Controlling video and timelines from main stage. Can it be done?

Question

The set up:
I have 3 Symbols on the main Stage.
Each Symbol has a video and 4 text sections, with the text appearing below the video.
When the video reaches a certain point, the text changes (for instance, when the video is talking about Widget 1, Text 1 appears, then when it reaches the part about Widget 2, Text 2 appears, etc). Getting and keeping everything synchronized is very important.
The goal:
Having a button that will pause both the video AND the text when clicked so they stay in sync.
The fly in the ointment:
The goal is pretty easy to accomplish by simply having a button in the Symbol that will stop the text and pause the video. The problem is that since there are 3 Symbols on the stage, when the button is clicked, it needs to stop any other videos that are currently playing. For instance, someone is viewing Video 1, but they decide that they'd rather watch Video 3, so they click on the button for Video 3, but Video 1 (and its Timeline with the text) is still playing after they hit that button. How do I make it so that when they click on Button 3, Video 1 (and its timeline) stops playing?
The other fly:
Right now, there are only 3 of these video players on the Stage, but more may be added later. The code I use must be flexible enough to adapt, so I don't have to add additional lines of code to every button every time a new video is added.
Thanks

Answer 1

Phil,
1. Could an Xserve be loaded with a standard version of OSX and operated as if it were a desktop system?
The general consensus is "yes" but you will lose some of the cool features like hardware monitoring, heat warnings, etc. which might or might not effect your ability to keep an eye on it in odd situations - like hot clubs or cramped DJ quarters.
2. Does the fact that I'm considering the "cool factor" as it relates to a rack-mounted server make me a complete geek?
THAT doesn't make you a geek. But it is an outward expression of your inner geek.
3. Is it odd that I'm okay with that?
Until you admit you have a problem you really can't seek help.
Seriously though... I don't think this is a great plan despite whatever respect I have for your geek chic.
1) You're paying for features and software you'll be throwing away.
2) Xserves are designed to run in server rooms and air-conditioned offices not in the field.
3) They are loud. No, really they are... perhaps not the best choice for a DJ.
4) If an iBook G4 is working for you currently then you don't need the processing power or through-put you're paying for with the Xserve.
I would suggest getting two low end Intel towers (or you might be able to get away with 1 tower and a mini or something cheap) and then mounting them in a glass lined rolling rack or something like an Xrack. If you're concerned they are "cool or geeky" enough then spend some of the thousands of dollars you'll save on some case mod neon, LED spotlights or those lighted USB cables or the like to "tech them up".
Congrats on embracing your inner geek,
=Tod
G5/2.0x2, Dual XServes x2, XRAID, beige G3 501Mhz