Which codec QT uses to do the screen video recording ? Can I save the file without transcoding the file and do it later on FCP ?

I'm asking that because I want to edit the video files in FCP after the recording tô cut and add some letterings.

Thanks you all in advance.


Fredy

iMac, Mac OS X (10.7.5), Processor 2.7GHz Intel i5 16 GB

Posted on Jul 8, 2015 11:05 AM

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Jul 8, 2015 1:18 PM in response to macmithosbr

I'm asking that because I want to edit the video files in FCP after the recording tô cut and add some letterings.

Most current screen recording apps (including QT X) encode video using the H.264 (MPEG-4 AVC) codec (with AAC audio if so configured). Such H.264/AAC files should be compatible with all current Apple QT players and video editing apps like iMovie and FCP.

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Jul 9, 2015 4:25 PM in response to macmithosbr

I realized that QT transcode and "finalize" the file when you try tô save it or export it. But do you know where (folder) it stores the file before we are asked to save it ?

This tends to depend on the specific Mac OS X version in use. For instance, under Yosemite, the MOV file is found in the current user's "Library > Containers > com.apple.QuickTimePlayerX > Data > Library > Autosave Information" folder within the "Unsaved QuickTime Player Document.qtpxcomposition" package file. However, under Lion, it can be stored in a user specified "save to" location as depicted here:

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