Watch films, show episodes and other videos on a computer rather than on a television
Watch films, show episodes and other videos on a computer rather than on a television
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What is BS.Player
BSPlayer is a fully featured media player that can be used to playback video or audio files. The player installs easily and can be automatically associated with supported file formats. BSPlayer supports most major file formats and can connect to streaming sources online as well. The player has several interesting features and a few drawbacks.
Convenient Control Options
BSPlayer has both mouse and keyboard controls for convenient playback. The mouse can be used with traditional menus in the interface. There are also keyboard shortcuts that make it easy to swap playback modes, stop the video and switch to full screen. Users can control playback by setting custom chapters or other markers so it is easy to skip through media files without the click of a button.
Support for Many Formats and Codecs
BSPlayer supports all of the most common video and audio formats in use today. This includes modern DVD encoding. The application will automatically find and download any codecs that are needed for playback. This makes it unnecessary to micromanage the codecs on a system between sessions.
Customizable Appearance
Like many media players today, the appearance of BSPlayer can be customized in several ways. This is done through a skinning system. Users can download premade skins that improve the appearance of the program. Skins are available showcasing sports teams, pop culture icons and abstract patterns.
Streaming TV and Radio Options
BSPlayer has integrated functionality for live streaming media. The player can connect to streaming Internet radio stations. It even includes a listing of stations after installation. It can connect to streaming online TV stations as well, although these must be added manually to the player. The pro version of the player can buffer streaming audio and video for smoother playback.
Initial Interface Is Small
A drawback is that the default interface for BSPlayer is small and hard to read. It initially appears as a small rectangle. The buttons and options are only a few pixels across, making them difficult to click. There is no way to resize the default interface.
Video Capture and Recording Features
BSPlayer includes several video capture and recording features. The program can capture screen shots of a video while it is playing. It can also capture video clips of whatever is being played and save them to a separate file for viewing later. The pro version of the software allows video capture and saving of streaming audio and video from nearly any source including popular online websites.
No Instructions Included
A major drawback is that there are no instructions or manual included with BSPlayer. There is not even a help option on the main menu. Although most of the features are self-explanatory, some are not. It will take some trial and error to discover and customize all of the different features the player offers to get the best playback possible.
Pros
- Supports many different codecs and file formats
- Customizable Interface
- Convenient playback controls
- Capture and save audio and video
Cons
- Default interface is awkward and small
- No help or instructions
- Free version uses a video watermark