Every one thinks that VLC player is just
a shit which plays VIDEOS only .No looking around for codec if you are using VLC. I am gonna now
aware you guys about some of the
best ways to utilize VLC to the limit
extent
Play RAR files: Do you know VLC can play videos zipped inside RAR files? They play like normal video files and you can even use the seek
bar. If the RAR file is split into several
files, no problem. Just load the first
part (.part1.rar ) and it will
automatically take the rest of the parts
and play the whole file.
Listen to online radio: VLC includes hundreds of Shoutcast radio stations.
You just need to enable it through Media>Services Discovery>Shoutcast
radio listings. Now, open the Playlist and browse
through the stations and rock and roll
Download YouTube and other
online videos: First get the URL of the YouTube video page . Now click on Media>Open Network stream. Paste the URL and click Play. When VLC starts streaming your
videos click on Tools>Codec Information and at the bottom of the window you
will see a Location box. Copy the URL
and paste it on your browser’s
address bar The browser will now download the
file for you which you can save it to
your HD.
Record videos: With the new VLC, you can record videos during play time. The record button is hidden by
default. To see it, click on View>Advanced Control. The record button will now appear.
Clicking on the button while playing a
movie or video will start recording.
Clicking again to stop recording.
Play in ASCII mode: VLC media player has an mast ability, to playback
movies in ASCII art. To enable ASCII mode, open VLC media player and
click on Tools>Preferences. Open the section “Video†section and under “Output†select “Color ASCII art
video output†from the drop down
menu. Save it. Now play any video file
to enjoy the ASCII art
Converting Formats: Using VLC you can convert VIDEO and AUDIO formats. Supported formats are MP4, WMV, AVI, OGG, MP3 etc To use it : Go to Media>Convert/Save.
Load the file you want to convert
using the Add button and click
Convert.
Now choose the output format and
output file location.
RIP DVDs : VLC have a function names DVD ripper .. you must have never
used it Go to the Media menu and choose
Convert/Save. Click on the Disc
tab.Here you can adjust the Starting
Position and rip only specific titles or
chapters.Enter file name making sure
to end with .MPG, and start ripping. Click Save.
Hope you liked this
a shit which plays VIDEOS only .No looking around for codec if you are using VLC. I am gonna now
aware you guys about some of the
best ways to utilize VLC to the limit
extent
Play RAR files: Do you know VLC can play videos zipped inside RAR files? They play like normal video files and you can even use the seek
bar. If the RAR file is split into several
files, no problem. Just load the first
part (.part1.rar ) and it will
automatically take the rest of the parts
and play the whole file.
Listen to online radio: VLC includes hundreds of Shoutcast radio stations.
You just need to enable it through Media>Services Discovery>Shoutcast
radio listings. Now, open the Playlist and browse
through the stations and rock and roll
Download YouTube and other
online videos: First get the URL of the YouTube video page . Now click on Media>Open Network stream. Paste the URL and click Play. When VLC starts streaming your
videos click on Tools>Codec Information and at the bottom of the window you
will see a Location box. Copy the URL
and paste it on your browser’s
address bar The browser will now download the
file for you which you can save it to
your HD.
Record videos: With the new VLC, you can record videos during play time. The record button is hidden by
default. To see it, click on View>Advanced Control. The record button will now appear.
Clicking on the button while playing a
movie or video will start recording.
Clicking again to stop recording.
Play in ASCII mode: VLC media player has an mast ability, to playback
movies in ASCII art. To enable ASCII mode, open VLC media player and
click on Tools>Preferences. Open the section “Video†section and under “Output†select “Color ASCII art
video output†from the drop down
menu. Save it. Now play any video file
to enjoy the ASCII art
Converting Formats: Using VLC you can convert VIDEO and AUDIO formats. Supported formats are MP4, WMV, AVI, OGG, MP3 etc To use it : Go to Media>Convert/Save.
Load the file you want to convert
using the Add button and click
Convert.
Now choose the output format and
output file location.
RIP DVDs : VLC have a function names DVD ripper .. you must have never
used it Go to the Media menu and choose
Convert/Save. Click on the Disc
tab.Here you can adjust the Starting
Position and rip only specific titles or
chapters.Enter file name making sure
to end with .MPG, and start ripping. Click Save.
Hope you liked this