MPEG Files

I have downloaded a video clip from my camera - iphoto saves it as an mpeg file -- how do i change the orientation (landscape/portrait), and also how can I email this file?

iMovie is a video editor, meant to work with miniDV camcorders...
for your needs, you should download the free app
Streamclip
www.squared5.com
open your mpeg with that, it offers in its options a 90° rotation
you can mail any file as attachement in any mail app .. (?)

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How can I convert MPEG files (stored on a PC) to use in iMovie on my Macbook Pro?

How can I convert MPEG files (stored on a PC) to use in iMovie on my Macbook Pro?

Get a free app called MPEG Streamclip.
Available here.
http://www.squared5.com/svideo/mpeg-streamclip-mac.html
Drag your clip or clips into MPEG Streamclip. Then use FILE/EXPORT TO QUICKTIME to export the clips in Apple Intermediate Codec.
Sometimes, MPEG2 clips also require that you install the Apple QuickTime MPEG2 Playback Component. MPEG Streamclip will tell you if you need this. This is available from Apple for $20.

Mpeg files no longer work in QT and FCP

I was forced to do an archival install a few weeks ago and, since then, none of my mpeg files will open in Quick Time 7 Pro or Final Cut Pro. When I try and open the file with Quick Time Pro, I get error message -2048. All these video files worked before, and none of them work now. Any thoughts?
Ben

So I found the VLC program, and it seems to be playing all the mpeg files fine (thank God) so I'm thinking that it really is missing a component. I heard through the grapevine that owners of final cut pro should automatically get the mpeg 2 component, so I technically should have it, but I didn't see it in my quick time component folder. I'll go ahead and list everything I've got in there.
3ivx D4 4.5.1 for OSX
AppleIntermediateCodec.component
DivX 5.component
DesktopVideoOut.component
DVCPROHDCodec.component
DVCPROHDMixer.component
DVCPROHDVideoDigitizer.compoent
DVCPROHDVideoOutput.component
DVCPROHDVideoOutputClock.component
DVCPROHDVideoOutputCodec.component
FCP Uncompressed 422.component
LiveType.component
Motion.component
I don't know if this is related, either, but I can't seem to take movie files that I've made with Quick Time Pro and my iSight and put them into FCP. It keeps saying "File Error: Unknown File" (even though it's a quick time file). As far as the update goes, I already have QTP 7.0.3. Should I try installing the update again?
B

How do i convert mpg and mpeg files

ok i got all my mpg and my mpeg files on i-tunes
and i can watch the perfectly
but when i try to put them on my ipod it doesnt work
I know i have to convert them
But what is the best program to use for converting mpg and mpeg files for my ipod

when i try to use this it says it converts succesfully
But than wehn i go to look for the converted vid
I can find it
I even tried changing where it goes and i cant find it still
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HELP....AVCHD / MPEG files not playing correctly!

I have been trying to download video that was shot with the new Sony FS100 camera that I'm told are AVCHD or MPEG files to my older Adobe Premiere Pro 1.5 timeline, but they are not playing correctly. When I reverse the field dominance, the image plays better but the sound is strange (I was able to speed the sound to 450% and it worked better, but then the balance of the sound from the clip is lost somewhere.).
Any suggestions to make these files play and work correctly? I tried converting them to AVI files but that showed up completely black on the timeline! Anything I've tried either affects the video or audio negatively! I try either makes the image play or stutterThis was shot in regular SD format, NOT HD, so they should be able to play on a standard timeline. Can anyone suggest anything to help please? Much appreciated!

Thanks for your reply, I ran it through Media Info. Here are the results:
Container & general information:
MPEG-PS: 290 Mib 4min22s
1 Video stream: MPEG video
1 Audio stream: AC-3
First Video Stream:
8833 Kbps, 720*480 (4:3), at 29.970 fps, MPEG video (NTSC) (version 2) (Main@main) (Custom Matrix BVOP)
First Audio Stream:
256 Kpbs, 48.0 Khz, 16 bits, 2 channels, AC-3 (DVD-Video)
Please let me know where to go from here. Thanks so much!
Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2011 10:50:15 -0700
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Subject: HELP....AVCHD / MPEG files not playing correctly!
    Re: HELP....AVCHD / MPEG files not playing correctly!
    created by Ann Bens in Premiere Pro CS4 & Earlier - View the full discussion
Welcome to the forum.A screendump of what these SD files exactly are would be very nice.Run them throught Media info.http://mediainfo.sourceforge.net/en
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Way to find out settings for an encoded mpeg file

Not sure if this is possible, but is there a way for compressor to tell me what the quality settings were for an mpeg file I already encoded? I just want to know what the avg and max bit rates were for the file.

If you changed the settings of a preset and didn't save them, then I don't think you can. You can see what the data rate of the file is by looking at it in quicktime (CMD+i), but Compressor will only tell you what preset you used to encode your file (in the History window).
If you saved the settings, you can look in the preset.
Andy

Could someone please recommend the best program to convert AVI and MPEG files for use (and exporting) into IMovie 11?

Hi - I understand I need to convert AVI and MPEG files for use within IMovie 11. I have one particular file that has a watermark stating "Created with Flip4Mac WMV Demo". Can someone please recommend the best program for a novice? Thanks!

Hi Susan,
It is no simpler converting vobs to mp4 than mpg (mpeg2).
There is *always* a loss of quality converting video from one lossy-compressed format to another, e.g. mpeg2 to mp4.
So, if you want to not lose any quality, then converting vobs to mpeg2 (mpg) is the thing to do (since there will be no video/audio re-compression), assuming Lr5 will accept them (sorry, but I do not know). example commands:
Mac: ffmpeg -i myvideo.vob -sameq myvideo.mpg
Win: ffmbc -i myvideo.vob -sameq myvideo.mpg
If Lr5 won't accept them, then you can convert to mp4 with minimal quality loss using a command like:
Mac: ffmpeg -i myvideo.vob -sameq myvideo.mp4
Win: ffmbc -i myvideo.vob -sameq myvideo.mp4
You may need variations of these commands depending on encoding of vob.
Note: -i means -input-file; -sameq means -same-quality, as much as possible.
ffm... is smart enough to avoid re-encoding, if possible, when -sameq is used, and makes reasonable choices for audio/video codecs based on extension of output file.
Of course, you'll need to download/install ffm... program if not already on your machine, and execute commands in a terminal or command window.
Do keep us posted please .
Cheers,
Rob

Trying to mpeg file into FCP/is it possible?

Hello,
Trying to import a mpeg file into fcp.
I pulled it into my project and put it up on the timeline.
Then rendered it but nothing was there.
I can open the mpeg with my VLC player.
I can not open it with my quicktime player.
Does anyone have any ideas on how to bring in this file to FCP?
Thanks

To add to the above:
If you don't see a slider in the this Quicktime widow no effect...
And if you do it does...
This pertains the the MPEG-Streamclip slider

Trouble playing a complete .mov or .mpeg file

Hello folks.
I'm having trouble playing some downloaded .mov and .mpeg files.
For example, I've downloaded a 50MB file and it only plays about the first 30 seconds of the file. However if I put the same file into VLC, I can see the whole movie (albeit slightly bumpy along the way) which may be a few minutes long.
It doesn't happen with all my files, just some specific ones (and always the same ones) Is there something embedded in the downloaded movie that let's QT only see the first bit?
I'd like to be able to view the whole file in QT 'cos I store them in iTunes for easy filing.
Thanks in advance...!

I'm having trouble playing some downloaded .mov and .mpeg files.
Do the MOV file containers also contain MPEG-2 video? If so, then you may simply have a "timecode break" problem. This is very common with files downloaded from the Internet. QT is very particular and unforgiving in this regard. VLC is not. Normally I would recommend using an application like MPEG Streamclip (free) to "fix timecode breaks." Unfortunately, I cannot remember if fixing the timecode break and then using the "Save As..." option changes the file in other ways. (Believe it may change the "Open with" setting which you can easily fix afterwards.) Would have liked to check on this before posting but my copy of the application will be busy for another 5 or 6 hours doing conversions.

HT3775 Why won't Quicktime play a .mpeg file?

I have a .mpeg file and can not get it to play. I am so frusterated!

Try installing Perian. It helps quicktime play lots of different formats.
Or, try VLC. It plays lots of video formats.
mpeg isn't one specific format. The video can be encoded in lots of different formats and still be called an mpeg. You have to find something that can play the particular codec that was used to encode the video.

I have a mpeg file I want to edit in Final Cut Express. How do I best go about importing this file? I assume I must find a way of converting it....?

I have a mpeg file I want to edit in Final Cut Express. How do I best go about importing this file? I assume I must find a way of converting it....?

Use MPEG Streamclip to convert it. Depending on the type of file you might need to purchase the MPEG-2 playback component.

PPT switcher- how to embed mpeg files in a Keynote presentation?

I used to take short mpeg files and embed them so they would run on a slide while I talked- it seems I can only attach iLife files.
Does this mean I have to import all the mpegs into iMovie and convert them into "sharable" formats to make them usable? I don't need to export them with PDFs or anything, just run them on the screen in class. I'm not even sure if I can import them- many are provided by textbook companies and may be protected somehow.
Once again, thanks in advance for any help!

If Quicktime can play it, you can import it.
If Quicktime can't currently play it, all you need is the codec for it, usually by downloading and installing:
http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/22923/perian
and
http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/17787/flip4mac-wmv-player
If you upgrade Quicktime to Pro you should be able to re-export any movie file into any other format, although that can be slow.
Usually it is better to use something like:
http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/8988/ffmpegx
Peter

How can i convert MPEG file to midi or wav format

Hi,
Can any one help me in converting MPEG music file to midi or wav format.
I am trying to import it to my 3D application to run my animation but have to convert it to midi or wav format.
Can anyone help me please. Audition can do this job ?
Steve

For a start, MIDI isn't a sound format, so you can't possibly convert mpeg to that. All MIDI is is a way of sending note-on, note-off, etc information. It stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface - gives you a bit of a clue, really...
Audition will automatically convert any file it can open to wav (that's how it works), but since you haven't said what sort of mpeg file it is (and this is significant), we can't tell you any more until you do.

Help with MPEG files

Hi everyone -
I have a client who's sending me MPEG files to edit which have a very strange configuration. First, QT or FCP cannot read them (saying there is no valid movie content on it). When I open it on VLC, it plays well, but all 4 audio tracks are mixed.
Does anyone know how to open/convert those?
Thanks
Thiago

Sorry to bring this old thread back to life but I too have the same problem & haven't been able to find a solution.
I have been given a video that Quicktime X will not play (only audio stream is recognised) but VLC plays it fine.
VLC says the video stream is mpgv.
I have Perian installed & running Snow Leopard. I don't mind using VLC but I just find it odd the QT seems to be able to play all but this one movie type.
Any ideas?
Thanks,
M.

Converting MPEG file to DV File

I had a program on my computer to convert mpeg files to dv files so that I could burn them using IDVD. It was streaming clip or something like that. I found it on the apple website. I have looked and looked and cannot find the free download that I had before. If anyone knows were to go to get this streaming clip program, or anything that would help me achieve the same results in converting mpeg files to dv files, please let me know

Just found my old program download at the following link. The product is MPEG Stream Type and you can find it at this site: http://www.alfanet.it/squared5/mpegstreamclip.html

Mpeg files exported in FCP aren't readable on PC -PLS HELP!

Hi - I am new to forums but at the end of my tether - help!
My FCP crashed last week and the only option left was to install OS 10 which enabled me to install the latest FCP. The 'update' thing didn't happen for me so I lost everything.
After redoing weeks of work, my plan was to return to my old system - exporting mpeg files in FCP and transferring them to my PC where I use Nero to make menus. This has always worked in the past. However, since updating OS X and FCP, any mpeg files aren't read via VLC on my PC. I have tried a whole array of export options (various codecs - H264/Apple Pro Res) but nothing works. I have tried to open the mpeg files on 2 computers but still no luck. Both computers have updated versions of VLC and Quicktime.
Any ideas? Thanks in advance.

Thank you Tom - comforting to know someone is out there!!
I WAS exporting via 'export file' as I have done in the past. However, I did then try to export a small file via 'master' which seemed to work. I am now exporting my main file via 'master file' and waiting to see if that also works. It is very comforting to know that you have suggested this same way as I am currently enduring the agonising wait! Why would master file work rather than the export options? The export options worked fine before I upgraded, HUGE THANKS again for your reply. I will update soon! :-)

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