How do I convert a .gif into a looping Quicktime .mov? I have Quicktime Pro

I want to know how do I convert a .gif into a looping .mov? is this even possible?



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Sebastian

PowerMac G4 Dual 1.42 Ghz, Mac OS X (10.4)

Posted on Dec 22, 2005 7:53 PM

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Jan 6, 2006 11:31 AM in response to SebastianMacLuver

Yes and no.
It was easy to assign a "transparency" color in previous versions of QuickTime Pro. Just open the "Color Wheel", pick your color and QuickTime Pro would use it to mask your .gif file.
In version 7 you only get to use a "mask" (useless on a motion graphic like an animated gif) or pick either a "level" of opacity (also shows the background).
Open the Movie Properties window (Pro only) and highlight the video track.
Click the "Visual Settings" tab and you'll notice "Transparency" options (lower left under the Mask).
Older versions of QT Pro also allowed "blends" of this transparent color.
I used to use a gaudy Pepto Bismol pink as my transparent color. Now I must be sure to include an alpha channel (black or white) in my imported images. This means your .gif must also either black or white as the transparent color.

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