Basic Video Enhancements

I don't think many of us expect high-end video editing capabilities in future versions of LR. But it would be really nice if you could add some basic stuff:
Ability to rotate video in 90 degree increments
Ability to edit capture time (i.e., date created and modified) with support similar to photos (e.g., shift by x hours)
Ability to view (play) video directly within LR
Ability to embed a video into a slideshow and have it played along with photos

In case you're missing the corresponding source files: http://www.squared5.com/svideo/mpeg-streamclip-mac.html - basic editing
(MPEG-Playback Component required)

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(MPEG-Playback Component required)

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