    

DotNetNuke Integration

  • We're really excited about our DNN Search Integration. Not only all of your Live Content elements will be indexed by DNN Search, the search link will show the user precisely what he/she might be searching for. DNN Search Links will automatically launch the element; so if your user searches for a Video or Image and clicks on any of the search result, he/she will automatically be linked to "Live Content" page and the element searched for will auto launch.

  • Export feature is implemented. It allows you to export the entire module configuration to an XML file. This is a great feature for backup or to move configuration from one module to another. Simply backup the folder (which hosts images, videos) along with the XMl file and you have a complete backup of the module. Easy to move between sites or different hosts.

  • Import feature allows you to import the XML file generated in Export feature.
    

 

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Download Trial

Live Content trial is available under our Downloads Section

Trial version has following limitations:

  1. Module expires on June 30th, 2009
  2. Maximum 3 elements are allowed
  3. Evaluation Version message appears
    

Demo

 

Since Live Content can be used in so many different ways, we've setup a demo page for each element and some other features:

ePicture
ePicture element allows you to create visually stunning Image/Picture galleries in a snap. Check out our tutorials to experience how easy it is to use Live Content.

eVideo
eVideo element allows you to quickly create visually stunning video galleries. Use the power of templates and flexibility of CSS to create complete Video Library site such as YouTube.com. You can also check Tags Cloud module on this page...

eContent
Use eContent element to overlay any Text/Html. This one is great for product showcase, product comparison, tooltips, schedules, etc...

eModule
Allows you to overlay any DotNetNuke module. This is great to popup modules, great for login module, to display faqs, etc...

eFrame
This element provides a lot of flexibility to display almost any content. Simply provide the URL of the webpage and it will be overlayed. Check out our documentation and/or tutorials page to see this in action.

eAudio
Either upload your MP3s or provide a URL and let eAudio element play your favorite audio.

eFlash
This element allows you to show your flash based content: video games, business applications, flash tools, banners, advertisements, and other much more. Element allows you to pass your custom flash variables and parameters.

Template Driven 
See the power of Live Content when combined with templates. Live Content is extremely flexible and infinitely customizable with templates and CSS . Check eVideo and eContent pages for templates demo.

Other Features
Checkout Live Content's integration with DotNetNuke Search, Query Paramters, and Auto Launch.

Notice that we're using Live Content on this page to show tooltips / information pop ups

(simply hover your mouse cursor over any green bolded text)

    

Video Converter

We're including a video converter application that can convert almost all video formats to .flv format

Although we've successfully tested and converted almost all major video formats; we cannot gurantee that our converter will successfully convert all of your videos.

We're providing this software as a courtesy and convenience for our users and do no gurantee it to work for all scenarios.

 

    

SlideShow Module

Live Content also includes a sub module to generate SlideShow based on elements. Optionally, SlideShow can be used with Flickr!

View SlideShow Demo

    

Tags Cloud Module

Live Content also includes an auxillary / sub module to generate Tags Cloud based on elements tags.

Allows full control on determining tags weights and styles via CSS

You can see this module in action on our eVideo demo page.

    

Feedback & Reviews

We're sharing some of the many comments we get from our customers...


The best image/content module I've ever used... It's very simple and straight forward... It's amazing how this module can make a page look so much better with very little effort... The support for this module is also impressive... My question was answered almost immediately. A must to purchase! -Chris H


This is an awesome product! Easy to use, compatible with every browser... well worth the money! -Marco K


I wish there was a six star category for this one. Used it on my newest website and the clients LOVED it. -Thomas O


Simply one of the best modules available for DotNetNuke. Works perfectly, simple to use and adds unparalled visual enhancements to your CMS. My client was amazed with this module and so am I. Support is top notch too. I had a question/issue with the module after I purchased it and Mandeeps replied instantly. Very professional company. This module deserves the highest possible rating. -Michael C


Definitely one of the coooolest modules I've ever used! See it in action on www.3dcarousel.com -Tom Kim A


If only all other developers provided such quick, thorough and professional support for an already oustanding product. Way to set the bar high! Mandeeps ROCKS! -Charles B


Really a fantastics module and excellent support! This is the most valuable module to give your site a professional look. Thanks for the great work! -Bidan Z


I have been very impressed with the quality & flexibility of this module. In addtion, the responsiveness of the developer to problems as well as new ideas has been outstanding. Planned new add-ons will make this module continue to be an excellent choice. . -Robert R


This mondule worked perfectly right out of the "box," exactly as advertised. It gets my highest rating (which I almost never can give) because of the excellent documentation. -Stephen N


Unbelievable! Mandeeps is incredible! Get this...not only did they immediatly respond to a question I had before I bought this, but the zip file I got when I bought Live Content is loaded with easy to read (got through it in about 10 min), easy to understand documentation in a couple different formats...AND!!! they included a little video converter you can use to "prep" your video files before you upload them. The future plans they talk about in the documentation for this module make me want...nay...yearn for the next release. Not a good module...the BEST module by some developers that know what great software is all about! Are you guys hiring? I would love to work with you! -Robert A


One of the most useful modules out there and I bought just about all of them. There support is also top notch. You ask a question, they respond right away! -James Z


I have purchased quite a few modules for various sites and I have to admit this is one of the best. Within five minutes of watching the online demos/instructions I was able to add e-videos to my site. If anything I am going to have to make sure not to over use this module (you know how it is when somebody discovers they can have 20+ fonts on a page) Two thumbs up! This module will improve any site. -Andrew S

    

Documentation

Check out our documentation which has documentation for all of our modules. Feel free to request support if needed...

    

Tutorials

Live Content is fairly easy and intuitive module which works "out of the box". It an also be extended by use of templates and basic html knowledge to create amazing applications.

We illustrate both ends of flexibility in our tutorials section

    

Reviews

Live Content has been reviewed by
DNN Creative

 

    
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eFrame Element

A rich, interactive, user-friendly interface based on Ajax or similar frameworks.

- Wikipedia.com

A W3C recommended language for defining style (such as font, size, color, spacing, etc.) for web documents.

Ever tried creating a gallery with 1000's of pictures?

It's a breeze with Live Content. Simply zip all of your images and upload them together to create a visually stunning picture gallery in less than 5 minutes. Check out our tutorials page to experience how easy it is to use Live Content.

Tags Cloud

A tag cloud (or weighted list in visual design) is a visual depiction of content tags used on a website. Often, more frequently used tags are depicted in a larger font or otherwise emphasized, while the displayed order is generally alphabetical. - Wikipedia.com