What's new in ProVideoPlayer 3.6
Jun 18, 2023
- What's New:
- Support for macOS 13 Ventura.
- Action for layer transport controls - Play, Pause, or Jump to Time.
- What's Improved:
- Overlay and Keyhole masks.
- Closing the main window props for confirmation before closing the show.
- Improves the interaction and editing of the content scale in a target's custom scale editor.
- Clear actions will now use the current transition for a layer if one is not specified on the cue.
- What's Fixed:
- Option-drag copy behavior in the action view.
- Effect build duration was ignored when changing as part of a cue.
- Selecting transitions and masks with DMX.
- Timecode value not saving when set in the inspector.
- Effects presets not triggering with DMX.
New in ProVideoPlayer 3.5 (Oct 21, 2022)
- New Features:
- Hardware accelerated decoding for H.264, HEVC, and ProRes videos
- Redesigned media inspector
- Create duplicate Target Sets
- Create NDI outputs with custom resolutions
- Update an existing cue with a new snapshot
- Set the render clock source to a specific output or input device
- Changes & Improvements:
- Adds indicator to cue thumbnail when actions have assigned transitions
- Clearing a layer will now use the layer's current transition
- Snapshots now include the default transition assignment
- General performance improvements with Metal rendering
- Improves color accuracy when for rendering images with embedded color profiles
- Improves JPEG rendering performance
- Improves reliability when using Syphon inputs with Metal
- Fixes an issue with SDI and NDI inputs not rendering
- Fixes effect transitions not respecting the dissolve duration
- Fixes flicker than can occur while transitioning from a video to an image
- Numerous other bug fixes and stability improvements
New in ProVideoPlayer 2.1.6 Build 16013 (May 11, 2017)
- Mask: PNGs only render on Output 1
- Registration error from offline to online PVP
- Network-Cloning to slave crash
- Layers view not showing all layers
- Output turns on when making changes to Output Screens in Output Editor
- Last Transition in Macro is used for All Items
- Crash when cloning Master to Slave
New in ProVideoPlayer 2.1.4 Build 16009 (Mar 30, 2017)
- Midi Notes not received
- Crash when playing audio files
- Cloning Master to Slave causes crash on Slave machine
- Reordering playlists on a slave machine from the master causes the slave to crash
New in ProVideoPlayer 2.1.3 Build 15056 (Feb 22, 2017)
- Setting the Midi Cues in PVP2 resets once going back to edit them
- Can't delete Looks or Look Layers
- Masks and Layers can't be deleted in Sierra
New in ProVideoPlayer 2.1.2 Build 15044 (May 12, 2016)
- #8186 - Images in Timecode playlists corrupts Show file
- #8359 - Audio blip at the start of some video files
- #8360 - Timecode enhancements
New in ProVideoPlayer 2.1.1 Build 15036 (Mar 26, 2016)
- #4583 - Audio - Cover art flashes at start of playback
- #5104 - Last MIDI note entered not present (should be like in ProPresenter)
- #5366 - Resizing targets has unexpected results
- #7351 - Macro thumbnails are not saved
- #7539 - User Interface: Does not resize with resizing of the main window
- #7832 - Problem with removing Output device in editor
- #7895 - Manual Mode starts on whatever the last channel was set to
- #7900 - Playlist is immediately selected when dropping a clip to it
- #7914 - Can't delete Looks or Look Layers
- #7917 - PVP playlists will not import
- #7934 - Can't assign keys to Macros
- #8186 - Images in Timecode playlists corrupts Show file
New in ProVideoPlayer 2.1.1 Build 15033 (Mar 12, 2016)
- Fixed issues:
- #5104 - Last MIDI note entered not present (should be like in ProPresenter)
- #5366 - Resizing targets has unexpected results
- #7351 - Macro thumbnails are not saved
- #7539 - User Interface: Does not resize with resizing of the main window
- #7832 - Problem with removing Output device in editor
- #7895 - Manual Mode starts on whatever the last channel was set to
- #7900 - Playlist is immediately selected when dropping a clip to it
- #7914 - Can't delete Looks or Look Layers
- #7934 - Can't assign keys to Macros
New in ProVideoPlayer 2.1.1 Build 15031 (Jan 28, 2016)
- Fixed issues:
- #4445 - In manual mode, Thumbnail should be for A clip, not B clip
- #5104 - Last MIDI note entered not present (should be like in ProPresenter)
- #5366 - Resizing targets has unexpected results
- #7351 - Macro thumbnails are not saved
- #7539 - User Interface: Does not resize with resizing of the main window
- #7895 - Manual Mode starts on whatever the last channel was set to
- #7914 - Can't delete Looks or Look Layers
New in ProVideoPlayer 2.1.0 build 15016 (Sep 9, 2015)
- Way to notify current Scheduler status
- Tile effect display issue when other effect is enabled
- Play button doesn't update when changing from a paused video
- Previous videos visible through Image Blur
- Edge blur doesn't effect all edges?
- Mouse goes away on single screen move when toggling the output on and off
- New looks aren't added in logical order
- Show mask path tool lines on output in real-time
- Per-clip Playback Rate does not work
- Volume control in Cue Inspector does affect preview
- Undo Target resize doesn't work
- Can't control Location parameter in ColorWave Effect via DMX
- Output turns off after making changes to Custom Output Bounds
- Linking or unlinking an Output turns off the output
- Workspace view doesn't show the output design
- Text Stream doesn't show on third Output
- If still image is showing, undo in the editor does not update output
- Media Cue Custom name does not save unless enter is pressed.
- Re-order Target Sets
- Reorder Looks menu
- When scrubbing in paused mode, video begins playing on mouseup
- Command clicking on menu bar to get path of show causes window to move
- Call "Default" transition "Cut" in main transitions menu
- Undo Move Screen doesn't work on Rotation
- Odd text box in Preferences allowing numbers and letters
- Color Adjustment doesn't work on still images
- Startup options for output window
- Text Stream that has been cleared, briefly displays again upon a clear all
- Cut Transition Doesn't Work on Individual Files
- Color Adjustment filter causes issues with still images
- In Points on Media don't work on First Play Through
- Layer preview counters don't update for custom in-point/out-point settings
- Manual Mode: Audio doesn't play back from video files
- Play Rate Slider in layers not working
- Issues Exporting/Importing playlists
- Command E shortcut on Slave tab pulls up Master's editor
- Network doesn't update connection status
- Push to Nodes does not send look cues
- Change wording for fade in/out
- Problem linking outputs with TH2G
- transition ignored if video ends and is set to stop
- Triggering key maps have slow reaction
- Items are still live when Learning Key Mapping
- Key Mapping doesn't trigger items on Slave
- Incorrect triggering with Key Mapping
- Mask feathering needs some work
- Adjusting Play Rate stops clip
- Clear All key mapping is reset after program restart
- targets don't move with the output
- no output with new show
- Mask: only the first shape can be feathered, others disappear
- Changing Play Rate does not work on layers
- Cues not highlighted with Go To Next or Go to Cue updates
- Image Blur does not work at all on still images
- Image Blur is spelled wrong
- Clear Cues in Macros no longer indicated on Macro thumbnail
- Add "Turn output on upon startup" option
- schedule doesn't go away when deleting
- Yosemite: playlist name is covered by "highlight color" when dragging media into playlist
- Crash when enabling DMX with ArtNet signal present
- Key Mapping not saved for "Clear" cues
- Shortcut Keys for Changing Looks interfere with OS X "Screenshot" Shortcuts
- Play rate labels not centered
- Masks are not cloned to slaves
- Masks are not triggered on slaves
- Cue thumbnail updates when it shouldn't
- You have to click the play button twice in the cue inspector
- If output settings change you have to press Command-1 twice to activate output
- Hot Folders don't handle sequential files properly
- Macros won't fire if there is an unassigned cue
- Window doesn't scroll to keep active cue in view
- Can't use arrow keys to advance between Layers or Targets in Editor
- Moving a layer changes what's shown on the grid
- Macros disregard layer order
- Re-establish network/text stream connections
- Gap in Layers when crossing between two or more output screens
- Export Playlist issues
- Show names of files in Macro list
- Make Macro Editor Window larger?
- Keep Macro editor open until I close it?
- Make Media inspector more friendly to Macros?
- Clear Cues cannot be added to macros
- A macro should be able to be inspected without content?
- 1x button in play rate slider crashes PVP2
- Text Stream outline is rendered differently
- Mouse shows on secondary monitor in manual mode
New in ProVideoPlayer 2.0.9 Build 14105 (Aug 5, 2015)
- File > Save disables Slave outputs
- White (or black) line appears during transition on displays with a spanning target and split output
- Video pause at end of transitions with Macros
- Re-establish network/text stream connections
- Export Playlist issues
New in ProVideoPlayer 2.0.8 Build 13385 (Apr 21, 2015)
- Play rate needs work
- File > Save disables Slave outputs
- Master "clear text" doesn't clear text on slaves
- Master doesn't communicate with Masks on Slaves
- Video Loop and Video/Audio Sync issue
- PVP 2 crashes while trying to slice a source
- Cropping Target Source issue
- Playrate issue
New in ProVideoPlayer 2.0.7 Build 12580 (Nov 6, 2014)
- Video Loop and Video/Audio Sync issue
New in ProVideoPlayer 2.0.6 Build 12486 (Oct 14, 2014)
- Crackling in audio track
- Improved stability in Playlists
- Changing Play Rate does not work on layers
- Vertical Blend Incorrect
- Cursor hides on single output
- Sync videos from a macro
- New "Clone Playlists" to Network nodes
New in ProVideoPlayer 2.0.5 Build 12002 (May 29, 2014)
- Crash when using Live Video input
- Improved stability in Playlists
- Changing Play Rate does not work on layers
New in ProVideoPlayer 2.0.4 Build 11632 (Apr 9, 2014)
- #4615 - Scheduler Fixes
- #4632 - Master/Slave synchronization improvements
New in ProVideoPlayer 2.0.3 Build 11455 (Mar 5, 2014)
- #4518 - Clicking on a clip doesn't clear Select All
- #4540 - Master is out of sync on Go To Next end behavior
- #4541 - Screen output assignment can't be set from a remote slave tab
- #4542 - Issues working with Macros on a remote slave tab
- #4543 - Crash when pushing a playlist to slave nodes
- #4544 - Crash when disconnecting a slave with the layer editor window open for that slave tab on the master
- #4557 - Macros do not trigger video or clear cues on goToNext
- #4558 - StartPoint not observed
New in ProVideoPlayer 2.0.2 Build 11271 (Jan 24, 2014)
- #4448 - Non-Roman characters in filename cause crash, thumbnails fail to generate
- #4460 - Scheduler doesn't work
- #4473 - Drawing error can cause a crash
- #4476 - Rename "Color Effects: Filter" to "Color Effects: Mode" in DMX Setup
- #4486 - Go to random cue doesn't work in Hot Folders
- #4488 - Advanced Playback Behavior doesn't show correct settings
- #4494 - Options missing for "Playback Behavior" on images
- #4495 - Advanced" Playback behavior menu doesn't show chosen selection
- #4496 - Copied and Pasted Cues do not retain chosen "look
- #4497 - Cannot set a "Look Cue" for multiple selected media cues
- #4503 - Transition icon takes the place of Look icon in media cue
- #4507 - High DPI images display blurry
- #4510 - Some audio compressions produce "click" at high ranges
- #4511 - Call "Default" transition "Cut" in main transitions menu
- #4519 - Ensure transition out matches transition in
New in ProVideoPlayer 2.0.2 Build 11270 (Jan 23, 2014)
- Non-Roman characters in filename cause crash, thumbnails fail to generate
- Scheduler doesn't work
- Drawing error can cause a crash
- Rename "Color Effects: Filter" to "Color Effects: Mode" in DMX Setup
- Go to random cue doesn't work in Hot Folders
- Advanced Playback Behavior doesn't show correct settings
- Options missing for "Playback Behavior" on images
- Advanced" Playback behavior menu doesn't show chosen selection
- Copied and Pasted Cues do not retain chosen "look
- Cannot set a "Look Cue" for multiple selected media cues
- Transition icon takes the place of Look icon in media cue
- High DPI images display blurry
- Some audio compressions produce "click" at high ranges
- Call "Default" transition "Cut" in main transitions menu
- Ensure transition out matches transition in
New in ProVideoPlayer 2.0.1 Build 11169 (Jan 7, 2014)
- #4212 - Missing media
- #4378 - Importer Process Review/Improve
- #4397 - GoToNext command sent from master to slaves rather than explicit clip offset
- #4414 - Should not be able to delete last video layer
- #4428 - Crash when disabling DMX communications with active Art-Net device
- #4436 - Adding new layers puts target on wrong layer
- #4437 - Image causes crash in manual mode
- #4438 - Text stream reveals not working
- #4439 - Better generator for goto random
- #4440 - Trigger after search not accurate
- #4441 - Can not select past 10th playlist on network slave
- #4442 - Opt out of crash report warning in preferences
- #4443 - Alphabetize the tabs of network slaves
- #4444 - Test image does not trigger
- #4461 - Missing Content that is found in the search paths should update the stored path
- #4462 - Macros cause the wrong cue to open in the Cue Inspector
New in ProVideoPlayer 2.0 Build 11015 (Dec 6, 2013)
- #4416 - ProVideoPlayer 2 Public Release
New in ProVideoPlayer 1.4.2 Build 4972 (Dec 28, 2011)
- Fix DMX remote FadeToBlack (see: Forum Thread 6478 )
- Fix Properties Inspector for Lion (OS X 10.7)
- Remove Preference Window from View when switching Applications
- Auto Bring to Front at launch
New in ProVideoPlayer 1.2.7 (Sep 10, 2008)
- Fixed Bug in Quicktime 7.5 update.
- Fixed Enable check box in Network Preferences.