Windows Video Playback - Revision history

Mrdkreka: /* Acceptable */

2012-07-26T12:51:40Z

Acceptable

← Older revision		Revision as of 14:51, 26 July 2012
Line 21:		Line 21:

	;[http://www.corecoded.com/ The Core Media Player (TCMP)]:Not to be confused with the Coreplayer. It will work fine if you don't use the included filters.		;[http://www.corecoded.com/ The Core Media Player (TCMP)]:Not to be confused with the Coreplayer. It will work fine if you don't use the included filters.

			;[http://www.videolan.org/vlc/ VLC Media Player]:This player supports nearly every media filetype one may encounter, but is not recommended for use. It does not use external codecs, and might not support some new features of the MKV container. It is currently still under development, but BakaBT does not recommend its use for the purpose of watching most fansubs (especially more recent ones).

	;[http://www.winamp.com/ WinAmp 5]:Will work fine if configured correctly, but that's a lot of configuration for most videos on the tracker.		;[http://www.winamp.com/ WinAmp 5]:Will work fine if configured correctly, but that's a lot of configuration for most videos on the tracker.

	;[http://www.videolan.org/vlc/ VLC Media Player]:This player supports nearly every media filetype one may encounter, but is not recommended for use. It does not use external codecs, and might not support some new features of the MKV container. It is currently still under development, but BakaBT does not recommend its use for the purpose of watching most fansubs (especially more recent ones).

	;[http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/ Windows Media Player]:Not to be confused with Media Player Classic (see above). Will play fine, but will sometimes crash. Various other issues.		;[http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/ Windows Media Player]:Not to be confused with Media Player Classic (see above). Will play fine, but will sometimes crash. Various other issues.

Mrdkreka: /* Acceptable */

2012-07-26T12:50:50Z

Acceptable

← Older revision		Revision as of 14:50, 26 July 2012
Line 23:		Line 23:

	;[http://www.winamp.com/ WinAmp 5]:Will work fine if configured correctly, but that's a lot of configuration for most videos on the tracker.		;[http://www.winamp.com/ WinAmp 5]:Will work fine if configured correctly, but that's a lot of configuration for most videos on the tracker.

			;[http://www.videolan.org/vlc/ VLC Media Player]:This player supports nearly every media filetype one may encounter, but is not recommended for use. It does not use external codecs, and might not support some new features of the MKV container. It is currently still under development, but BakaBT does not recommend its use for the purpose of watching most fansubs (especially more recent ones).

	;[http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/ Windows Media Player]:Not to be confused with Media Player Classic (see above). Will play fine, but will sometimes crash. Various other issues.		;[http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/ Windows Media Player]:Not to be confused with Media Player Classic (see above). Will play fine, but will sometimes crash. Various other issues.

Mrdkreka: /* Not Recommended */

2012-07-26T12:49:41Z

Not Recommended

← Older revision		Revision as of 14:49, 26 July 2012
Line 41:		Line 41:

	;[http://www.real.com/ RealPlayer 10]:Loads [[CCCP]] with AVI files, but won't load MKV or OGM files. To play Real files, it is recommended that you use [http://www.free-codecs.com/download/Real_Alternative.htm Real Alternative] which works in conjunction with Media Player Classic.		;[http://www.real.com/ RealPlayer 10]:Loads [[CCCP]] with AVI files, but won't load MKV or OGM files. To play Real files, it is recommended that you use [http://www.free-codecs.com/download/Real_Alternative.htm Real Alternative] which works in conjunction with Media Player Classic.

	;[http://www.videolan.org/vlc/ VLC Media Player]:This player supports nearly every media filetype one may encounter, but is not recommended for use. It does not use external codecs, and might not support some new features of the MKV container. It is currently still under development, but BakaBT does not recommend its use for the purpose of watching most fansubs (especially more recent ones). Only recommended to keep around as a last-ditch effort for playing stubborn video files.

	==Codecs and Codec Packs==		==Codecs and Codec Packs==

Duki: Text replace - "bakabt.com" to "bakabt.me"

2011-08-18T18:46:18Z

Text replace - "bakabt.com" to "bakabt.me"

← Older revision		Revision as of 20:46, 18 August 2011
Line 4:		Line 4:

	===<span style="color:green">Recommended</span>===		===<span style="color:green">Recommended</span>===
	;[http://sourceforge.net/projects/guliverkli/ Media Player Classic (MPC)]:This player is included in [[CCCP]]. It is recommended that you use this player, however it must be configured correctly. Refer to [http://forums.bakabt.~~com~~/index.php?topic=13746.0 this] guide. For 64-bit Windows users it even has a x64 version, but that version will only work with 64-bit codecs, so for now it is recommended that you use the 32-bit version until 64-bit codecs mature more.		;[http://sourceforge.net/projects/guliverkli/ Media Player Classic (MPC)]:This player is included in [[CCCP]]. It is recommended that you use this player, however it must be configured correctly. Refer to [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=13746.0 this] guide. For 64-bit Windows users it even has a x64 version, but that version will only work with 64-bit codecs, so for now it is recommended that you use the 32-bit version until 64-bit codecs mature more.
	Please note that this player has been superseded by Media Player Classic Home Cinema (MPCHC). Please use this newer version of MPC bundled with the newest CCCP (which contains a custom build of the player).		Please note that this player has been superseded by Media Player Classic Home Cinema (MPCHC). Please use this newer version of MPC bundled with the newest CCCP (which contains a custom build of the player).

Line 71:		Line 71:
	===Codecs===		===Codecs===
	;[[CoreAVC]] Professional (<span style="color:limegreen">Recommended</span> if you have trouble with h264 encodes):		;[[CoreAVC]] Professional (<span style="color:limegreen">Recommended</span> if you have trouble with h264 encodes):
	Refer to [http://forums.bakabt.~~com~~/index.php?topic=8513.0 Psyren's guide]		Refer to [http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=8513.0 Psyren's guide]

	;[http://www.free-codecs.com/download/Real_Alternative.htm Real Alternative]		;[http://www.free-codecs.com/download/Real_Alternative.htm Real Alternative]

Namaiki: /* Codec Packs */

2011-07-11T07:20:43Z

Codec Packs

← Older revision		Revision as of 09:20, 11 July 2011
Line 51:		Line 51:
	;[[CCCP]] (<span style="color:limegreen">Recommended</span>):		;[[CCCP]] (<span style="color:limegreen">Recommended</span>):
	* [[CCCP]] stands for Combined Community Codec Pack and was created to consolidate the filter packs of many different fansub groups into a single reliable filter pack that is shared by all of the fansub groups.		* [[CCCP]] stands for Combined Community Codec Pack and was created to consolidate the filter packs of many different fansub groups into a single reliable filter pack that is shared by all of the fansub groups.
			* Make sure to use the version of Media Player Classic Home Cinema that is bundled with CCCP.
	* Stability is high, [[CCCP]] claim to be bug free.		* Stability is high, [[CCCP]] claim to be bug free.
	* Lightweighted (it only includes what you really need).		* Lightweighted (it only includes what you really need).

Duki: /* A List of Commonly Used Players */

2011-03-05T00:52:54Z

A List of Commonly Used Players

← Older revision		Revision as of 02:52, 5 March 2011
Line 6:		Line 6:
	;[http://sourceforge.net/projects/guliverkli/ Media Player Classic (MPC)]:This player is included in [[CCCP]]. It is recommended that you use this player, however it must be configured correctly. Refer to [http://forums.bakabt.com/index.php?topic=13746.0 this] guide. For 64-bit Windows users it even has a x64 version, but that version will only work with 64-bit codecs, so for now it is recommended that you use the 32-bit version until 64-bit codecs mature more.		;[http://sourceforge.net/projects/guliverkli/ Media Player Classic (MPC)]:This player is included in [[CCCP]]. It is recommended that you use this player, however it must be configured correctly. Refer to [http://forums.bakabt.com/index.php?topic=13746.0 this] guide. For 64-bit Windows users it even has a x64 version, but that version will only work with 64-bit codecs, so for now it is recommended that you use the 32-bit version until 64-bit codecs mature more.
	Please note that this player has been superseded by Media Player Classic Home Cinema (MPCHC). Please use this newer version of MPC bundled with the newest CCCP (which contains a custom build of the player).		Please note that this player has been superseded by Media Player Classic Home Cinema (MPCHC). Please use this newer version of MPC bundled with the newest CCCP (which contains a custom build of the player).

	;[http://www.inmatrix.com/ Zoom Player]:This player is '''no longer''' included in [[CCCP]] because the free version of it is no longer being developed and it may have playback issues in Vista. Very nice, relatively easy to use interface. Do not download the Professional versions, download the standard edition. The professional versions are trials, they stop working after a while. Has an installation center that installs all CCCP codecs for you.

	;[http://www.kmplayer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4094 The KMPlayer]:Good player with internal and external filter support, handles a wide range of subtitles and allows you to capture audio, video, and screenshots in many ways but for better user experience it needs to be [[KMPlayer\| tweaked]] to display styled subs and ordered chapters properly.		;[http://www.kmplayer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4094 The KMPlayer]:Good player with internal and external filter support, handles a wide range of subtitles and allows you to capture audio, video, and screenshots in many ways but for better user experience it needs to be [[KMPlayer\| tweaked]] to display styled subs and ordered chapters properly.
Line 27:		Line 25:

	;[http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/ Windows Media Player]:Not to be confused with Media Player Classic (see above). Will play fine, but will sometimes crash. Various other issues.		;[http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/ Windows Media Player]:Not to be confused with Media Player Classic (see above). Will play fine, but will sometimes crash. Various other issues.

			;[http://www.inmatrix.com/ Zoom Player]:This player is '''no longer''' included in [[CCCP]] because the free version of it is no longer being developed and it may have playback issues in Vista. Very nice, relatively easy to use interface. Do not download the Professional versions, download the standard edition. The professional versions are trials, they stop working after a while. Has an installation center that installs all CCCP codecs for you.

	===<span style="color:red">Not Recommended</span>===		===<span style="color:red">Not Recommended</span>===

CvP: /* Acceptable */

2010-08-23T01:38:17Z

Acceptable

← Older revision		Revision as of 03:38, 23 August 2010
Line 18:		Line 18:
	:* No Cue support		:* No Cue support
	:* VFR Video desyncs if internal mkv codec is used (bug) (using external codecs solves this issue)		:* VFR Video desyncs if internal mkv codec is used (bug) (using external codecs solves this issue)
	:* Always uses user-defined font for ASS (bug)		:* Always uses user-defined font for ASS (bug) (not loading built-in subtitle filter solves this issue)

	;[http://www.mplayerhq.hu/ MPlayer]:This player uses internal codecs and filters. It will play videos as well as [[CCCP]] can, but the keyboard-orientated interface can be confusing to people used to menu-driven interfaces.		;[http://www.mplayerhq.hu/ MPlayer]:This player uses internal codecs and filters. It will play videos as well as [[CCCP]] can, but the keyboard-orientated interface can be confusing to people used to menu-driven interfaces.

CvP: /* Acceptable */

2010-08-15T17:58:15Z

Acceptable

← Older revision		Revision as of 19:58, 15 August 2010
Line 14:		Line 14:
	;[http://www.allplayer.org/ ALLPlayer]:This player will use CCCP, but has a confusing interface and useless features. It is also rather homely.		;[http://www.allplayer.org/ ALLPlayer]:This player will use CCCP, but has a confusing interface and useless features. It is also rather homely.

	;[http://www.cowonamerica.com/products/jetaudio/ JetAudio Player]:Supports almost 100 different file formats (including CD/VCD/DVD playback). It includes tools for ripping, burning, audio/video conversion, external recording, and broadcasting. Features are '''highly''' customizable. It has its own codecs for everything except Real/QuickTime (similar to ~~[[#~~VLC ~~Media Player]]~~). However, it can also use external codecs ([[#Codecs and Codec Packs]]). Therefore, it can be used as '''one player for everything''' (including music).		;[http://www.cowonamerica.com/products/jetaudio/ JetAudio Player]:Supports almost 100 different file formats (including CD/VCD/DVD playback). It includes tools for ripping, burning, audio/video conversion, external recording, and broadcasting. Features are '''highly''' customizable. It has its own codecs for everything except Real/QuickTime (similar to VLC). However, it can also use external codecs ([[#Codecs and Codec Packs]]). Therefore, it can be used as '''one player for everything''' (including music).
	:Downside:		:Downside:
	:* No Cue support		:* No Cue support

CvP: /* Acceptable */

2010-08-15T17:55:09Z

Acceptable

← Older revision		Revision as of 19:55, 15 August 2010
Line 14:		Line 14:
	;[http://www.allplayer.org/ ALLPlayer]:This player will use CCCP, but has a confusing interface and useless features. It is also rather homely.		;[http://www.allplayer.org/ ALLPlayer]:This player will use CCCP, but has a confusing interface and useless features. It is also rather homely.

	;[http://www.cowonamerica.com/products/jetaudio/ JetAudio Player]:Supports 57 file formats ~~and it~~ includes tools for ripping, burning, external recording~~, file conversion~~, and broadcasting. Features are highly customizable, ~~but~~ it ~~has no built~~-~~in MP3 decoding.~~		;[http://www.cowonamerica.com/products/jetaudio/ JetAudio Player]:Supports almost 100 different file formats (including CD/VCD/DVD playback). It includes tools for ripping, burning, audio/video conversion, external recording, and broadcasting. Features are '''highly''' customizable. It has its own codecs for everything except Real/QuickTime (similar to [[#VLC Media Player]]). However, it can also use external codecs ([[#Codecs and Codec Packs]]). Therefore, it can be used as '''one player for everything''' (including music).
			:Downside:
			:* No Cue support
			:* VFR Video desyncs if internal mkv codec is used (bug) (using external codecs solves this issue)
			:* Always uses user-defined font for ASS (bug)

	;[http://www.mplayerhq.hu/ MPlayer]:This player uses internal codecs and filters. It will play videos as well as [[CCCP]] can, but the keyboard-orientated interface can be confusing to people used to menu-driven interfaces.		;[http://www.mplayerhq.hu/ MPlayer]:This player uses internal codecs and filters. It will play videos as well as [[CCCP]] can, but the keyboard-orientated interface can be confusing to people used to menu-driven interfaces.

Raylu: Just call it "Windows," damnit.

2010-07-17T17:49:30Z

Just call it "Windows," damnit.

← Older revision		Revision as of 19:49, 17 July 2010
Line 1:		Line 1:
	This article is aimed at providing useful information regarding playback on Windows ~~based computers~~.		This article is aimed at providing useful information regarding playback on Windows.

	==A List of Commonly Used Players==		==A List of Commonly Used Players==