HD MOVs converted to HD AVIs via mpeg streamclips not pc compatible?

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HD MOVs converted to HD AVIs via mpeg streamclips not pc compatible?

This is driving me crazy. You'd think it was the most basic thing but I can't get any info on why the HD AVIs created via Mpeg Streamclip will not play on my clients PC. He has the appropriate codex but the things won't play at all. The same HD MOVs i'm trying to convert to HD AVI play fine on his PC when I convert using Quicktime Pro but I can only get SD resolution on my created AVIs using quicktime. If anyone can tell me what is the best way to convert a HD MOV to a pc compatible HD AVI format that would be a wonderful thing. Please help

thanks

mac pro, Mac OS X (10.5.6)

Posted on Mar 5, 2009 7:30 PM

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Answer 1

dna87

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Mar 11, 2009 12:00 PM in response to film rescue

What codec are these MOVs in originally? If it is DVCPRO HD then as far as I know the only computers that have that codec on it are ones with FCP installed on them. Does your final file have to be an AVI or can it be something else?

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APPLE27

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Mar 17, 2009 7:25 AM in response to film rescue

Install the K-Lite full codec pack (Which you can get for free from their website) on the client PC and then see if it plays the files. That will be a better judge of if he has the codec or not. Then, we'll take it from there.

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film rescue Author

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Mar 21, 2009 1:06 PM in response to dna87

Hello DNA

The original .MOVs are dvcpro HD as are the AVIs. The customer has asked for AVIs but I think at this point he'd be happy with most anything that works and isn't overly compressed.

thanks

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film rescue Author

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Mar 21, 2009 1:07 PM in response to APPLE27

Thanks...I'll e-mail the link to the customer now.

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