Applescript error

I'm running the latest version of QT Pro and using QT Player Scripts (downloaded from Apple's site). Since my upgrade to Tiger (i think that's the difference, anyway) I am getting a scripting error when trying to "add a chapter at current time" to the chapter track. I am able to create the chapter track but not able to add the chapters via scripts.
The error i'm getting is: NSReceiverEvaluationScriptError: 4
I've also tried adding chapters via a text file as outlined by Apple. I am able to get the chapter track to appear perfectly but when i save the file the chapter track disappears. Help!!!

Hey Everyone,
After a couple weeks of messing around with Automator. I finally decided to run some tests, I found what the problem was. After taking off FileValt, the flow worked correctly. I guess it could not find the alias of the file, due to the fact that it was encrypted. Just wanted to bring this up, in case of any further questions that may arise.
Merry Christmas,
Tom Frank

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