How do I find the codec used for a .mov file?

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How do I find the codec used for a .mov file?

I have a .mov file from 2001 that I can't play. How do I find the correct codec to use for this. Is there somewhere in the file itself some kind of reference to the codec used? I've installed pretty much everything I could find in terms of codecs. I don't care whether on mac or windows. Just need the right codec.

Thorbjørn Vynne

Posted on Sep 22, 2005 7:46 AM

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Answer 1

Sep 22, 2005 8:53 PM in response to Thorbjørn Vynne

hit command (control on PC) + I
this will pop up a dialog window giving the file properties, it should show you what codecs are used for video and audio, however, i dont know if it shows a codec if you dont have it installed
you can also hit Command+J
which will give more information, but i find its not quite as simplified for what you need to know as command+i

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Answer 2

Sep 23, 2005 1:06 AM in response to bob malooga

Still no luck

If anybody out there wanna give it a try please download this clip

http://mhp.tv2nord-digital.dk/fileadmin/resources/thor/dv-00.27.04.11-V180.mov

If you can play it please please let me know with which codec.... I have a whole bunch of files with this codec I need to use

Best regards

Thorbjørn

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Answer 3

Visioneer

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Sep 23, 2005 1:48 AM in response to Thorbjørn Vynne

The codec you are looking for is:

HDR Media 100

Hope this helps. I could not play the file either but QT says the Video is in this format.

Have not looked for it yet. Thought I would leave that for you.

Let me know how you go !

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Answer 4

Visioneer

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Sep 23, 2005 1:59 AM in response to Thorbjørn Vynne

Try this link. Works for me now !

http://support.media100.com/KBSearch/kbDocument.aspx?id=348

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Answer 5

Sep 23, 2005 2:41 AM in response to Visioneer

Perfect, you just saved my weekend 🙂

Thanks a lot

Best regards

Thorbjørn

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