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ESA HD Media Player v.2.0.1 - released 05.04.10 Compatibility: Flash CS4/CS5, Action Script 3, Flash Player 10.x, Flash Media Server 3.x, All Web Servers
Supports: FLV, F4V, MP3, H264/AAC (QuickTime MOV, MP4, M4A, M4V, 3GP, 3G2), JPG, PNG, GIF, SWF, YouTube, and ShoutCast
This fully customizable streaming (rtmp) and progressive (http) media player makes it easy to add dynamic audio, video, and images to web pages and Flash applications. With features like automated bandwith detection and dynamic bit rate switching for audio and video files (including YouTube) you can deliver a smooth playback experience - so your visitors can focus on your content instead of a buffer message. All packages include the default skin shown above, which can be customized to meet the design requirements of just about any media project using our online Skin Wizard (50+ options) or Flash CS4/CS5 (500+ options plus a comprehensive AS3 API for added flexibility). Best of all, we offer a wide range of implementation and customization services to help you develop the perfect player, and you can use our player on all of the sites you manage with the purchase of a single license.
Purchase Options
Developer Package - $49
This package is ideal for web developers who want to use the default player with our Skin Wizard, and Flash developers who want to create their own custom players using Flash CS4/5.
Includes: > Published SWF (skin above; works with Skin Wizard)
> Customizeable FLA (skin above)
> Installable MXP
> Example XML and HTML files > Branding free (no ESA branding on player)
> Free email support
Flash Pro Package - $299
This professional software developer kit includes all of the component source files so you can see how everything works and alter the components if necessary. This package also includes free email and phone support, and 1 free hour of customization.
Includes: > Published SWF (skin above; works with Skin Wizard)
> Customizeable FLA (skin above)
> Installable MXP
> Example XML and HTML files
> Component source files (FLA and AS)
> Branding free (no ESA branding on player)
> Free email support
> Free phone support
> Free customization (1 hour; new purchases only)
NEW! Distributor License: We now offer special distributor licenses to those who wish to repackage our player to sell on their own websites; giving the license holder a quick and easy way to monetize their websites without having to share the profits. Please contact us for details.
Other Payment Options: We also accept checks, purchase orders, and PayPal. Please contact us for details.
Key Features & Specs
> This is an all-in-one Flash video player, mp3 player, banner rotator, and slideshow that can be used on unlimited domains
> Supports: FLV, F4V, MP3, H264/AAC (QuickTime MOV, MP4, M4A, M4V, 3GP, 3G2), JPG, PNG, GIF, SWF, YouTube, and ShoutCast
> Audio/video files can be hosted on any standard web server (http / progressive)
or Flash Media Server 3.x (rtmp & rtmpe / streaming)
> Fully supports the YouTube AS3 API, including the bit rate switching options
> Uses XML to control media order, duration, location, title, ID, preroll, image, overlays, etc.
> XML content can be displayed in a highly customizable Playlist component (e.g. can be horizontal, vertical, or in a grid layout)
> Supports the playback of single audio/video items without the XML file
> Media files can be loaded using FlashVars, JavaScript, XML, Action Script, or the Component Inspector
> Reads the metadata in audio/video files or specify this information in the XML
> Categorical sort and keyword search tools included in the XML Playlist component
> Play button can be displayed over player when paused
> An image can be displayed over the player as a preloader, splash image, primary media file, or in support of audio files
> Controller component offers many configuration options (e.g. set color, alpha, gradients, shape, and size of buttons and sliders)
> Controller includes the following buttons: Play, Pause, Stop, Next, Previous, Rewind, Fast Forward, Shuffle, Repeat, Fullscreen, Playlist, Caption, Overlay, Email, Embed, Link, Home, Progress Slider, Definition Selector (LD>MD>HD), Mute, and Volume Slider
> Customizable messages display status, title, and mouse over tool tips
> Automatically scales and smooths videos (images are also automatically scaled)
> Bandwidth detection system automatically delivers appropriate audio/video files to users based on their internet connection speed
> Manual bit rate selector enables users to manually switch to a higher/lower quality media file (LD-MD-HD selector)
> Automated bit rate switching based on a sudden drop in bandwidth or too many dropped frames (seamless transitions with FMS)
> Supports unlimited preroll videos (e.g. great for advertising; some buttons and playlist are automatically disabled during prerolls)
> Supports ID and Name attributes in the XML file (allows you to jump to a specific video in the XML playlist; also helps with tracking)
> Built-in embedded cue point listeners
> Displays xml/html-configured text and images at specific times using XML (e.g. mid-roll text/image overlays)
> Supports true fullscreen for video and image files
> Supports live rtmp streaming through any Flash Media Server 3.x
> Has several autoplay options including Yes-always, No-always, Yes-on first video, and No-on first video
> Has several looping options including continuous play, single file looping, or it can stop on the last frame of a video
> Package includes over 300 configurable parameters that can be used to meet the design requiments of just about any project
> Components can be extended using the built-in events, properties, and methods described in our online API
> Easily remove our branding by altering the context menu to point users to your own site when they right-click the player
> Integrated Google Analytics system tracks load, end, and click events
> Integrated Closed Caption
system (CCForFlash) loads external timed text files for easy captioning
> Integrated share tools support Embed, Email, and Permalink functions
> Small footprint means fast loading and minimal bandwidth usage (default SWF is 150 kb)
> This player can be used on unlimited domains.
> This is an Adobe-approved Flash product built using Flash CS4 and Action Script 3.0 (AS3)
Latest Enhancements - v.2.0
> Released online Skin Wizard for easy skinning of our default player
> Added support for ShoutCast live radio streams
> Added auto controls option so playlist, next, previous, captions, bit rate, and overlay buttons appear/disappear automatically
> Integrated Google Analytics Library component directly into MediaPlayer component for easier setup and auto-tracking
> Added CCForFlash component to default player FLA/SWF
> Added Email, Embed, and Permalink support to default player FLA/SWF
> Added support for ShoutCast live radio streams
> Added Title display option (displayed while playing or when you mouse over the screen)
> Added new Preloading options (Yes-always, No-always, Yes-on first video, No-on first video)
> Added new Random playback options (Yes-always, No-always, Yes-on first video, No-on first video)
> Added dual mode tool tips to toggle buttons so you know if the related features are turned on/off (e.g. captions, overlays, playlist, etc.)
> Added parameters for the overlays, captions, playlist, and controls so you can turn them on/off by default
> Added Shuffle and Repeat buttons
> See documentation for more release notes
