triggering video playback from external source

Hello,

I’m looking to learn how to control video playback, perhaps via serial, from an external controller. The thought is for the beaglebone to output a video file, receiving start/stop commands from a serial source. Possible? I would appreciate a push towards any tutorials.

Many thanks,
Ray

I’m not sure if this is what you mean, but there is mjpeg streamer,

which streams mjpeg compressed video over a wired or wireless network.