[8:30 AM] Video Software, BTV, Updated With Performance Enhancements
Ben Bird has released version 3.2.2 of the video editing utility, BTV. BTV allows users to view video from a number of different sources. The new version includes bug fixes and performance enhancements. According to Mr. Bird:
BTV is the essential software for anyone with video input hardware. It allows you to easily view video from any video digitizing source, either full screen or in a window. It has been successfully tested with a number of video sources including various video input cards, TV cards, built-in video hardware, USB and FireWire video sources.
Features of BTV are as follows:
Full-screen video with no menu bar
Video in a window which can be dragged around the screen or resized
Automatic monitor resolution switching to the resolution of your choice (usually 640x480 or 800x600) and back to the original resolution on quit
Multiple monitor support - play full screen video on one monitor while you work on another
AppleScript support - main commands are scriptable
Can capture a PICT file, either straight to the desktop with an automatic file name or through the normal save dialog box
Can record a movie to disk using custom video and sound settings
Easy access buttons to control record, PICT capture and muting
Can black out other monitors on a multi-monitor system
Can disable screensaver and powersaver
Can adjust size of picture with arrow keys and sound volume with + and - keys
Can hide the mouse (this can be done automatically on startup)
Can spin down hard disks for less noise (this can be done automatically on startup)
Saves all video and sound settings
BTV 3.2.2 has a number of improvements over version 3.2.1:
Improved movie capture performance
Easy access buttons in title bar of the BTV window to control movie recording, PICT capture and sound muting
AppleScript enhancements: video height and width control added
Misc minor bug fixes
BTV is available as shareware for US$15. You can find more information at the BTV web site.
