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Do you "like" the IINA project, assuming you're familar with it, and is there anything you can "take" from it? What are your thoughts on it? I used to always i
by jorl17 6y ago
Do you "like" the IINA project, assuming you're familar with it, and is there anything you can "take" from it? What are your thoughts on it?
I used to always install VLC in all my machines. One day, I found a file that had wonky audio -- it randomly sped up and slowed down, but in a somewhat bearable way (it was a 2h-movie,) like some weird flutter was going on. I didn't make much of it at the time. Later, I got another file that would randomly lose audio. As in, sometimes, the audio would cut for a while and then come back. Except I used to replay this file often and noticed it happen in different places every run -- this got me thinking it could have been a software issue.
At the time (this was roughly 4 years ago, I believe), I happened to see IINA mentioned somewhere, and I therefore gave it a go. It seemed to consume more CPU, but it didn't have the wonky audio in neither of these files. I became a fan and, while I keep VNC installed "just in case", I get this feeling that IINA has higher compatibility and a better interface. For example, IINA has what seems like a better algorithm for finding subtitles from a path, and it's just more well integrated with macOS.
I wish I could go back to VLC, but I keep feeling like it's going to fail me or that the UI isn't as polished/well-integrated into macOS. I hate that I feel this way because I honestly feel like I'm "betraying" this wonderful piece of software that is VLC.
I guess there isn't really another question. I'd like to say thanks, and here's to hoping that in the near future I'll go back to VLC. You have done a remarkable job and I think you should be extremely proud of yourself! VLC rocks! :)
- handedness 6y agoIINA is an excellent piece of software. I would love to see a linux build. VLC is still valuable for more technical edge cases, but I've had significant stability issues with VLC for many years and on all platforms. IINA has never crashed on me. It also addresses so many of my minor annoyances with VLC.
- saagarjha 6y agoIf it makes you feel any better, IINA ships with x264, dav1d, and libbluray ;) Speaking as someone who works on IINA, the team behind VLC is excellent and I'm very thankful for the work they do.