Here are some screenshots from the MIX07 keynote demo (30 April 2007) of a concept prototype Netflix instant watching movie player coded using Microsoft’s new Silverlight technology, (built with the help of AvenueA | Razorfish).

Key points:

• Silverlight enables cross-platform development of rich media apps that will work on both Mac and PC.
• Silverlight will include a cross-platform version of Microsoft DRM that works for Macs.
• Silverlight should make installation and setup of rich media apps simpler and easier for the consumer.

Catch the video at here, first link “Ray’s Keynote”, about minute 30.

Launch Screen

Movie buffering within a few seconds.

Traditional play control bar with timeline and trick-play controls.

Showing the volume control.

Showing the chapter navigation bar.

Showing the Extras interface with movie details.

Showing the Extras interface with other movie recommendations.

Showing the Extras interface - ready to invite a friend to share watching.

Receiving an invitation to watch together with a friend.