What's New in QuickTime 4.1

Overview

This document provides you with a list of changes from QuickTime 4 to QuickTime 4.1, as well as new features and capabilities available in this software release. It is intended to supplement the information provided in the QuickTime 4 API Reference.

If you are a QuickTime API-level developer or a QuickTime content creator or provider, you should read this document.

Contents

Summary of Changes and Enhancements

SMIL Support

QuickTime SMIL Extensions

SMIL Importer Implementation

Movie Media Handler

New Movie Media Handler APIs

Support for Data URLs

URLs in Text Tracks

New Embed Tags

Support for an HTML Importer

Support for HTTP Streaming

Additional Cookie Support

64-bit File Offset Support for Mac OS 9

New Features For Creating More Interactive Movies

Custom Wired Actions

API Additions

Support for M3U Playlists and .CEL Files

JavaScript Support

Sample JavaScript Usage

Introduction of Asynchronous Movie Loading

Support for Playback of VBR Audio

New Sound Manager APIs

Sound.h Updated

Changes to QuickTime for Java

AppleScript Support


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