CineViewer

License: PRO+ (Professional Edition or higher)
Plugin Type: File Action
Author: Diskover Data, Inc.

Overview

The CineViewer File Action provides one-click access to view media files directly in the CineViewer Player application. When you find a media file in Diskover, simply select it and launch the CineViewer action to immediately begin playback in your browser—no downloads or proxy generation required.

CineViewer Player, developed by CineSys.io, is a browser-based media viewing solution that streams high-resolution content directly through Chrome, Safari, or Firefox.

Key Features

Direct Browser Playback – Stream high-resolution media without generating proxies or downloading files
Professional Format Support – Native playback of MXF, MOV, MP4, and image sequences (DPX, OpenEXR) with codecs including ProRes, DNxHD/DNxHR, AVC-Intra, H.264, and HEVC
Multi-Channel Audio – Review up to 16 audio channels with solo and mute controls
Zoom and Pan – Inspect video frames in detail for quality assessment
Closed Captioning – Support for SRT caption files in multiple languages

Use Cases

Quality Control and Inspection
Media professionals can quickly review high-resolution content directly from Diskover search results. Zoom and pan controls enable detailed inspection for quality assessment, artifact detection, and color accuracy verification.

Broadcasting and Live Production
Broadcast facilities can rapidly access archived content for live production. Producers and directors can quickly preview B-roll, archive footage, and previously aired content while preparing for broadcasts or assembling news packages.

Post-Production Review
Editorial teams can browse media assets in Diskover and preview content in CineViewer before importing into non-linear editing systems. Multi-channel audio support allows review of separate audio stems, dialogue, music, and effects tracks.

Requirements

Diskover Requirements

Diskover PRO+ license or higher
File action support enabled

CineViewer Requirements

Requirement	Details
CineViewer Player	Fully licensed CineViewer system from CineSys.io
Network Access	CineViewer server must be accessible from user browsers
Storage Access	CineViewer server must have read access to the same file paths indexed in Diskover

Important: This integration requires a separately licensed CineViewer Player system. For CineViewer installation, licensing, and support, contact CineSys.io at support@cinesys.io or visit the CineViewer Player documentation.

Path Accessibility

The CineViewer server must be able to access media files using the same paths that Diskover has indexed. For example, if Diskover indexes files at /mnt/media/projects/, the CineViewer server must also have that path mounted and accessible.

Work with your storage and infrastructure teams to ensure mount points are consistent between your Diskover environment and CineViewer server.

Installation & Setup

Install the File Action

dnf install diskover-file-actions-cineviewer

Restart Services

systemctl restart diskover-admin
systemctl restart celery

Note: Restart diskover-admin on the Diskover Web host and celery on all Task Worker hosts.

Configure the File Action

Navigate to Diskover Admin > Configuration > Plugins > File Actions > Cineviewer
Configure your CineViewer server connection settings (see Configuration section below)
Save the configuration

Verify Setup

Open Diskover Web and search for a media file
Select the file and click Actions in the toolbar
Confirm that cineviewer appears in the actions menu

Configuration

Configure the CineViewer connection in Diskover Admin > Configuration > Plugins > File Actions > Cineviewer.

Setting	Default	Description
`host`	`localhost`	Hostname or IP address of your CineViewer Player server
`port`	(none)	Port number (leave empty for default HTTP/HTTPS ports)
`protocol`	`http`	Connection protocol (`http` or `https`)

Example Configurations

Standard HTTPS Configuration

host: cineviewer.company.com
port: (leave empty)
protocol: https

Custom Port Configuration

host: media-server.internal
port: 8443
protocol: https

Usage Guide

Viewing a Media File

Search for your file – Use Diskover's search to locate the media file you want to view
Select the file – Click the checkbox next to the file name to select it
Launch CineViewer – Click the Actions menu in the toolbar and select cineviewer
View your content – Your browser redirects to CineViewer Player with the file ready for playback

Playback Controls in CineViewer

Once redirected to CineViewer Player:

Use standard playback controls to play, pause, and scrub through content
Access zoom and pan controls to inspect image details
Use audio channel controls to solo or mute individual tracks
Enable closed captions if SRT files are available

Tips for Best Results

Select one file at a time – This action is designed for single-file viewing
Use a supported browser – Chrome, Safari, or Firefox provide the best compatibility
Ensure adequate bandwidth – High-resolution streaming requires sufficient network connectivity between your browser and the CineViewer server

Troubleshooting

Issue	Cause	Solution
"No file selected" message	Action launched without selecting a file	Select a media file before clicking the CineViewer action
Browser shows connection error	CineViewer server unreachable	Verify CineViewer is running and check host/port configuration
File not found in CineViewer	Path mismatch or permission issue	Confirm CineViewer server can access the file path; verify mount points match
SSL certificate warning	Invalid or self-signed certificate	Install a valid SSL certificate or use HTTP for internal networks
Redirects to localhost	Configuration not saved or service not restarted	Save configuration and restart `diskover-admin` service

Debug Logging

If issues persist, check the Diskover logs:

Diskover Admin: /var/log/diskover/diskover-admin.log
Celery / Task Worker: /var/log/celery/worker.log
Web server logs: /var/log/nginx/error.log

Support

Diskover Documentation: docs.diskoverdata.com
Diskover Support Portal: support.diskoverdata.com
CineViewer Support: support@cinesys.io
CineViewer Product Page: cinesys.io/portfolio/cineviewer-player

Last Updated: January 2026
Diskover Data, Inc.