Flowplayer version 1.15
IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ - While newer versions of flowplayer (post 1.15) still retain playlist functions, it is no longer possible to display it as an integral part of the player as demonstrated below. Instead, a user must navigate the playlist using the step forward/back buttons.
It's been several months since I played around with Flowplayer - the free flash video player. In that time the author has done some truly incredible things with the player that mark it out as exceptional software. This article concerns itself with version 1.15
The player above is the "Playlist" "Thermo" version. I have set all the configurations within the "flashvars" attribute of the HTML code. No external Javascript file is required with this solution although I could have utilised one if I'd wished. The HTML snippet I used to embed the player was generated within a spreadsheet I have created especially for the purpose (it took me ages as my spreadsheet skills are very limited !) The sheet is in the OpenDocument Spreadsheet(ods) format and works with at least Open Office version 2.1).I'm happy to share this sheet via the link below:
The spreadsheet doesn't include all the configurables that are available with Flowplayer, as I have essentially tried to keep it fairly simple.You'll need to visit the Flowplayer site for full documentation. The most important are included however to produce a player like that above supporting a playlist of up to 25 videos.
The spreadsheet will generate two sets of code - one with the preferred "object" tags, and one with "embed" tags if needed.
To customise the look of the player I included my own splash and "video not found" screens (The splash screen could be used for both). Notice that an unlisted advert screen appears during playback of the playlist. This is a nice touch which I feel is worthy of exploration - both stills and flvs are supported in this way. I have also deliberately linked to a video that does not exist to show what happens when a video is not found. This level of customisation really does help create a unique identity for the player. A user will of course need to brush up on their graphic editing skills to create both images !
Splash images are just the tip of the iceburg. The author has allowed for Flowplayer to be EXTREMELY flexible in both look and functionality. To see the vast array of possibilities, please visit the Flowplayer site.
I'm intending to unofficially support flowplayer further with an enhanced spreadsheet to include some of the extra enhanced functionality. I'll update this post accordingly as new developments become available.
Note: The newer versions of Flowplayer includes new syntax in the flashvars attributes. Due to a request, I'm currently experimenting to see if it is possible to embed player version 1.15 within the pages of myspace.com
It's been several months since I played around with Flowplayer - the free flash video player. In that time the author has done some truly incredible things with the player that mark it out as exceptional software. This article concerns itself with version 1.15
The player above is the "Playlist" "Thermo" version. I have set all the configurations within the "flashvars" attribute of the HTML code. No external Javascript file is required with this solution although I could have utilised one if I'd wished. The HTML snippet I used to embed the player was generated within a spreadsheet I have created especially for the purpose (it took me ages as my spreadsheet skills are very limited !) The sheet is in the OpenDocument Spreadsheet(ods) format and works with at least Open Office version 2.1).I'm happy to share this sheet via the link below:
The spreadsheet doesn't include all the configurables that are available with Flowplayer, as I have essentially tried to keep it fairly simple.You'll need to visit the Flowplayer site for full documentation. The most important are included however to produce a player like that above supporting a playlist of up to 25 videos.
The spreadsheet will generate two sets of code - one with the preferred "object" tags, and one with "embed" tags if needed.
To customise the look of the player I included my own splash and "video not found" screens (The splash screen could be used for both). Notice that an unlisted advert screen appears during playback of the playlist. This is a nice touch which I feel is worthy of exploration - both stills and flvs are supported in this way. I have also deliberately linked to a video that does not exist to show what happens when a video is not found. This level of customisation really does help create a unique identity for the player. A user will of course need to brush up on their graphic editing skills to create both images !
Splash images are just the tip of the iceburg. The author has allowed for Flowplayer to be EXTREMELY flexible in both look and functionality. To see the vast array of possibilities, please visit the Flowplayer site.
I'm intending to unofficially support flowplayer further with an enhanced spreadsheet to include some of the extra enhanced functionality. I'll update this post accordingly as new developments become available.
Note: The newer versions of Flowplayer includes new syntax in the flashvars attributes. Due to a request, I'm currently experimenting to see if it is possible to embed player version 1.15 within the pages of myspace.com
posted by Alan O at 9:28 AM
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