Celluloid vs MediaElement.js
Celluloid
github.comMediaElement.js
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| Figure | Celluloid | MediaElement.js |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Video Player Software | 7.8 (#19) | 8.4 (#8) |
| Installation | The README instructs users to build the Release configuration in Xcode, launch the app, approve the system extension, and select “Celluloid Camera” in their video app. | The installation guide lists package download, CDN, Git, npm, Bower, and Meteor installation options. |
| License | The repository is MIT licensed. | The project repository identifies the software license as MIT. |
| Maker | The README credits Jake Spurlock and says the app was made in California. | The official site says MediaElement.js was created by John Dyer at Dallas Theological Seminary. |
| Purpose | Celluloid captures a webcam feed, applies real-time filters, and outputs it as a virtual camera for video conferencing apps. | MediaElement.js is an HTML5 audio and video player framework that provides a consistent interface across browsers. |
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In their own words
MediaElement.js
MediaElement.js is an HTML5 audio and video library for presenting media through a common player interface across browsers. It includes an HTML and CSS player and a shared MediaElement API. Supported media includes MP4, WebM, MP3, HLS and DASH; embedded sources include YouTube, Vimeo, Twitch, DailyMotion, Facebook and SoundCloud. The product site says its video player meets WCAG 2.1, BITV 2.0 and EN 301 549 accessibility requirements. Captions, subtitles and chapters can use HTML track elements with SRT or VTT files. For cross-browser caption handling, those files must be hosted on the same domain as the player. Installation options include a package, CDN, Git, npm, Bower and Meteor, with usage guidance for JavaScript, jQuery, RequireJS and React. The project also documents WordPress and Drupal integration. It supports browser versions including IE11+, Edge, Chrome, Firefox and Safari, as well as iOS 8+ and Android 4.0+. The library is MIT-licensed and free; add-ons include Chromecast, AirPlay, playlists, ads and playback speed control.