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What do I choose to convert a Quicktime movie to so that somebody with Windows can see it?
Hi,
I edited a twelve minute piece in Final Cut Express and used Yousendit.com to post it, then sent the link to the intended recepient. The posting worked because I could view
it (and I was very pleased, big screen size, good quality, would have been way too big a file to e-mail and You-Tube is too public) but my friend couldn’t download it.In Final Cut Express I tested exporting with QuickTime Conversion using AVI (I think that’s Windows?) and MPEG-4 files. They looked lousy to me (but maybe that’s because
I looked at them on a Mac?) Is anybody familiar with this workflow (Final Cut Express -QuickTime – Yousendit.com link) and what should I do to convert my timeline?What format is right to post for a Windows person to download and will the quality hold up?
If anybody could help, it would be a big help! Thanks.
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3 Replies
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FCE lists Windows Media as one of many conversion options, but you CAN’T do it unless you have a third party conversion software, like Flip4Mac (flip4mac.com). If you don’t already own the free version, you will have to buy the WMV Studio version for $49. Follow the instructions carefully. It’s not like buying a typical download/install software file. There are several steps and a potential 20-30 minute waiting period before you can use it after download. (See Tom Wolsky for more details.) Good luck.
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Thank you! I REALLY appreciate it. That is going to solve an important issue for me and I couldn’t
until your reply find the answer anywhere! -
Have your friend download Quicktime player ( it’s a free download) –As I understand flip4Mac is used to play Windows Media files on a Mac
Buz
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