“With the release of Mac OS X Snow Leopard and QuickTime X in 2009, Apple went back to basics, stripping QuickTime Player X of most pro-centric functionality,” J.R. Bookwalter writes for Macworld. “Over time, some features like trim would return, but in the eyes of power users, the damage was done.”
“There’s been no shortage of powerful media players ever since, many capable of playing just about any file you can throw at it, even without proper codes installed,” Bookwalter writes. “But these alternatives are often designed for power users, rather than content creators who require a fast, lightweight player for reviewing files.”
“Pro Player 2 [$30] falls into the latter category,” Bookwalter writes, “but it’s important to note up front this application is designed strictly for playback of MOV, MP4, and audio files, rather than the ‘everything but the kitchen sink’ approach of open-source players like VLC.”
Much more in the full review here.
MacDailyNews Take: Those familiar with NLE keyboard controls will appreciate Pro Player 2, a very useful tool for content creators.
Or, you can download the original Quicktime Player 7 that allows you to edit”
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True that, Wun Dum Gai.
Quicktime X is a complete embarrassment, the first of many stupid Apple decisions in removing the useful features from its consumer programs. Apparently Cook doesn’t realize the value in keeping users happy by having truly great software — as opposed to poor freebie software that he is famous for releasing.
Quicktime Player 7 Pro and iMovie used to be awesome for home use. Now, Mac owners are advised to go elsewhere.
The very existence of VLC and Pro Player, etc, proves how bady Apple has managed its formerly best-in-class video software.
I completely agree. There was absolutely ZERO reason to dumb down the highly regarded QuickTime player (upgradeable to the pro version for $20) to QuickTime player X.
I’d love to hear Apple’s reason for doing so. Like that’ll ever happen.
Dammit, I want to get rid of VLC. Yeah, it plays everything. Wonderful. But the interface is sh*t. It shouldn’t add everything I watch into a playlist whether I want it to or not. Scrubbing is awful.
I miss Perian. It allowed the Quicktime player to play nearly everything VLC did. But the developers abandoned it.
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Meh. This does NOT replace QuickTime Player Pro, the 32-bit thing you can still run in OS X. I turn to ye old Player Pro when I want to do some quick, minor video editing. Pro Player 2 is editing illiterate, despite the odd “Editor’s best friend” heading in the source article.
I still want to severely beat about the head whoever at Apple decided to create the severely hobbled 64-bit QuickTime Player X. It’s a DISGRACE. And Apple doesn’t care.