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QTs not readable on Linux system?
Hi all,
I’ve just sent off some HD Quicktimes to a client. They’re exported from FCP6 using the Blackmagic YUV 10-bit codec, and the client can’t read them – even though they sent me the codec. They’re saying they aren’t QT files (no .mov extension) and so they’re system (running on some flavour of Linux) won’t see the files.
I used ‘Export – Quicktime Movie’ keeping all settings as sequence (BM codec as above) and ‘make movie self contained’ checked.
Anything I can do or get them to do to avoid having to export the files (2 at around 35 gigs apiece) again?
TIA,
Jason
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The Blackmagic and the Apple uncompressed 10-bit 4:2:2 are absolutely identical, so they should be able to read them if they have QT installed. Have they tried simply adding the .mov extention?
David Roth Weiss
Director/Editor
David Weiss Productions, Inc.
Los AngelesPOST-PRODUCTION WITHOUT THE USUAL INSANITY
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[Jason P] “‘ve just sent off some HD Quicktimes to a client. They’re exported from FCP6 using the Blackmagic YUV 10-bit codec, and the client can’t read them – even though they sent me the codec. They’re saying they aren’t QT files (no .mov extension) and so they’re system (running on some flavour of Linux) won’t see the files. “
there is no QT on Linux.
Export the files as animation or as a tif/tga sequence.
gary adcock
Studio37
HD & Film Consultation
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Thanks both,
I think they should be able to add the .mov extension, but they seem to think not. They specifically asked for a QT mov file, so I’m assuming they know what they want… apparently this is the way they do it with other clients, so I thought it might be a export issue with FCP. I think they don’t know quite as much as they think they do -but as ever, telling the client this in a way that won’t offend is why us editors would make such good diplomats.
I’ll get them to try adding .mov and see if that helps!
Cheers,
Jason
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Before you criticise a man, walk a mile in his shoes.
Then when you do criticise him, you’ll be a mile away. And have his shoes.*the artist formally known as Jaymags*
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[Jason P] “I think they should be able to add the .mov extension, but they seem to think not.”
They don’t know how to rename a file? Err… Why are they using Linux, then? Come to think of it, if they don’t know how to rename a file, how can they be expected to do anything else with it, like open it?
They may have to install the open source QT resources for Linux. Have them search for it on freashmeat.net. If they just want to play the file, they should be able to use the free VLC player, from videolan.org.
Of course, if they don’t know how to rename a file, how can they be expected to find, download or install QT libraries or VLC…
Oy! I’m going to start bleeding out of my ears if I keep thinking about this…
Arnie
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