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Krypton · Apr 29, 2005, 04:04 AM

Check software update (for Panther).

Requires new Pro key unfortunately.

Randman · Apr 29, 2005, 04:07 AM

Yeah, what's up with that? When I opened QT this morning (on Tiger), it said 7.0 but the normal player. When I tried to enter my Pro registration number, it said the key wasn't valid.

Goldfinger · Apr 29, 2005, 04:08 AM

Originally Posted by Randman

Yeah, what's up with that? When I opened QT this morning (on Tiger), it said 7.0 but the normal player. When I tried to enter my Pro registration number, it said the key wasn't valid.

You need to buy a new one, as usual.

Krypton · Apr 29, 2005, 04:25 AM

It does stink slightly, but that's Apple for you

f1000 · Apr 29, 2005, 04:57 AM

The MPEG-2 component is now built-in. Not that this wasn't mentioned before. Also, no GPU decoding as far as I can tell.

There's a link to HD sample clips that's not working yet. I assume that these will be H.264 clips?

Millennium · 05:45 AM

Originally Posted by Krypton

It does stink slightly, but that's Apple for you

Indeed. The only time they've ever allowed a QTPro key to go across versions was QT4, which accepted QT3 keys (QT3 was the first to use this ridiculous system). It must be one hell of a moneymaker, or they wouldn't nickel-and-dime us so badly with it.

ajprice · Apr 29, 2005, 05:17 AM

MPEG 2 isn't built in, its still an add on component for $19.99

http://www.apple.com/quicktime/mpeg2/

JLL · Apr 29, 2005, 05:30 AM

Originally Posted by Krypton

It does stink slightly, but that's Apple for you

QT6 is three years old by now.

typoon · Apr 29, 2005, 05:44 AM

If you are using 10.4 you shouldn't need to download this unless this version is a different version number

Krypton · Apr 29, 2005, 05:53 AM

For those that are stingy, there is a serial floating around, for evaluation purposes of course

The share feature is quite cool - but how likely is it that the recipient will have QT 7 too? (i.e. movies sent as h.264)

f1000 · Apr 29, 2005, 06:01 AM

Originally Posted by ajprice

MPEG 2 isn't built in, its still an add on component for $19.99

http://www.apple.com/quicktime/mpeg2/

Hmm, I had done a check at the Apple Store and hadn't seen a new MPEG-2 component for QT 7.

Well then the good news is that you can use the old QT6 MPEG-2 component with QT7. Mine still works.

P · Apr 29, 2005, 12:36 PM

I don't really mind paying for Pro features like the editing stuff, but fullscreen mode? Seriously?

Millennium · Apr 29, 2005, 12:54 PM

Originally Posted by P

I don't really mind paying for Pro features like the editing stuff, but fullscreen mode? Seriously?

Exactly. Professional features are one thing, but unless I am mistaken QTPro is the only media player in existence which requires you to pay for fullscreen video. As marketshare statistics have showed, that feature is simply not worth money.

bradb28 · Apr 29, 2005, 01:02 PM

I got a bunch of divx movies, and when i try to play, th screen is white, and no audio.. i had divx on my computer befoer updating, and i installed it again, but still no video, any advice?

Randman · Apr 29, 2005, 01:26 PM

Originally Posted by bradb28

I got a bunch of divx movies, and when i try to play, th screen is white, and no audio.. i had divx on my computer befoer updating, and i installed it again, but still no video, any advice?

Reinstall the plug-ins.

bradb28 · Apr 29, 2005, 01:28 PM

gracias randman, got it to work

ManOfSteal · Apr 29, 2005, 01:33 PM

Silly question; however, if you were to upgrade to "QuickTime Pro" via the Apple Store on-line, do you get e-mailed a serial # immediately or do you have to wait for something in the mail?

typoon · Apr 29, 2005, 01:36 PM

Originally Posted by ManOfSteal

Silly question; however, if you were to upgrade to "QuickTime Pro" via the Apple Store on-line, do you get e-mailed a serial # immediately or do you have to wait for something in the mail?

Yes you get it in the mail. I just did it this morning.

ManOfSteal · Apr 29, 2005, 01:52 PM

Originally Posted by typoon

Yes you get it in the mail. I just did it this morning.

Cool, thanks for the information.

typoon · Apr 29, 2005, 01:54 PM

Np anytime Manofsteal.

jasong · Apr 29, 2005, 01:56 PM

Originally Posted by typoon

Yes you get it in the mail. I just did it this morning.

Really? I bought mine this morning and my key was displayed on the online receipt. It was then emailed to me.

It does say it will be mailed to me in 3-5 days, but I had it in 3-5 seconds.

TETENAL · Apr 29, 2005, 01:58 PM

Originally Posted by ManOfSteal

Cool, thanks for the information.

The code was on the "print this for your files" receipt web page that came right after purchasing, but the code was not mailed to me. So before you wait for the code have a closer look at your printout.

Did QuickTime 6 have controls for brightness and contrast? I seem to remember that, but I can't find such a feature in the QuickTime 7 Pro player.

VValdo · Apr 29, 2005, 02:01 PM

Quicktime 7 is supposed to be a pretty big deal, so here's something to read while you're downloading. In fact, if you haven't read this entire review, I highly recommend it.

W

typoon · Apr 29, 2005, 02:11 PM

Originally Posted by jasong

Really? I bought mine this morning and my key was displayed on the online receipt. It was then emailed to me.

It does say it will be mailed to me in 3-5 days, but I had it in 3-5 seconds.

That's what I meant. Was that I got it via email in a confirmation letter.

ericwass · Apr 29, 2005, 05:23 PM

So, please explain... I own Final Cut Pro, Motion and DVD Studio Pro - all of which require QT Pro and give you serial numbers. If I let Software Update install QT7 none of those serials will work. I have to pay again??? Could this be?

Alfonso · Apr 29, 2005, 06:17 PM

Originally Posted by bradb28

gracias randman, got it to work

Hey, exactly what plug-ins did you reinstall? where can i find them? i can't get it to work and have the white screen/no audio problem.

TheIceMan · Apr 29, 2005, 07:21 PM

I can't seem to download Quicktime 7. I've gone to the Apple link but it just hangs. I've tried Software Updates (and even deleting the old softwareupdate.plist for both admin and user. And still QT doesn't show up for me. Can someone please give me a direct link to download QT 7, please.

EDIT: Nevermind, I got it now. It seemed that Apple required an email address and wouldn't let me download until I gave them one. Bone heads!

TETENAL · Apr 29, 2005, 07:26 PM

Originally Posted by ericwass

So, please explain... I own Final Cut Pro, Motion and DVD Studio Pro - all of which require QT Pro and give you serial numbers. If I let Software Update install QT7 none of those serials will work. I have to pay again??? Could this be?

All of those apps might come with QuickTime Pro, but I doubt they require it. QuickTime Pro only unlocks features of the QuickTime Player and the QuickTime Plug-In, not QuickTime itself.

bradb28 · Apr 29, 2005, 11:55 PM

Originally Posted by Alfonso

Hey, exactly what plug-ins did you reinstall? where can i find them? i can't get it to work and have the white screen/no audio problem.

Sorry for not respondidng earlier, worked all night. I went to divx.com and reinstalled it, even after a few minutes it didnt work. I messed around with dashboard for a bit and when I tried to play it again it worked.. weird.

f1000 · Apr 30, 2005, 04:43 AM

Originally Posted by TETENAL

Did QuickTime 6 have controls for brightness and contrast? I seem to remember that, but I can't find such a feature in the QuickTime 7 Pro player.

Yes it did. I haven't tried looking for it in QT 7, yet.