[LibreOffice Impress] Temporary Freeze When Switching to Video Slides on NixOS

Problem Description

I encountered a significant lag issue when using LibreOffice Impress on NixOS, even after installing all required GStreamer dependencies. The problem occurs when switching to a slide that contains an embedded video:

  • Each time I switch to a slide with a video, Impress becomes temporarily unresponsive, with the window showing “Not Responding”.

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  • This freezing period seems related to video loading or decoding, although no error messages appear when launching Impress from the command line.
  • Impress eventually recovers and resumes functionality, but the temporary freeze greatly affects usability and user experience during presentations.

Expected Behavior

I expect smooth and responsive transitions between slides, even those containing embedded video, without noticeable lag or temporary application freezes.