Media player that supports alpha

Question

Looking for the best media player for Windows that supports alpha channels.  VLC will play .mov files with alpha but the colors are distorted.  VLC won't play video of .MXF files, just audio.  Thanks in advance.

Warren Heaton · Accepted Answer

I'm not sure there is a good media player for that supports showing an embedded alpha channel - at least not one that is freeware.

I usually import files into an empty After Effects project and while they're all still selected in the Project panel press option/alt backslash to create a new Comp from selection with the Sequence Footage checkbox enabled. In addition to being able to quickly view the source footage over the Transparency Grid, there is an Alpha Only viewing option. Also, this allows viewing the source footage with color management.

Another quick way to check the alpha in multiple movies is to navigate to their location in Adobe Bridge, select them, and then choose Tools > Premiere Pro > Edit (Create a Sequence). As quick as your computer can launch Premiere Pro, you'll have a stingout of the clips to watch down. Like After Effects, the Sequence can be set to show the Transpareny Grid or the Alpha Only and also supports color management.

Fikri0D4D · Answer

Gom Player! https://www.gomlab.com/the Alpha channel defined as black, smooth playback.

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