To rotate a video while it's playing in Media Player Classic, you can simply use the built-in context menu option. This allows you to adjust the video's orientation during playback without needing to re-encode the file.
Step-by-Step Guide to Rotating Video Playback
Media Player Classic (MPC) offers a straightforward way to rotate the video display during playback. This is useful for videos recorded in the wrong orientation (e.g., portrait mode on a landscape device).
Here's how to do it:
- Open Your Video: First, launch your video file using Media Player Classic. You can do this by dragging the file into the MPC window, or by right-clicking the video file and selecting "Open with" > "Media Player Classic".
- Right-Click the Screen: While the video is playing, right-click anywhere on the video screen within the Media Player Classic window. This action will open a context menu with various options.
- Select "Rotate": From the context menu, hover over or click the "Rotate" option. A sub-menu will appear, offering different rotation angles (e.g., 90 degrees, 180 degrees, 270 degrees).
- Choose Your Desired Rotation: Select the specific rotation angle that correctly orients your video. The video display will immediately adjust to your chosen rotation.
This method rotates the video output on your screen, but it does not permanently alter the original video file. If you close and reopen the video, it will revert to its original orientation.
Alternative Video Players for Rotation
While Media Player Classic provides basic playback rotation, other media players also offer similar or more advanced features for video manipulation during playback.
- VLC Media Player: A popular alternative, VLC Media Player is well-known for its extensive codec support and features. It supports various video transformations, including rotation, mirroring, and cropping, accessible through its "Tools" > "Effects and Filters" menu. VLC often provides more comprehensive options for live video adjustments compared to MPC.
Using the "Rotate" function in Media Player Classic is a quick and effective way to fix video orientation issues during playback.
