KMPlayer is one of the most powerful freeware video players we've seen. It includes a vast array of video and audio capturing options, as well as skins, a plethora of playback controls and tweaks, and broad DVD support.

Advanced options include frame capture and a frame-forward feature, which is actually a fractional Play button, but the difference is negligible. The Pause button is a fast responder, too. Combined with streaming TV and HDTV compatibility, playlists, and the ability to select which codec is used on a video-by-video basis, and you get a media player that demands attention.