- QuickTime has seen extensive changes since its development by Apple in 1991 when it was just a multimedia add-on. Its earlier versions were only designed for Mac OS until version 4 (released in 1999), which was introduced to Windows 95, 98 and NT. As time has passed, QuickTime has evolved by supporting additional codecs such as H.264 and AVCHD, which were introduced with version 7 in 2005. In addition, there are new QuickTime updates that are available for download before a new version is released.
- QuickTime is a cross-platform media player that is used by websites and media players. It is used by thousands of software programs to deliver media on the Internet through streaming and video sharing. QuickTime is an essential program especially for video editors who use Avid Xpress and Final Cut Pro because most of the editing done on these programs is performed using a QuickTime workflow. QuickTime allows you to stream live and on-demand media on your desktop and mobile phone to deliver to a radio station.
- QuickTime allows you to play audio and video files of multiple formats such as MP3, AAC and MPEG. It also allows you to compress videos using multiple codecs such as MP4, AVI, FLV and the popular H.264 codec that delivers stunning picture quality over smaller files. With its cinematic full screen playback mode and surround sound capabilities, Quicktime allows you to watch movies easily from your computer. It also includes audio and video capture capabilities, which can be accomplished easily using a Firewire cable attached to your camcorder.
- With QuickTime player, you can create movies/videos (see Resources) using a camcorder connected to your computer. Once your camcorder is connected to the computer using the Firewire port, you can launch QuickTime and select "New Movie Recording" from the file menu and begin capturing and editing movies. During the editing process, you can add simple effects such as fade-ins and fade-outs as well as adjust the audio quality settings. You can also preview the video before beginning the export process.
- Exporting videos with QuickTime involves turning your edited footage into a finalized movie. When exporting edited footage, QuickTime allows you to select from a number of codecs and formats depending on the device that you are exporting the footage for. QuickTime allows you to export and create movies for multiple devices such as iPods, iPhones and MP3 players. Because it includes the default export settings for multiple devices, you can be assured that videos will be both in the right display formats and with high resolutions.
