Playing 3 or 4 avi files in succession ? Can't do !

Question

how do i simply play 3 or 4 avi files in succession, not all at once ?
Seems like a simple request. Win Movie Player does it. Nothing in QT Pro
manual about this simple (I thought) task ?? And then perhaps repreat
the sequence.

Answer 1

Seems like a simple request. Win Movie Player does it. Nothing in QT Pro manual about this simple (I thought) task ??
QT is designed primarily for the simultaneous playback of multiple tracks or movies. The player app does not contain any internal "playlist" capabilities as such.
how do i simply play 3 or 4 avi files in succession, not all at once ?
Simplicity is in the eye of the beholder. There are several ways to do this. You could, for instance,
1) If the AVI compression formats are compatible with iTunes/your QT component configuration, you could place the audio and video data in an MOV file container, add them to iTunes, and place them in an playlist for playback.
2) You could create an Automator app which would play multiple AVI files or folders/subfolders of AVI files (in MOV containers) dropped on the app in a sequential manner.
3) You could create a "reference" movie (i.e., a pseudo "playlist) whose pointers point the the AVI files you want played in the order desired.
4) Use an alternative third-party player which includes an internal playlist.
And then perhaps repreat the sequence.
Easy, simply save the "Reference" movie mentioned above with the "Loop" option set.
In short there are many ways to do what you want. However, only you can decide which is the simplest for your purpose.