Question 1

How do I add a custom watermark to MobilePlayer?

Accepted Answer

You can add a watermark by including a 'watermark' object in your JSON configuration with an 'image' key, as shown in the skinning examples. This allows positioning and customization directly from local or remote config files, or programmatically via dictionary initialization.

Question 2

MobilePlayer vs AVPlayerViewController: which is better for iOS?

Accepted Answer

MobilePlayer excels in customization and branding, with JSON skinning and overlay features, while AVPlayerViewController is Apple's native solution with better system integration but less flexibility. Choose based on your need for custom UI versus out-of-the-box simplicity.

Question 3

Does MobilePlayer support video ads with VAST?

Accepted Answer

No, VAST support is listed as a future plan in the README, so it's not currently available. For ad-supported videos, you might need to handle ad insertion manually or integrate with other players that offer built-in VAST support.

Question 4

How to show a pre-roll ad before video playback?

Accepted Answer

Use the 'prerollViewController' parameter when initializing MobilePlayerViewController to present any view controller before the video starts, as demonstrated in the pre-roll example. This can be customized for ads or promotional content without modifying the player core.

Question 5

Is MobilePlayer compatible with SwiftUI?

Accepted Answer

MobilePlayer is built with UIKit, so it requires UIKit integration in SwiftUI projects using UIViewControllerRepresentable. Native SwiftUI support isn't provided, which may add complexity for modern iOS development workflows.

Question 6

Can I use MobilePlayer in a commercial app?

Accepted Answer

The open-source edition uses a Creative Commons license that restricts use to non-commercial purposes, so for commercial apps, you'd need to explore alternative licensing or consider other players with more permissive terms.

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