Question 1

How to add Periscope fast rewind to an iOS video player?

Accepted Answer

Use VideoViewController by initializing it with a video URL and presenting it modally—the component handles gesture recognition and scrubbing logic automatically, as shown in the example usage.

Question 2

Periscope video controller vs AVPlayerViewController – which should I use?

Accepted Answer

Choose Periscope-VideoViewController for apps specifically needing the fast rewind gesture; AVPlayerViewController offers more standard iOS controls and system integration but lacks this custom interaction.

Question 3

How to customize the appearance of VideoViewController?

Accepted Answer

The README provides no styling options, so customization requires modifying the source code directly, which can be complex and may break with updates.

Question 4

Is this library still maintained for Swift 5 or iOS 14?

Accepted Answer

Based on the README, it was last updated for Swift 3.0 and iOS 8.0, so you might face compatibility issues and need to manually update the code for newer versions.

Question 5

Can I use VideoViewController with storyboards or Interface Builder?

Accepted Answer

The example uses code-based initialization, and there's no mention of storyboard support, so it likely requires programmatic setup rather than drag-and-drop integration.

Question 6

How to handle video loading errors or network issues with this component?

Accepted Answer

Error handling isn't covered in the README; you'd need to implement additional logic around the video URL or player instance to manage failures, as the component focuses on playback and gestures.

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