Software Update: Apple Quicktime 5

dataworm writes: “Apple has released quicktime 5 for the Mac and Windows 95/98/NT/2000. The biggest improvements seem to be the accelerated DV codec and the support for MPEG1 and Flash 4. The player is now only available in English .”:

At 360°, QuickTime VR is hot. Featuring Cubic VR, immerse yourself in 360° worlds. Check out the QuickTime Cubic VR Gallery. Media Skins. Now custom interfaces can be delivered with your media, putting the power into the author’s hands. MPEG-1 capabilities. Play back MPEG-1 content locally or streamed over the Internet. Enhanced DV Codec. Enables you to render digital video faster than ever before. News Flash. QuickTime 5 features Flash 4, so you can utilize the power of Flash to customize your interactive experience. Enhanced AppleScript support. Automate most any work flow with AppleScript (an exclusive benefit for Mac users) including the ability to turn any QuickTime file into a self-presenting, self-closing movie. Sound advice. The new music synthesizer in QuickTime 5 supports DLS files and SoundFonts, so you get even richer audio capabilities.