Flip4Mac - Windows Media for QuickTime

**NetRyder** · January 12th, 2006

With Windows Media® Components for QuickTime, by Flip4Mac™, you can play Windows Media files (.wma and .wmv) directly in QuickTime Player and view Windows Media content on the Internet using a Web browser.

Optimized for High-Definition Playback

Windows Media® Components for QuickTime has been highly optimized for Power Mac G4 and G5 computers and supports playback of high-definition Windows Media video files.

Upgrade to Advanced Features

Windows Media playback is provided free of charge. By purchasing an upgrade directly from Flip4Mac, you can import Windows Media files for editing and create Windows Media files for distribution. To learn more about these advanced features, visit the Flip4Mac Web site.

System Requirements
• Mac OS X version 10.3.9 or later
• QuickTime version 6.5 or later

More info: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/win.../flip4mac.mspx

Thought you Mac folks would find this useful.

**madmatt** · January 12th, 2006

I saw that. It would be nice if Apple did the same for WMP users.

**NetRyder** · January 12th, 2006

Originally Posted by madmatt

I saw that. It would be nice if Apple did the same for WMP users.

This plugin isn't created by Microsoft. It's just being endorsed on the Windows Media site.
That said, I agree - it would be nice to have a DirectShow filter that would allow us to play back QuickTime movies in WMP.

**Grandmaster** · January 12th, 2006

I hate how they've integrated Quicktime so tightly with iTunes.

**NetRyder** · January 12th, 2006

Originally Posted by Grandmaster

I hate how they've integrated Quicktime so tightly with iTunes.

You can still get the standalone installer. I don't use iTunes, so this is the one I always download:
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/standalone.html

Smaller file. No forced iTunes installation.

**Grandmaster** · January 12th, 2006

Originally Posted by NetRyder

You can still get the standalone installer. I don't use iTunes, so this is the one I always download:
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/standalone.html

Smaller file. No forced iTunes installation.

Well I want to do it the other way around

**NetRyder** · January 12th, 2006

Originally Posted by Grandmaster

Well I want to do it the other way around

Oh ok. Yeah, that won't work. iTunes uses QT for its basic playback functionality.

**SPeedY_B** · January 12th, 2006

Don't see why everyone is linking it from the Microsoft site: http://www.flip4mac.com/wmv.htm

It's not even a new product, I was using it months and months ago in beta. The fact that it's free is a new aspect is all.

edit: for reference, it doesn't work with the latest version of Quicktime that most people will have upgraded to recently. However, it's a known issue that's been worked on. Niff.

**NetRyder** · January 12th, 2006

Originally Posted by SPeedY_B

It's not even a new product, I was using it months and months ago in beta. The fact that it's free is a new aspect is all.

Didn't know. Just saw it posted in a few places earlier today, figured some of you here would be interested, and posted it.

**SPeedY_B** · January 12th, 2006

It is a nice product, I will say that. It works great. Just not so much at the moment... at least until a fix for the new QT is released

**Khayman** · January 12th, 2006

Originally Posted by NetRyder

Oh ok. Yeah, that won't work. iTunes uses QT for its basic playback functionality.

yeah, but you have to download quicktime everytime theres a itunes update. annoying

**muzikool** · January 12th, 2006

I was about to post about this here and then saw the thread. I've been putting off getting this because of the $10 price tag. Well, it's free now!

**Mastershakes** · January 12th, 2006

Originally Posted by NetRyder

This plugin isn't created by Microsoft. It's just being endorsed on the Windows Media site.
That said, I agree - it would be nice to have a DirectShow filter that would allow us to play back QuickTime movies in WMP.

QT Alternative

I'm sure you are well aware of this, just thought I'd throw it on in here.

**muzikool** · January 12th, 2006

Originally Posted by Mastershakes

QT Alternative

I'm sure you are well aware of this, just thought I'd throw it on in here.

That's not an OS X-compatible program.

If you don't want to use QuickTime on a Mac then you should use VLC.

**Mastershakes** · January 12th, 2006

Originally Posted by Netryder

DirectShow filter that would allow us to play back QuickTime movies in WMP.

err. was talking bout Windows?

rotjong · January 12th, 2006

Originally Posted by Mastershakes

err. was talking bout Windows?

I took it as NetRyder talking about Windows, yes.

I would be nice if Mac users could view WM* files using QuickTime or whatever and Windows users being able to view QuickTime files in WMP. To be honest I don't see why in heck they can't come to a mutual business agreement to do this. Maybe someday.

I give Microsoft credit for suggesting another product since they are ending production and support for a Mac version of WMP.

rotjong

PS: It's not like I like QT or WMP but I do think that by default one should be able to play the differing formats on said OS w/o extra BS involved.

**SPeedY_B** · January 12th, 2006

Note: Macintosh section.

rotjong · January 12th, 2006

Originally Posted by SPeedY_B

Note: Macintosh section.

True

rotjong

**Mastershakes** · January 12th, 2006

Originally Posted by SPeedY_B

Note: Macintosh section.

Noted.

**SPeedY_B** · January 12th, 2006

The update has been released for use with QT 7.0.4

I've just installed it and deleted WMP9 from my system.

January 12th, 2006	Top \| #1
NetRyder Tech Junkie Joined: April 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 13,256 Reputation: 4260 Power: 310	Flip4Mac - Windows Media for QuickTime With Windows Media® Components for QuickTime, by Flip4Mac™, you can play Windows Media files (.wma and .wmv) directly in QuickTime Player and view Windows Media content on the Internet using a Web browser. Optimized for High-Definition Playback Windows Media® Components for QuickTime has been highly optimized for Power Mac G4 and G5 computers and supports playback of high-definition Windows Media video files. Upgrade to Advanced Features Windows Media playback is provided free of charge. By purchasing an upgrade directly from Flip4Mac, you can import Windows Media files for editing and create Windows Media files for distribution. To learn more about these advanced features, visit the Flip4Mac Web site. System Requirements • Mac OS X version 10.3.9 or later • QuickTime version 6.5 or later More info: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/win.../flip4mac.mspx Thought you Mac folks would find this useful. http://kunal.kundaje.net

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madmatt Bow Down to the King Joined: April 2002 Location: New York Posts: 13,312 Reputation: 4090 Power: 309	Re: Flip4Mac - Windows Media for QuickTime I saw that. It would be nice if Apple did the same for WMP users.

January 12th, 2006	Top \| #3
NetRyder Tech Junkie Joined: April 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 13,256 Reputation: 4260 Power: 310	Re: Flip4Mac - Windows Media for QuickTime Originally Posted by madmatt I saw that. It would be nice if Apple did the same for WMP users. This plugin isn't created by Microsoft. It's just being endorsed on the Windows Media site. That said, I agree - it would be nice to have a DirectShow filter that would allow us to play back QuickTime movies in WMP. http://kunal.kundaje.net

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Grandmaster Electronica Addict Joined: February 2002 Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 10,574 Reputation: 2960 Power: 272	Re: Flip4Mac - Windows Media for QuickTime I hate how they've integrated Quicktime so tightly with iTunes.

January 12th, 2006	Top \| #5
NetRyder Tech Junkie Joined: April 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 13,256 Reputation: 4260 Power: 310	Re: Flip4Mac - Windows Media for QuickTime Originally Posted by Grandmaster I hate how they've integrated Quicktime so tightly with iTunes. You can still get the standalone installer. I don't use iTunes, so this is the one I always download: http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/standalone.html Smaller file. No forced iTunes installation. http://kunal.kundaje.net

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January 12th, 2006	Top \| #6
Grandmaster Electronica Addict Joined: February 2002 Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 10,574 Reputation: 2960 Power: 272	Re: Flip4Mac - Windows Media for QuickTime Originally Posted by NetRyder You can still get the standalone installer. I don't use iTunes, so this is the one I always download: http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/standalone.html Smaller file. No forced iTunes installation. Well I want to do it the other way around

January 12th, 2006	Top \| #7
NetRyder Tech Junkie Joined: April 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 13,256 Reputation: 4260 Power: 310	Re: Flip4Mac - Windows Media for QuickTime Originally Posted by Grandmaster Well I want to do it the other way around Oh ok. Yeah, that won't work. iTunes uses QT for its basic playback functionality. http://kunal.kundaje.net

January 12th, 2006	Top \| #8
SPeedY_B I may actually be insane. Joined: March 2002 Location: Midlands, England Posts: 15,800 Reputation: 2877 Power: 322	Re: Flip4Mac - Windows Media for QuickTime Don't see why everyone is linking it from the Microsoft site: http://www.flip4mac.com/wmv.htm It's not even a new product, I was using it months and months ago in beta. The fact that it's free is a new aspect is all. edit: for reference, it doesn't work with the latest version of Quicktime that most people will have upgraded to recently. However, it's a known issue that's been worked on. Niff. 1. SPeedYB.co.uk 2. CamPortal.co.uk 3. MacIRC.co.uk

January 12th, 2006	Top \| #9
NetRyder Tech Junkie Joined: April 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 13,256 Reputation: 4260 Power: 310	Re: Flip4Mac - Windows Media for QuickTime Originally Posted by SPeedY_B It's not even a new product, I was using it months and months ago in beta. The fact that it's free is a new aspect is all. Didn't know. Just saw it posted in a few places earlier today, figured some of you here would be interested, and posted it. http://kunal.kundaje.net

January 12th, 2006	Top \| #10
SPeedY_B I may actually be insane. Joined: March 2002 Location: Midlands, England Posts: 15,800 Reputation: 2877 Power: 322	Re: Flip4Mac - Windows Media for QuickTime It is a nice product, I will say that. It works great. Just not so much at the moment... at least until a fix for the new QT is released 1. SPeedYB.co.uk 2. CamPortal.co.uk 3. MacIRC.co.uk

January 12th, 2006	Top \| #11
Khayman I'm sorry Hal... Joined: January 2002 Location: England Posts: 5,514 Reputation: 1210 Power: 206	Re: Flip4Mac - Windows Media for QuickTime Originally Posted by NetRyder Oh ok. Yeah, that won't work. iTunes uses QT for its basic playback functionality. yeah, but you have to download quicktime everytime theres a itunes update. annoying "I'm on the server side. I don't know what side you're on"

January 12th, 2006	Top \| #12
muzikool Act your wage. Joined: December 2001 Location: Texas, USA Reputation: Yes, please. Posts: 7,626 Reputation: 2900 Power: 244	Re: Flip4Mac - Windows Media for QuickTime I was about to post about this here and then saw the thread. I've been putting off getting this because of the $10 price tag. Well, it's free now!

January 12th, 2006	Top \| #13
Mastershakes OSNN Veteran Addict Joined: July 2004 Location: Montreal Posts: 1,721 Reputation: 1040 Power: 136	Re: Flip4Mac - Windows Media for QuickTime Originally Posted by NetRyder This plugin isn't created by Microsoft. It's just being endorsed on the Windows Media site. That said, I agree - it would be nice to have a DirectShow filter that would allow us to play back QuickTime movies in WMP. QT Alternative I'm sure you are well aware of this, just thought I'd throw it on in here.

January 12th, 2006	Top \| #14
muzikool Act your wage. Joined: December 2001 Location: Texas, USA Reputation: Yes, please. Posts: 7,626 Reputation: 2900 Power: 244	Re: Flip4Mac - Windows Media for QuickTime Originally Posted by Mastershakes QT Alternative I'm sure you are well aware of this, just thought I'd throw it on in here. That's not an OS X-compatible program. If you don't want to use QuickTime on a Mac then you should use VLC.

January 12th, 2006	Top \| #15
Mastershakes OSNN Veteran Addict Joined: July 2004 Location: Montreal Posts: 1,721 Reputation: 1040 Power: 136	Re: Flip4Mac - Windows Media for QuickTime Originally Posted by Netryder DirectShow filter that would allow us to play back QuickTime movies in WMP. err. was talking bout Windows?

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rotjong OSNN Senior Addict Joined: January 2004 Location: The far side of nowhere Posts: 573 Reputation: 585 Power: 124	Re: Flip4Mac - Windows Media for QuickTime Originally Posted by Mastershakes err. was talking bout Windows? I took it as NetRyder talking about Windows, yes. I would be nice if Mac users could view WM* files using QuickTime or whatever and Windows users being able to view QuickTime files in WMP. To be honest I don't see why in heck they can't come to a mutual business agreement to do this. Maybe someday. I give Microsoft credit for suggesting another product since they are ending production and support for a Mac version of WMP. rotjong PS: It's not like I like QT or WMP but I do think that by default one should be able to play the differing formats on said OS w/o extra BS involved.

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SPeedY_B I may actually be insane. Joined: March 2002 Location: Midlands, England Posts: 15,800 Reputation: 2877 Power: 322	Re: Flip4Mac - Windows Media for QuickTime Note: Macintosh section. 1. SPeedYB.co.uk 2. CamPortal.co.uk 3. MacIRC.co.uk

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rotjong OSNN Senior Addict Joined: January 2004 Location: The far side of nowhere Posts: 573 Reputation: 585 Power: 124	Re: Flip4Mac - Windows Media for QuickTime Originally Posted by SPeedY_B Note: Macintosh section. True rotjong

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Mastershakes OSNN Veteran Addict Joined: July 2004 Location: Montreal Posts: 1,721 Reputation: 1040 Power: 136	Re: Flip4Mac - Windows Media for QuickTime Originally Posted by SPeedY_B Note: Macintosh section. Noted.

January 12th, 2006	Top \| #20
SPeedY_B I may actually be insane. Joined: March 2002 Location: Midlands, England Posts: 15,800 Reputation: 2877 Power: 322	Re: Flip4Mac - Windows Media for QuickTime The update has been released for use with QT 7.0.4 I've just installed it and deleted WMP9 from my system. 1. SPeedYB.co.uk 2. CamPortal.co.uk 3. MacIRC.co.uk