Im wondering if anyone has any input on this subject? Im building a flash video player, and I have added a mute volume icon, but Im wondering what everyone's thoughts are on adding a volume control too?
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I Hate it personnaly when the embedded video is way to loud, and I have no direct way to control the output of the source.
I guess the more control you give to the users the more problems you might face....
CheGueVerra
2009-01-13 20:19:39
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I consider a volume control to be an absolute requirement. Your idea of "normal levels" may be drastically different than mine. Besides, you may want to hear some of the moaning and squealing without sharing it with everyone else in your cube farm.
Peter Rowell
2009-01-13 20:19:56
I second that. I actually find myself going to volume control first thing when loading up a flash video.
James McMahon
2009-01-13 20:21:31
I also second that. Or third it, however you want to look at it. ;)
Ryan Guill
2009-01-13 20:24:02
TravisO
2009-01-13 20:34:27
+1. Flash players that assume you want to hear everything at FULL VOLUME are super-annoying and one of the reasons I use FlashBlock.
bobince
2009-01-13 21:53:49
I agree, there should always be an option to change sound levels
Jeff Winkworth
2009-01-14 19:47:00
Moaning and squealing? Is this about what I think it is?
Jenko
2009-01-25 09:02:59
I wasn't referring to improper behavior with barnyard animals, were you? ;-)
Peter Rowell
2009-02-01 07:12:15
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The mute is the only volume control I ever use on one of those things. That said, unless you are purposefully trying to be innovative and different, I would provide a regular volume control too, even though it might not get used much. It's effectively a standard, expected control on one of those players by now, and subverting user expectations is never a good idea. No reason to annoy those few folks who might actually want to use it.
nezroy
2009-01-13 20:20:23
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All good points. Thanks for adding your responses, Im going to try to add in the volume control.
jrutter
2009-01-13 20:21:49
This is a comment, not an answer. Please move this to a comment or edit your question.
Geoffrey Chetwood
2009-01-13 20:26:17
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Just as an example, I use a digital audio cable from my MacBook Pro to my receiver so I don't have a systemwide volume control. Sometimes I'll have the volume set very loud for watching a movie, and although the receiver isn't far away it's still easier to change the application volume setting instead.
Marc Charbonneau
2009-01-13 21:57:31