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VLC 2.2.0 multi-releases

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Re: VLC 2.2.0 multi-releases

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Post by jbk »

jrochkind1 wrote: post #38
jbk wrote: post #2

So, it's the first time we do a coordinated release of VLC. We're doing it for desktop (Linux, Windows, OS X) and mobile ports (Android, Windows Phone, Windows RT, iOS) but also for Android TV. It's been quite difficult, but we're finishing the work we've started 2 years ago to move to mobile: the code base is now ready for that, without hacks. So, a lot of the cooler stuff for mobile are going to happen for 3.0.0 th…

Awesome! Thanks for the attention to improving release management in addition to improving code and features, it is noticed and appreciated!

We're not yet there, but soon it will be flawless.

Re: VLC 2.2.0 multi-releases

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Post by jbk »

justbaconplease wrote: post #59

Typically in the Anime scene VLC is known as being inferior. Many cases MPC-HC with the MadVR renderer and Xy-Vsfilter or XySubFilter for subtitles are recommended for superior playback. Do you have any input on this, perhaps to debunk the inferior claim (maybe it's due to subtitle rendering?) or if any improvements to catch up? Anyway, thanks for the software. I love VLC, using the portableapps.com version here at w…

While this used to be true, it's not anymore. We have a good SSA rendering platform, we support HLSL shaders since this release and we have good up and down scalers...

Re: VLC 2.2.0 multi-releases

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Post by [deleted] »

rogerbinns wrote: post #63
jbk wrote: post #58

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Because it's the test version of the new app. You need to go to the G+ page to get it. General release will happen soon, maybe during the weekend.

I see a test version from the same publisher https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.videolan.v... Nowhere on the app's page does it say it is a test version, or why it is blocked from every device, nor give a G+ link. Here is an article which is where I saw this first, along with links to install: http://venturebeat.com/2015/02/27/vlc-gets-first-major-relea... This is all very confusing, and quite frankly…

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Re: VLC 2.2.0 multi-releases

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Post by smhenderson »

rdtsc wrote: post #7
jbk wrote: post #2

So, it's the first time we do a coordinated release of VLC. We're doing it for desktop (Linux, Windows, OS X) and mobile ports (Android, Windows Phone, Windows RT, iOS) but also for Android TV. It's been quite difficult, but we're finishing the work we've started 2 years ago to move to mobile: the code base is now ready for that, without hacks. So, a lot of the cooler stuff for mobile are going to happen for 3.0.0 th…

I have been using VLC as my video player for the longest time. Thank you and everyone involved for all your time and work put into it. EDITS Donation link : https://www.videolan.org/contribute.html#money

Thanks for that link, just took advantage of how easy you made it for us.

My humble donation is well worth it to me; I don't think I've found a media format yet that I was unable to play in VLC.

My thanks as well!

Re: VLC 2.2.0 multi-releases

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Post by rogerbinns »

mentat wrote: post #68
rogerbinns wrote: post #63

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I see a test version from the same publisher https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.videolan.v... Nowhere on the app's page does it say it is a test version, or why it is blocked from every device, nor give a G+ link. Here is an article which is where I saw this first, along with links to install: http://venturebeat.com/2015/02/27/vlc-gets-first-major-relea... This is all very confusing, and quite frankly…

I think it's a bit much to hold them accountable for poorly edited articles on venture beat. A hostile user experience is a world without open video players.

The Play Store page could just start with "This software is currently in private beta, and only installable by our testers." How is anybody who arrives at that page supposed to figure it out?

As for poorly edited, here is the press release: http://www.videolan.org/press/vlc-2.2.0.html

It says the Android version is released today. Note no mention that Android is in beta, limited to testers only or anything similar.

I have no issue with VLC and like it well. They have done a great new release, which is welcome. They even went to the trouble of writing a long press release, getting quotes, and apparently talking to people at venture beat.

But then prevent installation of the android version without any clue as to why, undermining that previous effort.

Re: VLC 2.2.0 multi-releases

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Post by yunong »

VLC is awesome, but it's sorely lacking one feature on OS X -- which is the ability to open multiple movies at once. I surely hope this is something they'll ad at some point!

Re: VLC 2.2.0 multi-releases

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Post by Glyptodon »

justbaconplease wrote: post #59

Typically in the Anime scene VLC is known as being inferior. Many cases MPC-HC with the MadVR renderer and Xy-Vsfilter or XySubFilter for subtitles are recommended for superior playback. Do you have any input on this, perhaps to debunk the inferior claim (maybe it's due to subtitle rendering?) or if any improvements to catch up? Anyway, thanks for the software. I love VLC, using the portableapps.com version here at w…

I think the reputation on that end has been a bit overblown for a few year now. It was most definitely true circa 2009 or 2010, but I watch a fair amount of anime and have had a pretty solid subtitle experience for the last few years. Solid enough that I rarely use other players anymore.

Re: VLC 2.2.0 multi-releases

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Post by TazeTSchnitzel »

justbaconplease wrote: post #59

Typically in the Anime scene VLC is known as being inferior. Many cases MPC-HC with the MadVR renderer and Xy-Vsfilter or XySubFilter for subtitles are recommended for superior playback. Do you have any input on this, perhaps to debunk the inferior claim (maybe it's due to subtitle rendering?) or if any improvements to catch up? Anyway, thanks for the software. I love VLC, using the portableapps.com version here at w…

VLC is fine for anime. Sure, there are sometimes issues with subtitles, but they usually work, and support is improving.

Re: VLC 2.2.0 multi-releases

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Post by chaud »

etix wrote: post #24
IvyMike wrote: post #15

I'm probably doing something stupid, but on I can't seem to get the "Resume playback where you left off." feature to work on Windows. Is there an option somewhere I need to enable?

Should be enabled by default. Just seek within a video file to any position that is not at the very beginning or the end and close VLC. Once you play that file again it should prompt you to resume the playback. EDIT: of course this doesn't apply to streams or non-seekable files

This only appears to be working for me (Windows) if the file has been opened once via the Media -> Open File menu. Opening a file by double clicking means that it doesn't appear, unless it has already been opened once with the menu.
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