mp4 testing

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This page demonstrates the issue we are having loading mp4 files from the production server (//digitalfirst.bfwpub.com) using Chrome (we have not been able to replicate this issue with either FF or IE). To summarize, the production web server is returning a 412 Precondition Failed error and the video does not load.

The following video is being served from the dev server (//digfir-published.macmillanusa.com). This video should load and play correctly every time. We have not been able to replicate this issue from the dev server.

Same video served from //digitalfirst.bfwpub.com. Often this video will not even load on the page. When it does appear to load then it will often not play past the first second. When either of these issues occur you will see a 412 Precondition Failed error from the server in the console. If you keep reloading this page eventually the video will load completely and function normally. To recreate this issue, clear your browser cache and open the page in a new window.