Developers demo custom 8K video player

- Independent developers are sharing stand‑alone custom video apps that support 8K editing via local servers and avoid browser dependencies for smoother playback and tighter UI control. - Demos show trade‑offs: greater control over rendering and latency at the cost of web integration, wider distribution, and OS media‑framework features. - The thread highlights a split: studios and pros want control, while mainstream apps often prefer the system player for compatibility and DRM. (x.com 1) (x.com 2)