ProVideoPlayer Changelog

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.