Removing cover image in videos for Slider Revolution?

[KremeChoco]

As the title states, is this possible?

Here’s my use for it and why:
My slider is the opening splash page when viewing the site. I’m using HTML5 vids for each slide. In order for it to cover the whole page, I’m using it as the background rather than a layer. The videos are relatively short. The issue is, it requires a cover image. The cover image causes a delay/stutter and overall just delays the video playing. I have attempted to change animation to “No transition” but the delay from cover image -> video is still the issue. I’ve tried using a 1x1 transparent pixel but it the issue persists.

[jade]

Hey @KremeChoco,

Please try adding this code in X > Theme Options > CSS:

.rs-background-video-layer {
    visibility: inherit !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
}

Hope this helps.

[KremeChoco]

Thanks for this! It helps a bit. The first play loads great but when it loops back it has some other issues. The cover image flashes for a split second.

[christian]

Hey @KremeChoco,

Please try using the Video Layer and use the Force Cover option.

For more details about the Video Layer feature, please see https://www.themepunch.com/revslider-doc/video-layers/

Hope that helps.

[KremeChoco]

It still seems to have the same issue as before when it loops.

[friech]

Hi @KremeChoco,

@KremeChoco

The cover image causes a delay/stutter and overall just delays the video playing.

The cover image is there to cover the area before the video can play. It’s not the cover image is causing the issue, it’s just the video needs to buffer first before it can play. Try setting the Slider Settings > Performance and SEO Optimization > Lazy Load to single so it can focus to load the first slide only.

Try changing the background Aspect Ratio to 4:3 to cover the entire slide.

Remember to clear your caching plugin after changes.

Hope it helps,
Cheers!

[KremeChoco]

Understood. Just tried this out but it didn’t output the results I would’ve hoped. I think the best solution for me would be to just condense all these videos into one shot. I appreciate the help nonetheless.

[ruenel]

No problem.
If you need anything else we can help you with, don’t hesitate to open another thread.