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ChibiDusk · 2004-12-20, 22:15

I'm looking for one player, just one, to suit all my needs.

Currently I have WMP (defualt for windows), real alternative (to play .rm and streaming files), quicktime alternative (streaming files), mplayerclassic (to take screenshots and test out SSA subs), VideoLAN (player I mainly use). The codecs I have installed are: ffdshow-alpha (latest).

So basically I'm looking for a player that can do the following with the least amount of things installed. Play AVI/OGM/MKV, take screenshots (not completely nessacary), playback DVDs, run seperate subs (.srt, .ssa), and aspect ratio/ screen size modes.

Right now it seems my best bet would be Bsplayer, but... the screencap mode has *never* worked for me (this is on countless installations and formats), and it would require me to install a bunch of filters to support mkv and ogm and ac3 and aac, and so forth. VideoLAN is my second best option, although it lacks some support of things I need. Anyone have a player that can do this that I do not know about?

kujoe · 2004-12-21, 00:59

I think the reason why you're having problems with the screen caps in BSPlayer is because of the overlay thing. You have to shut it off and switch to RGB in order to make it work, I think. Anyway, it's been a long time since I used BSPlayer so it might be better if someone else would comment on this.

As for your media player choice--personally, I would suggest Media Player Classic with the right filters installed. Know what formats you want to play and keep it simple. In fact, I can play all those formats you've mentioned, except real media--since I don't touch those. (I use a dvd player for my dvds though.)

You might also want to try out Zoom Player and see if that suits you more.

Kurz · 2004-12-21, 01:41

or Core media player

AnimeOni · 2004-12-21, 01:47

If you want BSplayer, do as Kujoe says and it will work. Also, remove RealPlayer and get Real-Alternative. RealAlt will allow you to play Real media and it uses up a lot less memory and HD space.

ZeroKun · 2004-12-21, 05:19

Media Player Classic(not WMP)

GG_Luna128 · 2004-12-23, 13:06

Best choice above everything: Zoom Player Standart, with Real Alternative, Quick Time Alternative and all the fancy official codecs, not ffdshow.

The Advanced Options of Zoom Player are amazing, you can config it to be just like BSPlayer. If you want, I can give you my ZP config file.

MPC is on second place, but if you don't have a DX9 card, you can't config video output (brightness, etc.).

2004-12-20, 22:15	Link #1
ChibiDusk Back From The Dead? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Canada Age: 23	Best Media Player for Chibi I'm looking for one player, just one, to suit all my needs. Currently I have WMP (defualt for windows), real alternative (to play .rm and streaming files), quicktime alternative (streaming files), mplayerclassic (to take screenshots and test out SSA subs), VideoLAN (player I mainly use). The codecs I have installed are: ffdshow-alpha (latest). So basically I'm looking for a player that can do the following with the least amount of things installed. Play AVI/OGM/MKV, take screenshots (not completely nessacary), playback DVDs, run seperate subs (.srt, .ssa), and aspect ratio/ screen size modes. Right now it seems my best bet would be Bsplayer, but... the screencap mode has never worked for me (this is on countless installations and formats), and it would require me to install a bunch of filters to support mkv and ogm and ac3 and aac, and so forth. VideoLAN is my second best option, although it lacks some support of things I need. Anyone have a player that can do this that I do not know about? __________________ AniBUROGU// Loveless Animation vs. Manga Comparison

2004-12-21, 00:59	Link #2
kujoe from head to heel Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Vancouver, Canada Age: 31	I think the reason why you're having problems with the screen caps in BSPlayer is because of the overlay thing. You have to shut it off and switch to RGB in order to make it work, I think. Anyway, it's been a long time since I used BSPlayer so it might be better if someone else would comment on this. As for your media player choice--personally, I would suggest Media Player Classic with the right filters installed. Know what formats you want to play and keep it simple. In fact, I can play all those formats you've mentioned, except real media--since I don't touch those. (I use a dvd player for my dvds though.) You might also want to try out Zoom Player and see if that suits you more.

2004-12-21, 01:41	Link #3
Kurz Gao~ a sound for the ages Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: I live in a relm of swirling of thought and emotion, Ever lost in the relm of infinite possiblities. Age: 26	or Core media player

2004-12-21, 01:47	Link #4
AnimeOni Raid-the-mods Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Sol System	If you want BSplayer, do as Kujoe says and it will work. Also, remove RealPlayer and get Real-Alternative. RealAlt will allow you to play Real media and it uses up a lot less memory and HD space.

2004-12-21, 05:19	Link #5
ZeroKun Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003	Media Player Classic(not WMP)

2004-12-23, 13:06	Link #6
GG_Luna128 Far, far away... Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: .ar	Best choice above everything: Zoom Player Standart, with Real Alternative, Quick Time Alternative and all the fancy official codecs, not ffdshow. The Advanced Options of Zoom Player are amazing, you can config it to be just like BSPlayer. If you want, I can give you my ZP config file. MPC is on second place, but if you don't have a DX9 card, you can't config video output (brightness, etc.).