Control playback resolution

Customize video playback resolution in FastPix Player to enhance user experience, optimize performance, and manage bandwidth usage.

FastPix Player allows to control your video playback resolution so you can deliver an optimized viewing experience. By leveraging attributes like max-resolution, min-resolution, rendition-order, and resolution, you can ensure smooth playback tailored to different devices, bandwidth conditions, and user preferences.

1. Setting maximum resolution

The max-resolution attribute limits the highest resolution the player can use during playback. This is particularly useful for conserving bandwidth on limited connections or maintaining performance on devices with lower processing power.

Example

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<fastpix-player
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  playback-id="your-playback-id" 
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  max-resolution="720p"
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></fastpix-player>

Use cases:

• Prevent playback at higher resolutions like 1080p or 4K on low-bandwidth networks.
• Ensure consistent quality for viewers with limited screen resolution capabilities.

2. Setting minimum resolution

The min-resolution attribute enforces a lower limit for video resolution. This ensures that playback never drops below a defined quality threshold.

Example:

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<fastpix-player 
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  playback-id="your-playback-id" 
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  min-resolution="360p">
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</fastpix-player> 

3. Define rendition order

The rendition-order attribute defines the priority for resolution selection. Available options include:

• Ascending (asc): Prioritize lower resolutions first, it is set by default.
• Descending (desc): Prioritize higher resolutions first.

Example:

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<fastpix-player 
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  playback-id="your-playback-id" 
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  rendition-order="desc"
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></fastpix-player>

Use case:

• Use ascending for low-bandwidth scenarios where starting from the lowest resolution ensures smoother playback.
• Use descending to prioritize high-quality playback on high-speed connections.

4. Combination of max-resolution and min-resolution

By combining max-resolution and min-resolution, you can define a resolution range that the player must adhere to during playback.

Example:

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<fastpix-player 
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  playback-id="your-playback-id" 
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  min-resolution="360p" 
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  max-resolution="1080p"
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></fastpix-player>

Use case:

• Restrict playback to mid-range resolutions (e.g., 360p–1080p) for controlled quality and performance.
• Maintain consistency across devices by preventing the player from exceeding or dropping below specified limits.

5. Set specific playback resolution

The resolution attribute sets the video playback to a specific resolution manually. This bypasses automatic resolution adjustments.

Example:

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<fastpix-player 
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  playback-id="your-playback-id" 
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  resolution="480p"
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></fastpix-player>

Use case:

• Lock the playback to a specific resolution for demos or consistent testing environments.
• Provide uniform video quality for audiences without automatic adjustments.

By using attributes like max-resolution, min-resolution, rendition-order, and resolution, you can fine-tune playback quality to match network conditions, user expectations, and device capabilities. These configurations ensure a flexible yet controlled video playback experience across diverse environments.