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I'm wondering if it would be possible to drop the XML as an option and instead specify a video to play and associated parameters via parameters - the reason I ask is that this extra HTTP request is slowing down the initial load time significantly and making the component seem more sluggish then it needs to be.

I'm trying to get a client to use this system but they are balking because it's too long before the initial playback starts.

Any way to get around this (perhaps specify the XML itself inline or something) - anything to eliminate the need for an additional GET?