Not sure if this can be done (video playback from passed variable)

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Not sure if this can be done (video playback from passed variable)

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Hi

I'm no great coder so I may be pushing way beyond my capabilities but I have a file list of quicktime videos on a page thanks to the file list module and wondered if it would be possible to embed quicktime on a page so that when the links to the videos are clicked that they play in the quicktime player.

I say quicktime because the video files are in m4v format but anything that can play them would do the trick.

Any help would be really appreciated as always.  ;D
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google flowplayer... that should do you for what you want.. lots of demos too .. HTH cheers -Jeremy
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Re: Not sure if this can be done (video playback from passed variable)

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Thanks for the reply.

I have been playing around with Flowplayer and can now play the video files however I am after someone who has more experience than I do with flowplayer.

What I would ideally like is to have the first page simply list the video links so that the videos can be downloaded easily but when clicked have a lightbox open that will have a flowplayer embedded that plays the video.

I've posted on the flowplayer forums but I thought it would be worth mentioning here just incase someone can help with this.

Demo:http://www.handcoded.co.uk/talk/index.p ... mpany-info

Thanks  ;D
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That a look at the code for one I have done.. http://digitalbarn.tv .. that should help, on the down load I'd google that, but I will say you'll beed to links... hth.. cheers. oh and use colorbox...
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Re: Not sure if this can be done (video playback from passed variable)

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Hi

I've sent you a pm with my login details so that you can take a look at this for me.

regards,
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Re: Not sure if this can be done (video playback from passed variable)

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I think you will have a real hard time getting one link to do 2 things...
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Re: Not sure if this can be done (video playback from passed variable)

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Hi Dr CSS

I have thought the same and if it is indeed an issue I think adding a play button graphic along side the url may do the trick. I have to admit it has been far more complicated than I initially thought.

Thanks for the feedback
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Re: Not sure if this can be done (video playback from passed variable)

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Now having 2 buttons, 1 for play 1 for DL is a good idea...
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