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Cannot open .AVI on Mac (OSStatus error -50)
I shot several clips with my Nikon Ds3 and the .AVI files don’t open whatever I try! The weird thing is that I didn’t change any camera settings, but earlier the clips would open in Quicktime without any problem. I have Perian installed. The message I get is:
The movie could not be opened*.
Operation could not be completed. (OSStatus error -50.)I can, however, play the clip with VideoSpec.
In Finder (Mac) I only see the .AVI logo’s, not an image of the clip (like I saw earlier).
Anyone an idea what’s going wrong here?
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5 Replies
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I assume this has worked in the past for you, yes? My suspicion after doing some quick online research is that it is related to a problem with the computer and not the video file itself which is good news…others have reported the exact same problem…couldn’t find a specific fix for you….did you try the old standby solution of rebooting your computer (while praying or chanting mantras)?
Steve Crow
Crow Digital Media
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Oh by the way, I love love love your photography work!
Steve Crow
Crow Digital Media
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Thak you for your reaction. Yes, in the past my files opened without any problem. I tried opening the same files on my laptop as well: same problem. Very strange, especially since opening with VideoSpec is no problem. So the capture is there (!) and not lost, it seems. Rebooting… should I try?
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Thanks for liking my work! I am almost on my way to Vietnam to shoot photo and video and now very worried about this issue…
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Well if rebooting works you have a 2 minute temporary “solution” so yes I’d at least try it – worth a shot
Steve Crow
Crow Digital Media
http://www.CrowDigitalMedia.com
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