Working with Video Player in Flutter

Working with Video Player in Flutter

Flutter is quickly becoming one of the hottest cross-platform development frameworks on the market. It allows developers to easily create apps for both Android and iOS using a single codebase. In this blog, we will take a look at how you can easily add video player functionality to your flutter application using the video_player plugin.

Why use the Video_Player plugin?

The primary benefit of using the video_player plugin for your flutter application is the fact that it is very easy to use. You can simply download and install the package and then be able to access its various features. The plugin also supports a wide range of video formats, making it very versatile. Additionally, it also supports various types of media controllers, such as pause, stop, and volume controls. Finally, the plugin also supports fullscreen mode, so users can enjoy full-screen viewing of their video content.

Setting Up the Video_Player plugin

The first step in setting up the video_player plugin is to add the following line to your pubspec.yaml file:

dependencies:
video_player: ^0.10.0+1

Next, you will need to import the package in your widgets code with the following line:

import 'package:video_player/video_player.dart';

Now you are ready to begin utilizing the Plugin.

Using the Video_Player plugin

Now that the plugin is installed and imported, you can start using it in your application. The simplest way is to add a video to your app with the following code:

VideoPlayerController controller = VideoPlayerController.network(
  'http://www.sample-videos.com/video123/mp4/720/big_buck_bunny_720p_20mb.mp4');
controller.initialize();

Now that you have created a controller, you can add it to your app with the following code:

VideoPlayer(controller);

That's it! Your app now has a video player. You can also customize the player with additional parameters for advanced functionality. Additionally, you can also add event handlers to your player to capture events like playback pauses, stops, and skips.

Conclusion

The video_player plugin for Flutter is a great way to add video playback capabilities to your application. It is easy to set up and configure, and it provides advanced customization options as well. With just a few lines of code, you can have a fully functional video player in your app!