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


;ALLPlayer (<span style="color:orange">Acceptable Player</span>): This player will utilize CCCP, but has a confusing interface and useless features. It is also rather homely.  
===<span style="color:green">Good</span>===
;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.boxtorrents.com/index.php?topic=13746.0 this] guide.


;BSPlayer (<span style="color:red">Bad Player</span>): We don't suggest anyone uses this player. It is filled with bugs.  
;Zoom Player:This player is included in [[CCCP]], 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.


;Coreplayer (<span style="color:orange">Acceptable Player</span>): Developed by the same team that developed the CoreAVC codec. It does not uililize [[CCCP]], meaning it only uses internal filters. Also it will not render subtitles.


;DivX Player (<span style="color:red">Bad Player</span>): This player is semi-compatible with [[CCCP]]. It will play MKV, OGM, and MP4 files, but it cannot play audio files. Not recommended for use. Tends to pixelate the image in certain instances.
===<span style="color:orange">Acceptable</span>===
;ALLPlayer:This player will utilize CCCP, but has a confusing interface and useless features. It is also rather homely.  


;FFPlayer (<span style="color:red">Bad Player</span>): Doesn't utilize vsfilter.  
;Coreplayer:Developed by the same team that developed the CoreAVC codec. It does not uililize [[CCCP]], meaning it only uses internal filters. Also it will not render subtitles.  


;JetAudio Player (<span style="color:orange">Acceptable Player</span>):  
;JetAudio Player:  


;KMPlayer (<span style="color:orange">Acceptable Player</span>): Good player, but may change font of subtitles during playback. Utilizes internal codecs.
;KMPlayer:Good player, but may change font of subtitles during playback. Utilizes internal codecs.


;Media Player Classic (MPC) (<span style="color:limegreen">Good Player</span>): This player is included in [[CCCP]]. It is recommended that you use this player, however it must be configured correctly. Refer to [http://forums.boxtorrents.com/index.php?topic=13746.0 this] guide.  
;MPlayer:This player only utilizes internal filters. It will play videos as well as [[CCCP]] can, but is not user friendly.


;MPlayer (<span style="color:orange">Acceptable Player</span>): This player only utilizes internal filters. It will play videos as well as [[CCCP]] can, but is not user friendly.  
;The Core Media Player (TCMP):Not to be confused with the Coreplayer (see above). It will work fine if you don't use the included filters.  


;QuickTime (<span style="color:red">Bad Player</span>): Will play MP4 files, but not AVI, MKV, or OGM files. To play QuickTime files, it is recommended that you use the [http://www.free-codecs.com/download/QuickTime_Alternative.htm QT Alternative] which works in conjuction with Media Player Classic.  
;WinAmp 5:Will work fine if configured correctly. Subtitles must be loaded manually.  


;RealPlayer 10 (<span style="color:red">Bad Player</span>): Loads [[CCCP]] with AVI files, but won't load MKV/OGM files. To play Real files, it is recommended that you use the [http://www.free-codecs.com/download/Real_Alternative.htm Real Alternative]which works in conjunction with Media Player Classic.  
;Windows Media Player:Not to be confused with Media Player Classic (see above). Will play fine, but will sometimes crash. Various other issues.


;The Core Media Player (TCMP) (<span style="color:orange">Acceptable Player</span>): Not to be confused with the Coreplayer (see above). It will work fine if you don't use the included filters.


;VLC Media Player (<span style="color:red">Bad Player</span>): This player supports nearly every media filetype one may encounter, but is not recommended for use. It does not utilize external codecs and has a slow, buggy interface. It also does not render subtitles correctly.
===<span style="color:red">Bad</span>===


;WinAmp 5 (<span style="color:orange">Acceptable Player</span>): Will work fine if configured correctly. Subtitles must be loaded manually.  
;BSPlayer:We don't suggest anyone uses this player. It is filled with bugs.  


;Windows Media Player (<span style="color:orange">Acceptable Player</span>): Not to be confused with Media Player Classic (see above). Will play fine, but will sometimes crash. Various other issues.  
;DivX Player:This player is semi-compatible with [[CCCP]]. It will play MKV, OGM, and MP4 files, but it cannot play audio files. Not recommended for use. Tends to pixelate the image in certain instances.


;Zoom Player (<span style="color:limegreen">Good Player</span>): This player is included in [[CCCP]], 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.
;FFPlayer:Doesn't utilize vsfilter.
 
;QuickTime:Will play AVI and MP4 files (depends on installed QT codecs), but cannot handle MKV or OGM files. Ignores [[CCCP]]. To play QuickTime files, it is recommended that you use the [http://www.free-codecs.com/download/QuickTime_Alternative.htm QT Alternative] which works in conjuction with Media Player Classic.
 
;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 the [http://www.free-codecs.com/download/Real_Alternative.htm Real Alternative] which works in conjunction with Media Player Classic.
 
;VLC Media Player):This player supports nearly every media filetype one may encounter, but is not recommended for use. It does not utilize external codecs and has a slow, buggy interface. It also does not render subtitles correctly.


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

Revision as of 23:23, 24 August 2008

This article is aimed at providing useful information regarding playback on Windows based computers.

A List of Commonly Used Players

Good

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 this guide.
Zoom Player
This player is included in CCCP, 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.


Acceptable

ALLPlayer
This player will utilize CCCP, but has a confusing interface and useless features. It is also rather homely.
Coreplayer
Developed by the same team that developed the CoreAVC codec. It does not uililize CCCP, meaning it only uses internal filters. Also it will not render subtitles.
JetAudio Player
KMPlayer
Good player, but may change font of subtitles during playback. Utilizes internal codecs.
MPlayer
This player only utilizes internal filters. It will play videos as well as CCCP can, but is not user friendly.
The Core Media Player (TCMP)
Not to be confused with the Coreplayer (see above). It will work fine if you don't use the included filters.
WinAmp 5
Will work fine if configured correctly. Subtitles must be loaded manually.
Windows Media Player
Not to be confused with Media Player Classic (see above). Will play fine, but will sometimes crash. Various other issues.


Bad

BSPlayer
We don't suggest anyone uses this player. It is filled with bugs.
DivX Player
This player is semi-compatible with CCCP. It will play MKV, OGM, and MP4 files, but it cannot play audio files. Not recommended for use. Tends to pixelate the image in certain instances.
FFPlayer
Doesn't utilize vsfilter.
QuickTime
Will play AVI and MP4 files (depends on installed QT codecs), but cannot handle MKV or OGM files. Ignores CCCP. To play QuickTime files, it is recommended that you use the QT Alternative which works in conjuction with Media Player Classic.
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 the Real Alternative which works in conjunction with Media Player Classic.
VLC Media Player)
This player supports nearly every media filetype one may encounter, but is not recommended for use. It does not utilize external codecs and has a slow, buggy interface. It also does not render subtitles correctly.

Codecs and Codec Packs

Codec Packs

CCCP (Recommended)
  • 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.
  • Stability is high, CCCP claim to have no bugs.
  • Lightweighted (it only includes what you really need).

CCCP Homepage


K-Lite Mega Codec Pack
  • Plays almost every video available, even rare (for playback of anime you don't need most of them).
  • Comes bundled with Media Player Classic.

K-Lite Mega Codec Pack on Free-Codecs.com.


XP Codec Pack
  • Plays many different formats, it's like a little heavier pack than CCCP.
  • Gets regular updates (this means it may not be stable all times).

XP Codec Pack Homepage

Codecs

CoreAVC Professional (Recommended if you have trouble with h264 encodes)

Refer to Psyren's guide

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