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7mo ago

Does the screenshot feature capture at full video resolution or screen size?

Note-takers, this one's for you!

Here's how the screenshot feature works:

  • Full resolution capture grabs the video frame at the actual video resolution, not your viewport size

  • What you see is what you get if the video is 1080p or 4K, your screenshot reflects that

  • Instant download captured frame saves directly to your device

  • Keyboard shortcut enabled bind it to a key and capture frames without pausing

  • Works with filters if you've applied brightness/contrast adjustments, the screenshot captures that too

This is perfect for grabbing diagrams from Khan Academy lectures, code snippets from programming tutorials, or key slides from conference talks all at full quality.

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7mo ago

Does audio boost work independently of system volume for quiet lectures?

You just described the exact problem this feature was built to solve!

Yes the audio boost works independently of your system volume. Here's the breakdown:

  • Goes beyond 100% amplifies audio past the normal browser/system cap

  • Per-tab control boost volume on one video without blowing out your music in another tab

  • Great for quiet lectures recorded Zoom sessions, old lecture uploads, low-mic podcast videos

  • Adjustable levels you control how much boost, not just on/off

  • Real-time processing no lag, no re-buffering, works instantly

It uses the Web Audio API under the hood, which means it's amplifying the audio signal directly in the browser completely independent of OS-level volume controls.

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7mo ago

How does A-B looping work? Can I set multiple loop points for music study?

As a fellow believer in the power of repetition you're going to love this feature!

Here's how A-B Looping works in Video Controls Plus:

  • Set Point A mark where the loop starts (keyboard shortcut or UI button)

  • Set Point B mark where the loop ends

  • Auto-replay the video continuously loops between A and B until you clear it

  • Keyboard-driven set and clear loop points without touching the mouse

  • Frame-level precision great for catching that one tricky riff or chord transition

For music study specifically, pair this with the speed control (0.1x 16x) slow down a difficult passage to 0.5x, loop it 10 times, then gradually bring the speed back up. It's like having a practice room inside your browser.

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7mo ago

Does Video Controls Plus work on sites like Udemy, Coursera, and other e-learning platforms or Not?

Great question and the short answer is yes, it works across multiple video sites, not just YouTube!

Video Controls Plus is built as a universal HTML5 video controller, which means it hooks into the standard video element that most modern sites use. Here's what that means for you:

  • YouTube full support including speed, loops, filters, screenshots

  • Udemy, Coursera, Khan Academy works with their embedded HTML5 players

  • Vimeo, Dailymotion, Twitch same consistent controls across all of them

  • Any site using a standard HTML5 <video> element the extension detects and attaches automatically

The whole point was to solve exactly the frustration you described jumping between platforms and having to re-learn or lose your preferred controls each time.

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7mo ago

Video Controls Plus - Advanced video controls for any site — speed, loop, boost

Video Controls Plus gives you full control over any HTML5 video — on YouTube, Vimeo, Udemy, Netflix, or any other site. Speed from 0.1x to 16x, A-B loop for repeating specific segments, audio boost, visual filters, screenshot capture, and a fully customizable keyboard shortcut system. Cloud sync keeps your settings across devices. Built for learners, researchers, and anyone who watches a lot of video.