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HDV clips play in FCP but no video in QT Player
Hi,
I have a friend who is using FCP v5 on a MacBook Pro. He is using the HDV 1080i60 preset to capture and edit clips and it works perfectly. However, when he tries to play these same clips (that he captured) in QuickTime Player there is no video, just black. Audio plays fine. I know and understand that you need to have FCP installed in order to get the HDV codec into QT, but this is not the problem as FCP is installed, and it plays back HDV clips no problem within Final Cut. I advised him to purchase and install the “Pro” version of QT which he did also and it did not solve the problem. Is there anyone here that can help before I suggest that he either reinstall FCP or upgrade to v6?
Thanks,
Sterling
Sterling Noren
Owner/Writer/Producer/Editor
WideWorld HD Productions
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1 Reply
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[Sterling Noren] “I have a friend who is using FCP v5 on a MacBook Pro”
v5.0 or v5.1? If it is 5.0 then that version is not compatible with Intel machines, and a MacBook Pro is an intel machine.
[Sterling Noren] “I advised him to purchase and install the “Pro” version of QT which he did also and it did not solve the problem”
Quicktime Pro already comes with the Final Cut Suit so there is no need to purchase that, besides QT Pro dies not come with any additional codecs only output and saving options.
[Sterling Noren] “I suggest that he either reinstall FCP or upgrade to v6? “
First check his version of FCP. If it is 5.1 then reinstall, if it is 5.0 then do upgrade to a version that is compatible with the intel processor in his computer.
There are no “technical solutions” to your “artistic problems”.
Don’t let technology get in the way of your creativity!
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