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Updated:	07-01-11 05:17 AM
Created:	10-29-10 10:03 AM
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WoWVid

Version: 1.6-40200

by: Dridzt, nikki

Update for a long abandoned and currently unavailable addon. (original author: Norpse)
WoWVid lets the user create a viewport (in reality a specifically colored texture)
that allows them to watch videos in overlay mode while in the game.

*new* Ability to save the current settings as a preset,
for easier switching between media players.
Also comes with default presets for VideoLAN and KMPlayer now.

Prompted by the discussion here.

Working status
AddOn: YES
Overlay: Yes (according to user reports for VideoLAN player, KMPlayer and GOM Player)

The in-game addon is fixed and working with WoW 4.0.1.

VLC and KMPlayer instructions courtesy of Garual
You will probably also need from WoW to go into
Game Menu -> Video -> Graphics -> Display Settings and set to "Windowed (Fullscreen)."

Originally Posted by Garual

VideoLAN Player

start VLC
click Tools
Preferences
go under Video
make sure Accelerated video output is on
for Output select DirectX(DirectDraw)
start playback
start WoW
set WoWVid to R:0 G:0 B:1
place WoWVid window over the VLC one

The KMPlayer

start KMPlayer
press F2
click on Video Processing
select tab Renderer
for Renderer choose Overlay mixer
start playback
start WoW
set WoWVid to R:15 G:0 B:15
place WoWVid window over the KMPlayer one

Note: On Windows Vista/Seven you may need to start your media application via right-click -> run as administrator,
or switch WoW to "Windowed(Fullscreen)" from Game Menu, Video, Graphics, Display Mode.

v1.6-40200
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- .toc update, compatible with Rage of the Firelands (4.2)

v1.6-40100
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- toc update

v1.6-40000
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- Ability to load, save and delete presets. (Dridzt)

v1.51-40000
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- Don't capture mouse when locked (can target and mouse-turn through WoWVid window) (Dridzt)
- Make options window drag-able from title. (Dridzt)
- Throttle OnUpdate for better performance. (Dridzt)

v1.50-40000
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- Initial release (Dridzt)
- Update for 4.0.x compatibility (Dridzt)

Archived Files (4)

File Name	Version	Size	Author	Date
WoWVid	1.6-40100	18kB	Dridzt	04-29-11 02:47 AM
WoWVid	1.6-40000	17kB	Dridzt	11-06-10 03:32 PM
WoWVid	1.51-40000	16kB	Dridzt	10-29-10 08:45 PM
WoWVid	1.5-40000	16kB	Dridzt	10-29-10 10:03 AM

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07-03-11, 05:43 PM

Verttex

Super Monkey

Forum posts: 294

File comments: 22

Uploads: 2

Originally posted by Dridzt
Are you on Windows 7?
Did you try the suggestion at the bottom of the addon description?

Did both of those.

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07-02-11, 05:08 AM

Dridzt

A Molten Giant

Forum posts: 668

File comments: 667

Uploads: 66

Originally posted by Verttex
Can't seem to see it, just see black screen.

Are you on Windows 7?
Did you try the suggestion at the bottom of the addon description?

Note: On Windows Vista/Seven you may need to start your media application via right-click -> run as administrator,
or switch WoW to "Windowed(Fullscreen)" from Game Menu, Video, Graphics, Display Mode.

07-01-11, 12:13 PM
Verttex Super Monkey Forum posts: 294 File comments: 22 Uploads: 2	Can't seem to see it, just see black screen. __________________

11-07-10, 07:32 AM
gossipgirlxo A Deviate Faerie Dragon Forum posts: 10 File comments: 75 Uploads: 1	awesome idea. I have no use for it now but will use it while leveling in cata. ty

11-03-10, 02:50 AM
Dridzt A Molten Giant Forum posts: 668 File comments: 667 Uploads: 66	Just a note, that due to the way Vista/Seven elevate privileges for full-screen applications, there's good chances you will not manage to get the video play "through" even if you have setup WoWVid r,g,b properly for your media player when WoW is in true full-screen. There's 2 ways around that: 1. Right click your media player shortcut and select "run as administrator". 2. Go into WoW Video options and select "Windowed(Fullscreen)" Last edited by Dridzt : 11-04-10 at 09:09 AM.

11-03-10, 01:45 AM

nikki

A Deviate Faerie Dragon

Forum posts: 13

File comments: 13

Uploads: 1

Originally posted by p3lim
Before I got a second screen I had my player just on top of wow (windowed mode ofcourse), worked fine.

The main advantage to this setup is that it is minimal (you don't get the player's UI showing above your WoW content). You can also interact with the game world through the video. If an enemy runs behind your video you can click through to target them.

Last edited by nikki : 11-03-10 at 02:03 AM.

11-03-10, 01:39 AM
nikki A Deviate Faerie Dragon Forum posts: 13 File comments: 13 Uploads: 1	This addon will work with any media player that supports "overlay mode". What this addon does is it takes advantage of how video is rendered by most media players. Heres a little tip on how to get the correct color. Make sure whatever player you want to use (KMPlayer, VLC, GOM, whatever) is running in an overlay mode. Then while playing media in it use printscreen. Paste your printscreen in a program like paint. You should not see a still of your media but just a blank box. Use the color finder to match your blank box to an RGB value. Thats the color you want the WoWVid addon to be running in. Now you should place the media player to be where you want it run when you have the game running. Open your WoW client and set the RGB value you found above in the addon. Now you can drag around the box to where you place the media player in the background. You should now see your media =)

11-01-10, 12:46 PM
Tobbe8716 An Aku'mai Servant Forum posts: 36 File comments: 344 Uploads: 13	This is just awsome. Nice work __________________ Arp UI oUF_Arp

10-31-10, 12:34 PM

p3lim

Darth

Forum posts: 901

File comments: 1114

Uploads: 24

Originally posted by Byakko Wouldn't the window just go back behind if you try to interact in the WoW window? Because that's what happens to mine. [/b]

Never happened as far I remember, but this could be different from player to player, don't know.

10-30-10, 09:19 AM
Byakko A Murloc Raider Forum posts: 6 File comments: 40 Uploads: 0	Yes! Now I can watch South Park while I grind Kurenai/whatever reps ;D Thank you thank you! PS: I remember once though that someone found out a way to play a video right in WoW (this one appears to be making a 'peephole' to the window behind). Is that still possible, to play a video natively in WoW itself? Edit to P3lim: Wouldn't the window just go back behind if you try to interact in the WoW window? Because that's what happens to mine. Last edited by Byakko : 10-30-10 at 09:20 AM.

10-30-10, 05:43 AM
p3lim Darth Forum posts: 901 File comments: 1114 Uploads: 24	Before I got a second screen I had my player just on top of wow (windowed mode ofcourse), worked fine.

10-29-10, 03:53 PM
Mechrior A Flamescale Wyrmkin Forum posts: 146 File comments: 80 Uploads: 0	woot this is PERFECT for me as I am always trying to watch old tv shows while grinding or doing heroics!!!! ty ty ty ty ty ty ty ty ty I can also comfirm this works with GOM Player __________________ When the light in your heart shines, The rest of the world will pale in comparison

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