I kept the JS modular and commented, making it friendly for a CodePen audience. For instance, functions like formatTime(seconds) and paintBufferedTrack() were small, single-purpose, and easy to extract.
Start by wrapping your video in a container. This acts as the stage for both the media and your overlaying controls.
This inconsistency breaks brand aesthetic and user experience. The solution?
/* mouse idle (no movement) - class added by js */ .idle-controls .custom-controls opacity: 0; visibility: hidden;
Use absolute positioning to make the overlay cover the video. To get a "solid paper" look, use a solid background color with subtle textures or shadows. ; overflow: hidden; }
body background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0b1a2e 0%, #0a111f 100%); min-height: 100vh; display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; font-family: 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; padding: 1.5rem;