Jeffery Haas
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The very LATEST version of VideoLAN’s VLC Media Player for Windows DOES support full audio and video playback of Sony XDCAM-EX MP4 files, at least on all my Vista 64 bit and Windows 7 64 bit workstations anyway.
The VERSION number of the latest update, as of September 22, 2014 is
VERSION 2.1.5I realize that this is a pretty old thread but thought I would jump in anyway in case some folks are still wandering over and wondering if there is a fix.
Cheers,
Jeff H in Downey CA – Deep Freeze Films -
No mention of Lightworks?
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Proud to know you Mike, even if only online.
Your friend over at that other forum! -
Purchased it, many thanks!
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There are no words, at least none that can be used in polite professional company anyway.
I’ve been shooting and editing for a living for more than twenty-five years and thought I’d heard it all. Obviously I was a very naive babe in the woods.
Worst part is, it’s not necessary because all three majors make fine quality products and they can stand on their own capabilities.
Best part is, NO one can expect to rely on strongarm tactics forever.
At some point a product achieves a level of quality that can no longer be ignored, and lately I’ve noticed that Vegas gets a little more respect when I mention it on industry jobs. Oh sure, the respect is in a muted sort of way, but the atmosphere is a lot different, none of the snickering or the jokes about toy editing equipment.
People quietly confide that they’re big fans or that they’ve heard good things about it, or that it deserves more recognition.
The main question I get the most is, “why do you prefer it when it’s not an industry standard?”I answer by asking them if they can tell what software did the editing on any of my Telly Award winning material, or if my house and car payments were any less valid because of the equipment I used to make a living.
I do use the other two majors when that’s what the client specifically asks for. If they have their reasons I can respect that just fine. I will still enjoy using all three products because each have their own strengths.
But if it comes down to stories like this, it will have an effect on what I recommend when a client asks. All of my gear is already paid off so I could care less, and if it doesn’t get used it goes in the paper. It will also have an effect on my future purchasing decisions as well.