Apple introduces next-generation version of default media player QuickTime X, a major leap forward that advances modern media and Internet standards. Take a close look at it, you’ll find some significant changes.
The new QuickTime X features a simplified and “uncluttered” interface for playback. The playback controls have been removed from the bottom bar and have been moved to an on-screen layer when you mouse over a video. The general effect is that you only see the black title bar in Snow Leopard and the rest of the interface disappears so you can focus your attention on the video itself. A nice little touch and I think very easy for most people that are used to the keyboard controls from previous incarnations of QuickTime Player or iTunes.
For consumers, there won’t be a Pro version. Any version will allow simple editing, video/audio capture, and allow you to “publish your media to MobileMe or YouTube — without worrying about codec formats or resolutions.” We’re not sure if you’ll be able to save as a QuickTime movie or source file as before, but the removal of some previous limits will make QuickTime the snappy iMovie substitute it could be. Plus, QuickTime X will allow you to use any web server to stream live video over HTTP.
