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MPEG Streamclip licensing?
Not the right forum to ask probably, but I figure there’s an Avid user out there who can answer this.
We’re a TV station that uses Streamclip to transcode MPEG files into something that our aged Media Composer 2.2.10 can read. These files are finished commercial spots received from local clients, CNN, etc.
Our IT department has now declared that Streamclip is being used in violation of MPEG LA terms in that we or Squared5 software are not paying royalties for access to the MPEG codecs. With so many folks using Streamclip for commercial purposes, I find it hard to believe MPEG LA hasn’t shut down Squared5 for copyright issues already.
Section 2.1 is what IT is using to claim we are in non-compliance.
https://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/licensing/mpeg4faq.aspx#MPEG4VideoFAQ_2_1
Any broadcasters out there willing to weigh in on this?
TIA
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2 Replies
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Hi Steve,
I may be completely wrong, but I believe MPEG Streamclip is based on QuickTime and the Apple MPEG 2 CODEC and without these, the program doesn’t even work. The MPEG CODEC is a part of Final Cut, but without it I think you have to buy it from Apple for $20.I’m guessing that since you buy it from Apple or get it bundled with FCP, that royalties are in fact being paid. I’m not sure how it works with Avid though.
Anyways, hope that helps you out a little.
Rey
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Right, but you can also run Streamclip using Quicktime Alternative, and that’s what we’re doing. I’m thinking getting the QT MPEG add-on will cover us.
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