Apple QuickTime 6.1 available at DVinfo.net

Jeff Donald · January 9th, 2003, 04:14 PM

The headline says it all. I do not think that it is certified for FCP yet. I would not install or update to 6.1 until your finished with any open FCP projects or Apple certifies it for use with FCP. It available through software update in preferences. A stand alone version is not available yet, but should be in a day or two.

Apple list the improvements as:

QuickTime 6.1 delivers a number of quality and performance enhancements for audio, video, and full screen playback.

Enhancements include the following:

• MPEG-4 video provides more accurate rate control and improved visual quality.
• AAC includes new encoder controls and new bit rate options.
• DV includes significant encode and decode performance improvements.
• QuickTime Pro users will enjoy enhancements in full screen playback, including newly enabled keyboard shortcuts for movie control, faster entry and exit, and improved playback performance.

Note the improvements to DV.

Jeff

Robert Knecht Schmidt · January 9th, 2003, 04:33 PM

Can Quicktime for Windows do full-screen video yet? (A la Alt+Enter with Windows Media Player?)

Jeff Donald · January 9th, 2003, 04:50 PM

I don't know. Here is a link to the latest QT for windows 6.0.2.10

http://www.versiontracker.com/php/dl...&kind=1&db=win

This may not be the latest windows version. Yo may have to wait a day or two for the stand alone installer to get 6.1

Jeff

Matt Stahley · January 11th, 2003, 12:04 AM

Jeff have you been using QT 6.1 with FCP? If so any problems as of yet?

Jeff Donald · January 11th, 2003, 05:36 AM

I've been using QT 6.1 with FCP 3.0.4 for several days with no problems. I hven't seen anything official on Apples site yet. I'm not sure what that means. They may not be bothering to update the site with the immenent release of FCP 4. I'm sure QT 6.1 is certified for FCP 4. If you're using the latest version of FCP (3.0.4) then I wouldn't hesitate to upgrade to QT 6.1. If you're using an earlier version I would wait for official word of certification from Apple.

Jeff

Ken Tanaka · January 22nd, 2003, 01:06 AM

Just a brief update to note that I've been using QuickTime 6.1 with FCP3 on my PowerBook for a few days with no adverse effects whatsoever. The 6.1 update seems quite safe and painless.

Rob Lohman · January 22nd, 2003, 04:48 AM

Robert,

QuickTime for Windows has had the ability to do fullscreen
playback for as long as I can remember there being QuickTime
for Windows. BUT, they made this feature a "Pro" version
feature ONLY! This means you will have to shell out the cash
to get the Pro version of the player to have this posibility, which
in my mind is just plain stupid. I mean, come on, fullscreen
playback requires extra costs? Unfortunately, yes.

Hope this explained it a bit.

Mark Argerake · January 22nd, 2003, 09:09 AM

Does anyone one what is the latest versions of OSX, FCP and QT that still work well together? There are upates out there for all three for me, but I've heard to many horror stories about incompatability so I've been a little gun shy.

Jeff Donald · January 22nd, 2003, 12:21 PM

I've been running OS 10.2.3 with FCP 3.0.4 for sometime (since they first came out) and it has resolved the few issues i've has since the release of 10.2 Quicktime 6.1 seems to be a non-issue. I have only heard of a few isolated instances of people having problems with QT6.1 I would suggest you upgrade if your having problems. However, don't upgrade in the middle of a project. You never know when the best laid plans have troubles.

Jeff

Matt Stahley · January 22nd, 2003, 05:33 PM

For re-assurance i have been running OS 10.2.3/FCP 3.0.4/QT 6.1 as well with no problems so far in FCP or QT itself.

January 9th, 2003, 04:14 PM	#1
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	Apple QuickTime 6.1 available The headline says it all. I do not think that it is certified for FCP yet. I would not install or update to 6.1 until your finished with any open FCP projects or Apple certifies it for use with FCP. It available through software update in preferences. A stand alone version is not available yet, but should be in a day or two. Apple list the improvements as: QuickTime 6.1 delivers a number of quality and performance enhancements for audio, video, and full screen playback. Enhancements include the following: • MPEG-4 video provides more accurate rate control and improved visual quality. • AAC includes new encoder controls and new bit rate options. • DV includes significant encode and decode performance improvements. • QuickTime Pro users will enjoy enhancements in full screen playback, including newly enabled keyboard shortcuts for movie control, faster entry and exit, and improved playback performance. Note the improvements to DV. Jeff

January 9th, 2003, 04:33 PM	#2
Robert Knecht Schmidt Wrangler Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 1,933	Can Quicktime for Windows do full-screen video yet? (A la Alt+Enter with Windows Media Player?) __________________ All the best, Robert K S Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| The best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

January 22nd, 2003, 01:06 AM	#6
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	Just a brief update to note that I've been using QuickTime 6.1 with FCP3 on my PowerBook for a few days with no adverse effects whatsoever. The 6.1 update seems quite safe and painless. __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

January 22nd, 2003, 04:48 AM	#7
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	Robert, QuickTime for Windows has had the ability to do fullscreen playback for as long as I can remember there being QuickTime for Windows. BUT, they made this feature a "Pro" version feature ONLY! This means you will have to shell out the cash to get the Pro version of the player to have this posibility, which in my mind is just plain stupid. I mean, come on, fullscreen playback requires extra costs? Unfortunately, yes. Hope this explained it a bit. __________________ Rob Lohman, visuar@iname.com DV Info Wrangler & RED Code Chef Join the DV Challenge \| Lady X Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Buy from the best: DVinfo.net sponsors

January 9th, 2003, 04:50 PM	#3
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	I don't know. Here is a link to the latest QT for windows 6.0.2.10 http://www.versiontracker.com/php/dl...&kind=1&db=win This may not be the latest windows version. Yo may have to wait a day or two for the stand alone installer to get 6.1 Jeff

January 11th, 2003, 12:04 AM	#4
Matt Stahley Major Player Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Waynesboro, PA Posts: 648	Jeff have you been using QT 6.1 with FCP? If so any problems as of yet?

January 11th, 2003, 05:36 AM	#5
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	I've been using QT 6.1 with FCP 3.0.4 for several days with no problems. I hven't seen anything official on Apples site yet. I'm not sure what that means. They may not be bothering to update the site with the immenent release of FCP 4. I'm sure QT 6.1 is certified for FCP 4. If you're using the latest version of FCP (3.0.4) then I wouldn't hesitate to upgrade to QT 6.1. If you're using an earlier version I would wait for official word of certification from Apple. Jeff

January 22nd, 2003, 09:09 AM	#8
Mark Argerake Major Player Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Murrieta, CA Posts: 227	Does anyone one what is the latest versions of OSX, FCP and QT that still work well together? There are upates out there for all three for me, but I've heard to many horror stories about incompatability so I've been a little gun shy.

January 22nd, 2003, 12:21 PM	#9
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	I've been running OS 10.2.3 with FCP 3.0.4 for sometime (since they first came out) and it has resolved the few issues i've has since the release of 10.2 Quicktime 6.1 seems to be a non-issue. I have only heard of a few isolated instances of people having problems with QT6.1 I would suggest you upgrade if your having problems. However, don't upgrade in the middle of a project. You never know when the best laid plans have troubles. Jeff

January 22nd, 2003, 05:33 PM	#10
Matt Stahley Major Player Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Waynesboro, PA Posts: 648	For re-assurance i have been running OS 10.2.3/FCP 3.0.4/QT 6.1 as well with no problems so far in FCP or QT itself.