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problem viewing HD Quicktime files
When I open a DVCPROHD quicktime file using the quicktime player on my computers that have FCP installed, they open fine and play just like any normal quicktime file.
When I move that same file to a computer that has just a quicktime player, all I see is a black screen and I can hear audio.
I was trying to give some footage to someone so she could preview it for use in her project but we are unable to get them to play on her laptop. I checked and we had the same version of Quicktime.
I even “flattened” the file in quicktime pro but to no avail.The same happens when we try to import the file into a windows Avid system. I have burned it to a DVD and Avid, also running the same version of quicktime, sees only a white screen with audio.
It has something to do with the fact that they HD files, 720p30 to be exact, I can move DV files all I want.
The only difference I can think of is that the other computers didn’t have FCP installed. Any experience with this anyone?
Matt
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[Matt Schulze] “The only difference I can think of is that the other computers didn’t have FCP installed”
Exactly DVC PRO HD is a codec that comes with FCP. The codec is not free so you will have to ether purchase a copy of FCP for the other computer or you can try purchasing the codec herehttps://www.dvfilm.com/raylight/decoder/index.htm I have never tried the codec from that source however.
Your only other option is to convert the file to one that uses a more universal codec.
There are no “technical solutions” to your “artistic problems”.
Don’t let technology get in the way of your creativity!
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