[Paul Escamilla]

Hmm, this still seems to make no sense to me. If, as the last two posters have said, BlackMagic and Aja are using “generic” apple qt uncompressed codecs, why would my co-workers not be able to view the files with Quicktime Player?

Are these generic Apple QT uncompressed codecs NOT included with QT? Do they have to be installed separately?

[Paul Escamilla]

Once again, thank you all for the quick responses!

I had already decided to try exporting using the animation codec, and then I read Gary’s suggestion, so I’ll try that experiment.

I’m still a bit confused about it all, I must admit. Is there a “generic” QT uncompressed codec? Or are all uncompressed codecs proprietary, i.e Black Magic, Aja, etc.

And if there is such a beast, is it true that one only has access to it through FCP?

[Paul Escamilla]

That’s what I was afraid of. They requested uncompressed quicktimes, and I was hesitant, as I smelled trouble.

I captured through my Aja Io, so obviously the files use the Aja codec. Any idea whether these people will be able to install the Aja codec into their systems if they don’t have Ajas and FCP?

If they can’t, is there any other way that I can provide someone with an uncompressed file that they will be able to view?

BTW, thank you so much for the amaingly quick reply, Walter.

[Paul Escamilla]

I thank all of you for the input and advice. And, of course, a huge thanks to Creative Cow for this awesome resource they provide! I am always amazed at how much I learn here, and how quickly the experts respond.

Here’s a site which has tons of info on the various codecs:
https://codecs.onerivermedia.com/

I’m going to do some experimenting with keying graphics over the dv and 8-bit video clips to compare.

Cheers!