GstState

The possible states an element can be in. States can be changed using gst.element.Element.setState and checked using gst.element.Element.getState.

Values

ValueMeaning
VoidPending0

no pending state.

Null1

the NULL state or initial state of an element.

Ready2

the element is ready to go to PAUSED.

Paused3

the element is PAUSED, it is ready to accept and process data. Sink elements however only accept one buffer and then block.

Playing4

the element is PLAYING, the #GstClock is running and the data is flowing.