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    VLC: no good for DVD viewing?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by stab master arson, Mar 22, 2008.

  1. stab master arson

    stab master arson Notebook Enthusiast

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    for those who use VLC, i was wondering if anyone else experiences slowdown or choppy playback when watching DVD movies? i don't think it's a hardware issue, and it's not a constant problem. it's just annoying. can someone recommend a better app (not windows media player) for watching DVDs?
     
    stab master arson, Mar 22, 2008
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  2. blackbird

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    Never had that problem with vlc...are you sure direct rendering is enabled?

    You could try gomplayer, built in codecs for everything and very powerful player.
     
    blackbird, Mar 22, 2008
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    Dvd's play fine on VLC for me.
     
    McGrady, Mar 22, 2008
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    I did with the old 156 series drivers for my graphics card. Updated to 167 series and everything is fine and dandy. :)
     
    andygb40, Mar 22, 2008
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  5. thnksfrthmmrs

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    VLC used to have issues with my old computer so I'm guessing it has to do with drivers? I'm not sure.
     
    thnksfrthmmrs, Mar 22, 2008
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    Works for me, too.
     
    pixelot, Mar 22, 2008
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    Ive never had any problems with vlc running anything.
     
    NAS Ghost, Mar 22, 2008
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    VLC's amazing on Windows, never had any problems with it.
     
    srunni, Mar 22, 2008
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    VLC worked for me, but I believe there's no hardware acceleration. media player classic is a good alternative. I'd get it with the CCCP codec set. http://www.cccp-project.net/
    I like MPC more than VLC. It's nice to be able to access the controls while watching something fullscreen by moving the mouse down. It also handles subs much better than VLC, great for anime watching.
     
    jin07, Mar 22, 2008
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    What's MCP?
     
    McGrady, Mar 22, 2008
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    infact the USP of VLC is that it never lags... even if u feed it weird files...

    It eats anything u feed it.
    Although VLC doesnt give best quality.
     
    Nocturnal310, Mar 22, 2008
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    He meant to say MPC (media player classic)

    Thats what I like, it plays anything. May I ask which program does give the best video quality?
     
    blackbird, Mar 22, 2008
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    VLC works well and plays DVD's fine, but on my computer when I play DVD's with VLC they look like crap.

    Any recommendations for a better player?
     
    usapatriot, Mar 22, 2008
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  14. blackbird

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    have you tried gomplayer?
     
    blackbird, Mar 22, 2008
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    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Thanks, I will try it.
     
    usapatriot, Mar 22, 2008
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  16. blackbird

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    kewl post your results back here once you get the chance
     
    blackbird, Mar 22, 2008
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    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I will try. :)
     
    usapatriot, Mar 22, 2008
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    The best one, which is the most stable, and takes up the least resources is MPC, along with a codec pack.
     
    Gintoki, Mar 22, 2008
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    MPC with FFDshow stuff that comes with the CCCP provides the best video quality.
     
    jin07, Mar 22, 2008
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    I prefer to use CoreAVC when playing HD content though, as FFDshow may lag if you don't have a powerful enough processor.
     
    Gintoki, Mar 22, 2008
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    Yeah that's true, I was giving out a free option that I know of. Honestly, if I wanted to watch a DVD with the best picture I'd pick up an Oppo.
     
    jin07, Mar 22, 2008
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    so say if i have klite codec pack installed, I can remove that entirely, install cccp and everything will work just with better video quality if i use mcp?
     
    blackbird, Mar 24, 2008
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  23. Gintoki

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    Yes, just make sure to uninstall k-lite entirely during uninstall.
     
    Gintoki, Mar 24, 2008
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