Quicktime exporting AVI files

At Videography Lab we are testing the Pentax Optio W30 and W60 cameras. Both are waterproof but the W60 has a wider lens which we prefer. Unfortunately in upgrading their camera, Pentax moved from a native Quicktime movie to an AVI.

We had gotten quite happy with Quicktime Pros quick edit trimming capability. So we started opening the AVI files with Quicktime Pro and trimming. Than when we were finished we Save As . . . and only get the Quciktime Movie format.

We would like to save them as AVI files. One reason is that Windows XP gives a key frame for AVI movies but only a Q logo for Quicktime movies.

So is there a way to open the AVI in Quicktime Pro > trim > Save as AVI file?

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Posted on Aug 31, 2008 1:17 PM

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Aug 31, 2008 1:54 PM in response to Videography

is there a way to open the AVI in Quicktime Pro > trim > Save as AVI file?


What KIND of AVI file. AVI is just a wrapper. Many of the newer cameras use some form of mpg-4 codec in the AVI files. Open the file in the Quicktime player and do a "Window>Show Movie Properties". What video and audio CODEC are shown?

BTW, I use VisualHub to work with my problem AVI files on the Mac side.



F Shippey

Sep 1, 2008 12:33 PM in response to Videography

Try Exporting instead of "Save As".
By default, QT Pro will use the same settings as last time - and if it has never been changed this will always default to a Quicktime type file, so you will need to edit the video settings.
Just pick the AVI type, and select the codec you want to use.
I recommend a lossless one.....but this depends on your project.

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