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