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# The Cosmo Player and Asset Detail View

When opening an asset in Cosmo, you enter the Asset Detail View. This view provides media playback, technical metadata, and proxy control.

### 1. Media Playback

The Cosmo Player enables smooth and precise playback directly in the browser.

To preview an asset:

1. Click on the asset.
2. Press the **Play** button to start playback.

<div align="center"><figure><img src="/files/fihhm4p1S0m7Vwn4FZke" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Press the <strong>Play</strong> button to start playback</p></figcaption></figure></div>

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#### Keyboard Shortcuts

**Playback & Volume**

* **Space / K** — Play / Pause
* **M** — Mute / Unmute
* **R** — Toggle loop playback
* **F** — Toggle fullscreen

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**Navigation (Time & Frames)**

* **J / L** — Seek backward / forward **10 seconds**
* **Arrow Left / Right** — Seek backward / forward **1 frame**
* **Shift + Arrow Left / Right** — Seek backward / forward **10 frames**
* **Home / End** — Jump to the beginning or end of the video

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**Markers (In / Out Points)**

* **I / O** — Set **IN** or **OUT** point at the current time
* **Shift + I / O** — Jump to the **IN** or **OUT** point
* **Esc** — Clear both **IN** and **OUT** points

These shortcuts allow for frame-accurate navigation and efficient review workflows.

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### 2. Technical Metadata

Detailed technical information about an asset can be accessed via the **Metadata panel**.

To open it:

1. Click the **Metadata** icon while viewing the asset.
2. A side panel will open displaying file details such as:

* **Bitrate**
* **Codec**
* **Resolution**
* Additional format-specific metadata

This information helps technical users verify file specifications and delivery requirements.

<div align="center"><figure><img src="/files/kpOVXE2I8ZJvQZTq9ALD" alt="" width="408"><figcaption><p>Technical Metadata</p></figcaption></figure></div>

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### 3. Proxy Selection

The Cosmo Player allows you to manually switch between available proxy qualities.

To change the proxy:

1. Click the **Proxy Selection** button.
2. Choose the desired quality.
3. Playback will switch to the selected proxy automatically.

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#### Why Use Proxy Selection?

* Lower proxy qualities reduce bandwidth usage.
* Playback is smoother on slower or unstable internet connections.
* Buffering and playback interruptions are minimized.
* Users can optimize performance based on current network conditions.