Apple Trailers Downloads
I visit Apples Trailers website occasionally to check out the newest upcoming movies and to get a first impression of movies to decide whether I'm interested in watching one in cinema or not.
It happens that I sometimes come upon a trailer that I want to download to watch again, or show a friend who does not have Internet.
There are unfortunately no download links on Apples Trailers site and so began my search for a way to download those videos to my system.
The easiest way that I discovered was to use the excellent Greasemonkey script called Apple Trailer Downloads HD+ which does exactly what the name suggests.
Update: The extension is no longer working since the Userscripts website has been taken down. While there is a mirror site available, the script requires additional downloads from the original site and since it is no longer available, won't work anymore.
Probably the best option right now is provided by Savedo. It is an online service that you can paste trailer links into (the page trailers are listed on) and it will display download links for all trailers on that page so that you can download them to your system.
It adds a little box to the right lower corner of the screen with direct download links to the movies listed on the page. The box appears when you open a page on Apples website with the trailer links that would play in your browser.
It happens from time to time that the box does not appear because of a custom site that was designed for a movie. This is not a problem at all. Just click on the movie that you want to download and the box appears right when the movie starts to load.
Let me explain the process of installing the Greasemonkey extension for Firefox and the Apple Trailer Download script for it. Install the Greasemonkey extension for Firefox following the link given above. You do need to restart Firefox first and install the Apple Trailer Downloads script after the restart.
Once the extension and the script have been installed you can visit Apples Trailers page and download all the trailers that you want. Just remember to load the movie if the box does not appear by itself.
Check out our a manual way of download movie trailers from Apple's Trailer website if the above script does not work out for you, or if you are using a browser that is not Firefox.
As much as I like mpv.net, it’s a hassle to configure and customize. Sticking with mpc-be for now although MPV.net playback performance is second to none.
@Leo,
You seem to misunderstand the topic.
This topic is about “mpv”.
“Mpv.net” is a frontend product that provides its GUI (Graphical User Interface).
mpv.net:
Windows player similar to the “mpv”, with context menu, settings dialog, key map editor and support for C# and Python extensions.
mpv.net media player |
https://mpv-net.github.io/mpv.net-web-site/
GitHub – stax76/mpv.net: 🎞 mpv.net is a modern media player for Windows that works just like mpv. |
https://github.com/stax76/mpv.net#features
By the way, I have been a long-time user of VLC and MPC-BE.
Recently, I found “mpv.net” at ghacks.net and I am trying it out. I have good feeling on mpv.net and I like it.
A look at mpv.net, a mpv frontend with Everything integration – gHacks Tech News |
https://www.ghacks.net/2019/07/05/a-look-at-mpv-net-a-mpv-frontend-with-everything-integration/
UI is a HUGE part of what makes a program liked by many. Not everyone is interested in Vim-ming every facet of their life.
This will forever be a niche player for a very specific subset of people.
mpv is a popular project, but it’s unknown among end-users.
There’s got to be an easier way…
https://github.com/mpv-player/mpv/wiki/Applications-using-mpv
SMPlayer is a GUI front-end for MPV.
https://www.smplayer.info/
Another one is MPC-QT which is similar to MPC-HC/BE. You will have to compile it though.
https://github.com/ahjolinna/mpc-qt
mpv is a fork of MPlayer. SMPlayer is a graphical font-end for both MPlayer and mpv; users can select either one in the preferences. I can’t see a reason to use mpv without this user-friendly, highly customizable and cross-platform front-end.
I could launch mpc-be and do all these adjustments along with dozens of others within seconds using the convenience of its UI. imo the only thing that could make mpc-be better would be to update its ui to match modern OS, oh and port it to Linux!
I wish there was a version of MPC with thumbnail navigation previews, color management and a contrast/brightness/sat/hue context menu that wasn’t buried. Neither MPC-HC nor BE hit all three.
I continue to use PotPlayer; VLC is equivalent but the cone is creepy. They both can be customized tremendously.
Can’t see a reason to use any media player without a GUI. SMPlayer works well, the best mpv version I’ve used. Stock mpv or MPV.net work fine but the inconvenience is a deal killer.
Windows Media Player had color controls that could be added to the bottom of the frame, why they aren’t features in every media player, IDK. Vids are all different, some are unwatchable without some tweaking.
mpv(and by consequence mpv.net) are already better than potplayer. They are more customizable, more powerful, and extendable. They do what they are meant to which is play/open media files(images, audio and videos). Just because you don’t have a GUI for all the settings, does not mean it’s less functional. mpv is meant to be minimalist by design.
@schrodingecat
Really? Not having a GUI absolutely makes mpv less useable. I never said it was less capable. Yeah, it’s pretty clear it’s a great minimalist niche product.
mpv has a pseudo-GUI called on-screen-controller, which is meant to make interaction with player easier for new users. mpv.net goes further ahead and provides a GUI for input and configurations. In the end, the things that actually matter first are playback quality, subtitle rendering and resource usage.
Or just use Potplayer which has proper (and full) customisation.
No player comes close at the moment (VLC is a few gens behind as usual)
That said it’s a decent front end for mpv – just lacking against what the best can do
mpv.net is not lacking. On the contrary, it is more ahead than potplayer and vlc. Try learning on how to use it, before you judge it cause it does not have the clicky GUI you see on the other two players. You will be surprised that using mouse and keyboard shortcuts is the way to go. mpv also has lots of customization. There are guides on the Internet showing what you can achieve by just copying files and/or lines of text.
I have a customised version of Potplayer with many keybinds I find useful.
Having to trawl through guides to do things is not a good user experience.
There’s good reasons why GUIs are popular.
mpv is a good user experience as you want it to be. The media player is meant to be minimalist by design while being extremely functional. mpv.net even has a GUI to modify the keybindings.
How do I disable the volume bar but keep seeing it in the top left corner? https://imgur.com/a/2UkUMBZ
Just copy & paste no-osd-bar in the mpv.conf
Thank you!
Just so you know, you don’t need the portable_config folder at all, just put the mpv.conf and/or input.conf file in the root folder next to mpv.exe
@schrodingercat,
Your comments are very useful.
In the official FAQ the unknown usage (practical) is complemented by your comment.
I just got to know mpv.net and “mpv” recently, so it’s very helpful.
At the same time, I also noticed the features of the original (mpv).
I thank you.
Please also comment on other Tips (useful techniques) that we should know.
Since you asked. Learn how the settings in mpv(or mpv.net) work by using them. My advise is to try slowly changing the configuration. Most of the settings people use are already available in the mpv.net config editor. Though there are things that are not available in the GUI, and you will be required to edit the mpv.conf and input.conf with a text editor. Always use the manual if you want to know more in depth on how things in mpv work. Use google for anything related to mpv, if you don’t understand the manual. If you want something simple, but don’t know how to achieve it, ask for help in a forum.
Manual:
https://mpv.io/manual/master/
Basic high quality video output profile:
profile = gpu-hq (goes into mpv.conf)
Tips & Tricks:
https://iamscum.wordpress.com/guides/videoplayback-guide/mpv-conf/
Discussion and third-party support:
https://www.reddit.com/r/mpv/
@schrodingercat,
It is very helpful because the reference point for that is clear.
Thank you very much!
@schrodingercat,
In response to your comment (Tips & Tricks, etc), I have posted a review about “mpv.net” on a portal site introducing free software in Japan.
Cheers
Postscript in the user reviews – freesoft100 |
https://freesoft-100.com/review/comment/17454/
Evaluation and usage of mpv.net – freesoft100 |
https://freesoft-100.com/review/mpv-net.html
The best and most powerful media player on earth is K-Lite Codec Pack (Mega) (Its embeded player is MPC-HC). Other great ones are PotPlayer and SMPlayer. And VLC is too well known to ignore 😉
I like MPV the best. Everything I need to do can be done by key binds. No clicking through menus.
i want change spect ratio ? how
edit file mpv.conf then type
–video-aspect-override=
reference = https://mpv.io/manual/master/#options-video-aspect-override
Is it possible to open a file, with other words, to load a file at the startup with a command in config?
Thanks!
yes open with Notepad run as administrator
Thank you, this helped me with a problem I had with mpv adhering to my OS’s DPI scaling options. I was able to add an exception to the .conf file and now mpv displays my video files in their native resolution