Can't open avi/mpeg files
Why does my macbook not support certain movie files. I have just bought a new video camera (flash drive type) but cannot open the files. It seems to be avi files and some mpeg files that it wont open, this didn't use to be a problem with the odd small movie file as i have a converter but is an absolute pain for movie editing. Am i being a bit thick or is this normal.
Do you need to edit these videos or just play them back? I like to use VLC media player for playback.
If you need to edit them, the easiest way, I think, is to convert them first. I don't do much video editing, so I may be wrong! If you're using Apple software for editing, check the forum here for information.
~Lyssa
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