How to export a VCD movie file to iPhone ?

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How to export a VCD movie file to iPhone ?

I was trying to convert some of my VCD (MPEG-1) movies to be viewable on my iPhone using QuickTime Pro's Export function. The VCD movie is viewable in QuickTime Player with both video and sound. However, after the conversion, I only get video but no audio. Any idea? Thanks for your help in advance.

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.5.3)

Posted on Jun 29, 2008 10:15 PM

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Answer 1

Jun 30, 2008 4:44 AM in response to Samuel Chan

QuickTime can't extract audio from muxed file formats (MPEG 1 or 2 and Flash).
MPEG Streamclip (free) can do the job.

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Samuel Chan Author

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Jun 30, 2008 3:38 PM in response to QuickTimeKirk

Thank you so much!
I tried using MPEG Streamclip, it worked, however, there are two problems, after about 20 minutes or so, the audio and video get out of sync. And there are "video noise" here and there. Could it be the issue of the software or the settings?

Thanks!
Sam

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Answer 3

Jul 1, 2008 4:17 AM in response to Samuel Chan

Use Streamclip to break the larger file into smaller "chunks" prior to export and export to DV Stream.
Use QuickTime Pro to join these .dv files and then export to a 320X240 (or maybe 480X360) at the iPhone .mov settings (not the built in preset values). If needed you can use the built in "Filters" adjustments to adjust HSL or brightness and contrast to improve video quality.

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