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Weird Error with imported (streamed) FLV

Feb 28, 2012 9:18 AM

Tags: #video #3.0 #actionscript #flvplayer

The error being thrown is "The video player is in the connection error state. It enters this state when a video stream attempted to load but was unsuccessful. There are two possible reasons for the error: no connection to the server or the stream was not found."

The reason it's weird is that the video plays just fine when the program is run.

The error only pops up at random, generally when I'm doing other things (editing objects, drawing, selecting objects, navigating the timeline) and not when I'm actually compiling or running the application.

The video is being streamed locally, so there's no issue connecting to a server, and the file exists, so it's not missing.

WTH?

1383 Views 18 Replies Latest reply: Nikki_86, May 3, 2012 3:48 PM

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1. adninjastrator,

Feb 28, 2012 9:34 AM in reply to Draco18s

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Can you clarify if you are using an actual RTMP streaming video (from Flash Media Sever, Red5, etc. installed on your local machine) or are you simply loading a .flv file stored on the local machine.
How is the video being played? FLVPlayback or NetStream?
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2. Draco18s,

Feb 28, 2012 10:07 AM in reply to adninjastrator

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I dragged the file from my desktop into Flash CS5.5 and used the import wizard to set up a streaming FLVplayer object.

The object can tell me the cuepoints in the file, but is not showing any visuals from the first frame (it was, earlier, but after a couple of "add a video, rename the rest, manually edit the video source" operations somehow something broke).

I am not using ANY KIND of media server (Red5, etc.).

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3. adninjastrator,

Feb 28, 2012 10:37 AM in reply to Draco18s

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If you are not using a streaming media server like FMS or Red5, then you are not "streaming" the video, you are progressive downloading the .flv.
I think you may have checked the wrong box in the import wizard. You selected "Straming server" when you really needed "Progressive Download" or "Play video from your computer".
The reason for the error is that the video player is attempting to connect to a streaming media sever and is not able to.... hence the error message.
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4. Draco18s,

Feb 28, 2012 10:41 AM in reply to adninjastrator

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Reimported video.

Selected "Load external video with playback component."
Clicked next
Selected skin: none
Clicked next
Clicked finish.

At no time was I asked for a media server or indicate I was using one.

Imediately after clicking Finish, I get the error again (twice).

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5. adninjastrator,

Feb 28, 2012 1:16 PM in reply to Draco18s

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How was this step done... exact details please:
Reimported video.

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6. Draco18s,

Feb 28, 2012 1:18 PM in reply to adninjastrator

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...Read the rest of my post? I dragged the file from it's location to the stage and Flash broght up the import wizard, which I did the above steps. They're all the default options, really, but I did list them.

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7. adninjastrator,

Feb 28, 2012 1:24 PM in reply to Draco18s

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Now sure where is location is (library, external folder, etc) or how the "drag from location" works
I dragged the file from it's location to the stage
please walk me thru exact steps.

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8. Draco18s,

Feb 28, 2012 1:37 PM in reply to adninjastrator

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The flv resides in a folder that is inside the same folder as the FLA and I drag it from that open folder to the CS5.5 interface. I'm honestly not sure how hard of a concept that is to grasp.

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9. adninjastrator,

Feb 28, 2012 1:45 PM in reply to adninjastrator

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Ok, this time thru the post I see you were dragging from desktop...OK
The error message you are seeing is because Flash is reading that the video file is coming from a streaming server and Flash is unable to connect to the server..... that's the cause of the error.
Exactly why you are seeing that error message if you did not select between local or remote streaming, I don't know.
I can not reproduce the import wizard actions you are seeing, I am always given the option to choose between remote stream on FMS or file on local folder.
Drag and drop is not your only option.
So how about you just place the FLVPlayback on the stage (from Menu/Window/Components) and then highlight the component "Params" down in the property panel and set the "contentPath" to the video file there.
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10. adninjastrator,

Feb 28, 2012 1:57 PM in reply to Draco18s

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Hey I'm just trying to help!
In my experience of producing thousands of Web videos (both progressive download as well as streaming video), I have never done a drag/drop.... not even once, nor have I ever used the FLVPlayback component for any of my own videos.
All the video players I use are hand coded NetStream players, most with xml playlists. I'm just coming from a little different background.
So how about this.... I won't give you a hard time about not knowing the difference between streaming video and progressive download video and you don't give me a hard time when I ask about exactly how you "drag and drop, etc"?
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11. Draco18s,

Feb 28, 2012 2:12 PM in reply to adninjastrator

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All I can say is:
Achievement Unlocked: The Blind Leading The Blind.

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12. adninjastrator,

Feb 28, 2012 3:25 PM in reply to Draco18s

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Not sure exactly who the blind leading blind is here.
I answered a post titled "Weird Error with imported (streamed) FLV".... which of course it wasn't really a streamed video.
I described what the cause of the error message was.
I also offered a work around rather than using the drag and drop method (the least recommended... if it's even recommended at all)... of implementing video in Flash.
Review implementing video in Flash here:
http://help.adobe.com/en_US/flash/cs/using/WSb03e830bd6f770ee-70a39d61 2436d472f4-7ff8.html
http://help.adobe.com/en_US/flash/cs/using/WSb03e830bd6f770ee-70a39d61 2436d472f4-8000.html
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13. Draco18s,

Feb 29, 2012 7:29 AM in reply to adninjastrator

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By "blind leading the blind" I meant that I'm blind (because I have no idea what this error is) and that you're blind (because you've never done what I'm doing).

So I called it the wrong kind of embedded video. I'd fix it if I could.

Also, thank you SO MUCH </sarcasm> for linking me to some help pages that don't actually address my problem.

Also, FYI, drag-and-drop is identical to File > Import > Import Video, the most common method of playing flvs inside of a swf.

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14. adninjastrator,

Feb 29, 2012 10:26 AM in reply to Draco18s

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I didn't say I've never done a drag/drop.... After learning how to use that option many years ago, I've just never chosen to use that method for any of my Web videos. The drag/drop as well as the Import Video wizard are very "Flash 101ish" and often present problems for inexperienced users..... as you are seeing.
When I trouble shoot problems posted here I try to recreate the exact steps used in an attempt to replicate the problem so it can be solved. While you might find that frustrating to describe... it often resolves the problem.
So I would venture to say that I have a little more experience than you in all aspects of Flash video.
You may have missed it in my earlier response but I said that I could not replicate your problem (following the steps you describe), I was always presented with the option to choose between streaming server and local file.... which the links above pointed out.
I stick by the reason I gave for the error, Flash is assuming you are attempting to connect to a streaming server and because no RTMP URL is listed, the connection always fails... hence the error message
There was also the suggesting to place the FLVPlayback on the stage manually and set contentPath.... bypassing any Import Wizard problems..
If those offers/suggestions don't satify you... oh well, I'll move on
Best wishes,
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15. Draco18s,

Feb 29, 2012 10:39 AM in reply to adninjastrator

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adninjastrator wrote:

You may have missed it in my earlier response but I said that I could not replicate your problem (following the steps you describe), I was always presented with the option to choose between streaming server and local file.... which the links above pointed out.
My mistake, I meant that I didn't see options to set it up, as I was not using streamed video:
Selected "Load external video with playback component."
That right there is the option that is mutally exclusive with streamed-from-a-server video and should have answered your question quite nicely.
I stick by the reason I gave for the error, Flash is assuming you are attempting to connect to a streaming server and because no RTMP URL is listed, the connection always fails... hence the error message
There was also the suggesting to place the FLVPlayback on the stage manually and set contentPath.... bypassing any Import Wizard problems..
Adding the component directly and setting the video path has no effect on the error. That is, I still get it.

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16. adninjastrator,

Feb 29, 2012 11:51 AM in reply to Draco18s

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Now you might be getting some place. Same error with wizard and manual component add....that's trouble shooting...
Oh and you can load external video just fine from a streaming server as well as from a local file... doesn't exclude anything.
Are you on a Mac by any chance? Flash and Mac seem to have more than their share of problems.
I don't believe there is any "Preference" setting to choose "load local file" over "remote streaming server"...
So.....I'd say that since that error occurs both with/without wizard, you have something broken in the Flash. You may need to try the Adobe service line.
While you wait, Google the error message, see what's out there.
The video player is in the connection error state. It enters this state when a video stream attempted to load but was unsuccessful
For example:
http://www.justanswer.com/mac-computers/4hcxb-colleague-trying-put-tog ether-flash-package.html

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17. Draco18s,

Feb 29, 2012 12:04 PM in reply to adninjastrator

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1) I know how to troubleshoot, thanks. If it had resolved my issue, you think I'd have posted in the first place? (Yeah, that's right, I tried that before I posted).
2) Loading an extral video from a streaming server is not an option here, I don't have one.
3) Not on a Mac, in fact, my coworker who took a copy of the .fla from me does not see the error. Heck, he did some edits, saved it, handed it back to me and LO AND BEHOLD, I still get the error.
4) I don't know what you mean by a preferences setting
5) Google: derp derp, I tried that, no one is having the same issue I am and did not resolve the issue. I'm a proponent of LMGTFY, so again, I'd tried that before I posted.
6) That link
Expert's Answer
Although it may seem like because this file is on your hard drive, it's not "streaming" but all flash files are built to load by streaming, even if its "streaming" from the hard drive.
HOLY ****, LOOK AT THAT, MY THREAD TITLE ISN'T WRONG AT ALL. :|

Final solution from that link? Reinstall Flash. :|

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18. Nikki_86,

May 3, 2012 3:48 PM in reply to Draco18s

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I registered after reading this. I came across the same error message from attempting the same thing; draging and dropping. Then I took the steps to import the flv file and all worked properly. Thanks!

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