“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.