howtoMediaPlayers



=Media Players=

How to...
... Get Windows Media Player ... Get Quicktime Player ... Get Real Player

NOTE: The program you use to listen to an audio clip or view a video will vary based on the format of the file and the media viewer(s) you have installed on your computer. Some media viewers can play more than one type of file, but you may need to use a specific media player for certain activities in your class. Most instructors try to be consistent and use audio and video files that can be viewed with one viewer. This is not always possible because of the original source of the material and other factors.I generally try to make my multimedia files run in Windows Media Player because it is so widely available.

... Get Windows Media Player

Windows Media Player []

If you use a computer with Windows operating system, you probably have Windows Media Player. You may not have the most recent version, though. When you do Windows Updates you may be prompted to update it or you may want to go to the site to download the latest version.

... Get Quicktime Player

QuickTime Player []

Quicktime started as the audio and video viewer for Macintosh but it is now cross-platforrn, meaning that it works with both Mac and Windows. Like many programs, they have a free version but they also offer other versions with additional features that you can purchase.

... Get Real Player

RealPlayer []

Real Player used to be more popular, but only occasionally do I come upon a file that needs to use it. I was never a fan because it seemed to take over your computer when you installed it. (I try to look for alternatives rather than download the program.) There is still a free version, but you have to search a little for it on their site.