"Media Player Classic + Codec pack" alternative for OS X?

MDJCM · MDJCM #1 (**permalink**)

08-27-2009, 05:44 PM

Hi,

So i've switched! Hardware is fantastic, software is impressive but there are a few things i havent found good alternatives for.

In XP i have a Media Player Classic + Codec pack combo that plays everything and anything, and does it neatly in one window, anything that good for OS X?

I tried VLC but the interface is a bit clunky..

vansmith · vansmith #2 (**permalink**)

08-27-2009, 05:49 PM

Install Perian - it should give you support for most formats in QuickTime.

MDJCM · MDJCM #3 (**permalink**)

09-15-2009, 03:56 PM

gonna give Plex a go since perian doesnt cover everything, slowly feeling my way around Mac!

MDJCM · MDJCM #4 (**permalink**)

05-03-2010, 07:03 AM

Ok so to report back, Plex is nice but its a full media center, a bit overkill. But i am giving it a go alongside XBMC for Media Center duty on a Mac Mini through HDTV.

However, for Macbook/iMac use, i've found Mplayer OSX Extended to be by far the nicest program to use for quick media playback. Quick to open, handles everything with a single codec pack. And my favorite feature, lets you skip 10sec at a time around a file using the arrow keys (such a vital feature!)

Doug b · Doug b #5 (**permalink**)

05-03-2010, 07:51 AM

VLC. Period. I do have Perian installed, but there are times that it will choke on stuff. I loathe QT. VLC has NEVER EVER failed me with any codec.

Doug

MDJCM · MDJCM #6 (**permalink**)

05-03-2010, 08:31 AM

Interface on VLC is a bit dated, i think the newest Mplayer is superior

vansmith #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 19, 2008 Location: Ottawa Posts: 15,328 Mac Specs: 2012 13" MBP (2.5 i5, 8GB)	08-27-2009, 05:49 PM Install Perian - it should give you support for most formats in QuickTime. Important Links: Community Guidelines : Use the reputation system if you've been helped. M-F Blog :: Write for the blog :: M-F IRC Channel - Chats every Sunday at 8PM EST.
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Doug b #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 22, 2008 Location: Forest Hills, NYC Posts: 3,339 Mac Specs: 15-inch Early 2008; Processor 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo; Memory 4 GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM; 10.7.5	05-03-2010, 07:51 AM VLC. Period. I do have Perian installed, but there are times that it will choke on stuff. I loathe QT. VLC has NEVER EVER failed me with any codec. Doug Alternatives to iTunes click here !
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MDJCM #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 27, 2009 Location: UK Posts: 185 Mac Specs: 2009 13" MBP with SSD	08-27-2009, 05:44 PM Hi, So i've switched! Hardware is fantastic, software is impressive but there are a few things i havent found good alternatives for. In XP i have a Media Player Classic + Codec pack combo that plays everything and anything, and does it neatly in one window, anything that good for OS X? I tried VLC but the interface is a bit clunky..
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MDJCM #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 27, 2009 Location: UK Posts: 185 Mac Specs: 2009 13" MBP with SSD	05-03-2010, 07:03 AM Ok so to report back, Plex is nice but its a full media center, a bit overkill. But i am giving it a go alongside XBMC for Media Center duty on a Mac Mini through HDTV. However, for Macbook/iMac use, i've found Mplayer OSX Extended to be by far the nicest program to use for quick media playback. Quick to open, handles everything with a single codec pack. And my favorite feature, lets you skip 10sec at a time around a file using the arrow keys (such a vital feature!)
	QUOTE Thanks

MDJCM #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 27, 2009 Location: UK Posts: 185 Mac Specs: 2009 13" MBP with SSD	05-03-2010, 08:31 AM Interface on VLC is a bit dated, i think the newest Mplayer is superior
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