Percent preloader for video flv's?

How do you code a preloader for an flv video that has a play
head that starts as the preloader is running then the video starts
playing? like on the following site in their work section:
http://www.natl.tv/
thx

CAn someone help? I can't figure out what code to add so it
shows the video buffering for 10-15 seconds, shows loading video
text then starts playing the video.
ANyone please?

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