Mpg vs m2V

I use PE7 and I am trying to create MPEG-2 files for PS3 playback from DV tapes.
I do not understand why PE7 sometimes creates MPG extension files and other times it creates M2V extensions.
I want to create .mpg files consistently.

M2V is MPEG-2, but with no Audio. The V is for Video. In those files, you either did not Export Audio, or had the Multiplexing set to None, and not DVD. To get a muxed (combined Audio & Video into one file), one has to look in both the main screen, and check Export Audio and Export Video, and then go to the Multiplexer tab, making sure that it is not set to None.
Good luck,
Hunt

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QT Pro -- Did I miss something in the documentation?

Someone please check me on this, because I think I must be getting senile. After many years of thinking about it, I finally popped the whopping $30 for Quicktime Pro (for QTP7 on my 27" iMac Core 2 Duo, OS X 10.6.7). It installed without problem -- though it's rather disconcerting that it still looks, smells, and largely acts like QT Player 7. I had a no-fun-at-all-time trying to open video clips that wouldn't open with the In and Out selection markers, so I couldn't trim, or cut and paste, or do anything at all to edit them in a time-linear sense. I DL'd the QuickTime 7 User Guide PDF with the "Getting Started With QuickTime Pro" PDF and read it and re-read it several times, tried QT Pro help, but I couldn't find a single bit of information on why some video formats would open with the In and Out selection markers, and thus be editable, and others would not.
After 2 solid days of knocking my thick skull against the wall, I finally had my Archimedean Eureka Moment, and realized that ALL the files that WOULD open with the In and Out selection markers were .mov files, while files I was trying to open unsuccessfully were .mpg, .mpeg, m2v, .mp2, mp3, .mp4s, and suchlike. I went back through the QuickTime 7 User Guide PDF AND QuickTime Pro Help, as well as searching here on Apple's support forum, and on other Apple/QT discussion groups, and NOWHERE could I find anything that said files had to be in .mov format to be editable with the In and Out selection markers. Can someone please point out to me the pertinent section of the documentation I must have missed, where that MOST important information is presented.
In a Hail Mary guess, I thought that perhaps the "QuickTime MPEG-2 Playback Component for Mac OS X" might help solve my problems, though it's description didn't sound that promising: "This add-on to QuickTime or QuickTime Pro provides the ability to import and play back MPEG-2 content, including both multiplexed (also known as muxed, where the audio and video tracks are interleaved together into one track) and non-multiplexed (also known as elementary) streams." Yeah, I got that, but does it do anything ELSE in QT Pro, like give the user the ability to edit.mpeg video with the In and Out selection markers in QuickTime Pro? I could not find THAT information either, and I'm really not keen on plunking down another 20 bucks for a function as simple as playing back .mpeg files, when I have several utilities that already allow me to do that.
What I'm using QT Pro for right now is chopping up free, non-commercial,non-copyrighted or copy-protected, legally-belonging-to-me, guitar lessons so I can break them down into small sections at a time that I can loop and learn before going on to the next section of the lesson -- very handy. So, I'm sorry, but I don't really think I'm a candidate for the thousand-dollar Final Cut Studio, or even the two-hundred dollar Final Cut Express. I'm retired, and on a fixed income, and I can only afford what I can afford.
So PLEASE, someone tell me if I'm stuck with no choice but to convert my videos to .mov format before I can edit them in QT Pro, or have I, in my dotage, overlooked another, cost-free way, of actually using QT Pro for what I want to do, without all the monkey-motion of converting everything.
Thanks for your time,
Bart Brown

I may or may not need QT Pro (a moot point, as I already have it)
As previously indicated, hang onto it if you plan to do any layering, masking, and/or picture-in-picture video composites. It is handy for quick clip modifications not requiring use of a full video editor.
I DO need the $20 MPEG-2 component (nickel & dime, nickel & dime, nickel & dime, nickel & dime)
I HAVE FFMPEG X
I HAVE MPEG Streamclip
The Apple MPEG-2 Playback component is only needed if you plan to use MPEG-2/M2V content in QT based applications. That is, applications like QT and MPEG Streamclip which access codecs for which your system is configured. Utilities like FFmpegX, VLC, and HandBrake have their own codecs embedded within their respective applications.
In regards to MPEG Streamclip (and AC3)...
Rather than try to cover each individual point as you brought them up, let me summarize the situation by enumerating your options.
1) The Apple QT MPEG-2 Playback component does not support any audio compression formats. It is a video codec only just as H.264 is a video codec. Either the audio is QT compatible or it is not. If it is not, then your best option is to convert non-compatible audio to a QT compatible compression format.
2) If you really want to play AC3 DD5.1 audio on a Mac, the best way is to use the VLC media player and send the AC3 audio data to an external DD5.1 decoder via the VLC "passthrough" option. (I use the Logitech Z-680 for external decoding and amplification of optical digital or 6-channel analog data.)
3) No matter what AC3 codec you install on your Mac, for it to work on the Mac, the audio will either have to be mixed down to two channels for core audio processing on the system or you will have to install an auxiliary audio card capable of outputting the AC3 decoded audio as 6 separate channels of audio which can also be handled by the core audio system software. (I use a 6-channel M-Audio card here for audio usually transcoded to either 4, 5, or 6 channels of AAC or AIFF compressed audio data.)
4) While MPEG Streamclip only supports 2 of the 6 DD5.1 channels at a time as QT compatible audio channels at a time, the user can select which two channels are output. Most users opt for the "stereo mix" option but could just as easily select the "Front Mix", "Surround", "L/R Ch.", "Center Ch.", "LS/RS Ch.", or "LFE Ch." option. You can even make multiple passes to decode/export all 6 channels of audio and attempt to re-assemble them as separate audio tracks, 3 paired stereo tracks, or a single "surround" audio track if you have the required hardware support for playback.
Anyway, I've DL'd my AC3, I'm buying my MPEG-2 component (which I still think is a ripoff: why leave out ONE critical component -- when you've included dozens of others for free -- and make your customers pay, AGAIN, to make the $30 software you just paid for from the same company into a $50 software package so it will do what you want it to do? To me, that dog don't hunt).
As has been stated many times, QT is based on the idea that multiple parallel tracks of data (up to 99) can all be played back synchronously using a single external clock. Multiplexed MPEG-1/2 content, on the other hand, employs spatial synchronization—two different technological approaches. By interspersing blocks of audio data between blocks of video data in a single data stream, one form of data is prevented from "overrunning" the other. AVI works in a similar manner using parallel tracks of data. Only in this case, frames of audio data are interleaved with frames video data to maintain synchronization. The main difference here, however, is that, as far as QT is concerned, the frames are only a half frame "out of sync" while the MPEG-1/2 data is "out of sync" by an undetermined degree. Since QT cannot equate a specific time reference to corresponding frames of audio and video content, it cannot properly convert or edit this content. In short, the MPEG-2 Playback component is not a "critical" component since QT was never designed to use it and only added it in response to user requests. As to pricing, If you wish to perform transcoding of WMV content, the Flip4Mac codecs alone run from $29 to $179 depending on what level of capabilities you require. (And you still need the QT 7 Pro key.) Your main problem here is that you are editing in an QT non-compatible compression format designed for content delivery rather using a QT compatible, edit specific compression format. I assume this was a result of have the Tape-DVD recording device on hand and decided this approach was easier than going the more conventional route of converting to DV using a DAC device. As a result, your data is probably compressed to about 1/5 the data rate/size of a DV file. Unfortunately, you will likely have to pay a price in terms of quality and work flow problems. Still, I suspect you would be less than willing to go back to square one with your tapes and re-digitize the content a second time.
What MORE am I going to need to accomplish that, do you know?
Whether you are editing a "muxed" MPEG-2/AC3 file or a DVD title consisting of one or more VOB files (also containing "muxed" MPEG-2/AC3 content), the work flow is essentially the same. Simply drop all of the non-zero VOB files in the title set to the MPEG Streamclip work window, fix the timecode breaks, and start your editing as if you were working with a single MPEG file.
NOTE: unless it has changed, FFmpegX may still be limited to 2 GB MPEG file sizes for processing while I believe MPEG Streamclip has a 4 GB MPEG file size limit. I assume this may not be a problem for you if you are working with "snippets" but could be a problem if edits are merged to overly long files. In either case, the VOBs are encoded to files of 1 GB or less and should not present a problem even if you are working with a multi-VOB title set.
why do I have to go through the kludge of recording tape to DVD, then sneaker-netting the DVD to my iMac to get the digitized video on my computer?
You don't. You could have used any analog-to-digital converter device. For instance, many old Hi-8/Digital-8 camcorders and most recent DV camcorders have the ability to convert your VHS output directly to DV content which can be captured in any video editing (e.g., iMovie), dedicated capture (e.g., the free Vidi app) or even QT X/QT 7 Pro applications. The content is digitized in real time to your computer. Files would probably be 4-5 times larger than your DVD or MPEG files, but the resulting quality (depending on the original tape quality) might be better and the content is fully compatible will all QT apps (assuming you don't somehow corrupt the files).
On the other hand, if I already had all of those DVDs on hand, I might consider using HandBrake to convert them to H.264/AAC files and then simply trim and merge the resulting files for distribution. I.e., Handbrake includes its own embedded codecs and is capable of batch processing files while you sleep or are busily engaged in other activities. And, the resulting files are editable at the frame level in the QT 7 Pro which you already have.
Why is it that Mini Port on the new iMacs is unable to take direct HDMI INPUT from a digital video source at 1080p natively? It's pretty depressing A) having, once again, to buy some $130 adapter to even GET digital input into the 27" iMac, and B) even if you CAN get digital input, being limited to 720p (Belkin AV360™ Mini DisplayPort Converter for 27" iMac. Belkin's description: Accepts full 1080p signal, provides 720p to iMac) on a 2560 x 1440 display.
You would have to ask Apple. My guess is that they don't want to get involved in HDCP support issues and besides, previously this port has been limited to output only and is still described as such on the Apple Store Tech Specs web page.
As I'm nearly 63 years old, I'm absolutely gobsmacked at the progress in computer technology from my first Sinclair Z80 to my Amiga 1000 to my first Mac -- a IIci ($5000!), to now, but I thought the whole idea was to make things easier.
Still have a few years on you. (Let's just say I'm on the high side of 65 and leave it at that.) I started with the Polymorphic 88, System 16 (S-100, 8080 processor with all of 16 K of memory) and worked my way through an Apple //, Mac 128K, Mac IIci, 8500AV, two G4s, a PPC G5, and am now on my first Intel Core Duo laptop. (The last five are still "in service" and the Poly-88 is somewhere in the storage shed.) They say that a program expands to occupy the memory available to contain it. In a similar manner, as things become "easier," we tend to expand our horizons into more difficult fields of endeavor.
Do you know of a good place to start to try to learn about this stuff?
Normally in a case like this, I would recommend you contact your local Mac/Apple User Group and see if they have an active Video SIG. By discussing your goals and available hardware/software, they may be able to find a work flow that meets your needs, minimizes your investment in time and effort, and avoids the need to purchase anything additional. For instance, is it your intention to post media on the internet, archive it for future editing purposes, distribute it to immediate friends and/or relatives, what is more important—time or quality of your content, what do you mean by "clean up," etc? These are likely the questions that will determine which work flows best suits your needs and in which order they should be applied.

FCPX won't import video from analog - digital conversion source

Our studio is going through some of our tape library in an effort to archive some of our old footage. We have a Sony Betacam SP deck for playback, and a Pioneer MiniDV/SVHS combo deck with an IEEE-1394 output. We hooked up the Betacam deck to the combo deck through the composite inputs, and the 1394 port to the Mac. When we open the import dialog, we are able to see and hear the video just fine. We click the import button, check the settings, and the import timer in the upper left rolls. However, when we stop the import, no video has been recorded at all. Nearest I can tell, it refuses to record because the DV deck isn't actually running (just passthrough) and therefore no timecode data is running through the firewire. However, when we hook up our camera via firewire, it streams capturable video just fine, even if the camera isn't recording. This setup worked fine on an Edius machine a few months back. Is there a setting in FCP I'm missing?

I understand better now. My FCP X is version 10.0.9. I saw that the latest version on Yosemite is, I think, 10.1.4. Do you know if the new version will work better to solve my problem?
I have an old 2007 Mac Pro 2,1 which would not let me install MacOS X after 10.7. However, recently I was able to buy a Yosemite install system which includes edited parts that makes it installable onto my Mac Pro. I did the installation recently and I have also installed the FCP X. However, I have not yet fully moved to this system disk. I am trying to make sure it will work OK on my Mac Pro before I commit to it.
Another option may be is that I can try is to install the oldest version of FCP X if I can find to see if it will work to archive my Hi8 tapes. My family members are asking me for these, about 15 year old, videos.
Do you know if old iMovie 6 or HD can do archive like FCP X? If they do they may be the best alternative to FCP X archive, if FCP X recognize and use iMovie 6 or HD archives?
If iMovie 6 or HD does not archive like FCP X then I read that there is another problem, the iMovie output is .dv format and needs to be translated to another format to be importable into FCPX. If I use this method I need to find and purchase a good quality video transfer software. However, as you know, every transfer reduces recording quality.
I am also getting lost in video formats. QT 7 producing .mov, iMovie .dv. I think there are several more formats such as .mpg, .m4v, .m2v, etc. Are they all have the same quality for a certain video or their video quality depends on the video format such as the listed, please? If later, which video formats are preferred or recognized for good quality video, please?
I really want to be able to archive right into FCP X, if I can. This is my best solution. I am trying to find out if this can be done. If not possible, any other solution that will capture and import the DV output of GV-D800 into FCP X with the same quality as FCP X will be my second choice. I would appreciate your expertise and advice on these issues, please.
Thank you very much for all your help,
Tumay

Error opening MPEG-2 in FCP and QuickTime

I have an MPEG-2 elementary stream file created with Digital Rapids Stream under Windows. I get an error, "file unrecognized" when attempting to open the file with QuickTime Pro 7 and Final Cut 5. The error code was -2048.
I have the MPEG-2 player component, which came with Final Cut Studio. QT and FCP can open the MPEG-2 files that they create (.m2v).
The file created by Stream plays fine with Windows and VLC Media Players but is not recognized by the Apple apps. FWIW, I also tried changing the extension on the file from .mpg to .m2v.
Has anyone seen this before or have an ideas on settings that I can try in Stream to make a more readable file?
Thanks,
cug
File Info from MPEGId2:
File: C:/Documents and Settings/file_name.mpg
Type: MPEG-2 Video Elementary Stream
File Size: 358 MB
Duration: 1 min 0 sec
Profile: Reserved value
Level: Main
Bit Rate: 50000000 bps
Frame Rate: 25 fps
Resolution: 720 x 576
Aspect Ratio: 9:16
G5 Quad Mac OS X (10.4.8)

Speaking of Stream applications, try MPEG Streamclip:
http://www.squared5.com/
That can open most MPEG files and also has export options for DV. Exporting as DV Stream might make life very simple for FCP, though sometimes exporting a QuickTime and choosing DV/DVCPro as the track format may give a file that works better (or might require less rendering in FCP).

BIG PROBLEM!!!! Multiplexing changing brightnes

I hope, that somebody can help me.
like you can see in my sample the button and the menu backround have the same color. After multiplexing (no new encoding) the backround color change. It looks like brightnes +10. I test this, with several footages(.psd / .jpg / .mpg and .m2v) created in every programm and codec I know. It´s allways the same.
I work with DVD Studio Pro 4.0.3 on a G5 quad. In DVD Studio 3 this problem not exist.
By the way : EVERY FILM MULTIPLEXED BY DVD S. PRO 4 to a dvd- GETTING BRIGHTER.
I hope I´m only stupid and didn´t find the right preference. But up now nobody could help me and with this bug this programm is trash.
Sample:
Link: http://download.caution.de/
Login: dvd
If you don´want to download, test it by your selfe. take any menue backround (one color) and create two buttons with the same color . create and open with any DVD player.
Thanks
TIM
G5 quad Mac OS X (10.4.6)
G5 quad Mac OS X (10.4.6)

how about this?
1. duplicate the lineart and put it underneath the layer and lock the original
2. convert the lineart into an outline stroke by going to Effect>Outline Stroke then Object>Expand Appearance
3. Open Pathfinder Pallete and then select all and Unite/Add it.
4. change everything to no stroke and no fill
5. select all then convert it to live paint
6. deselect the converted path and start using live paint bucket.
7. after that expand it and ungroup so you can move the fill path. also you'll notice that it will remove all path you have been converted.
reply if it works,

Trying to download QuickTimeMPEG2-Playback onto a Mac OS 10.8.5

I have a MacBook Pro bought in January 2013. I am trying to download QuickTimeMPEG2-Playback software onto Mac OS 10.8.5 and it is telling me the software is for an earlier version of Mac OS X. Is there a newer version or a workaround?

Hi BosstownBobby,
It looks like the QuickTimeMPEG2-Playback software is no longer needed with the new QuickTime Player.
OS X: Unable to install QuickTime MPEG2 Playback Component
The QuickTime MPEG-2 Playback Component cannot be installed in OS X Lion and later because it is no longer needed. With OS X Lion and later, QuickTime Player plays MPEG-2 media without additional software. You can play most non-encrypted MPEG-2 file formats containing MPEG layer I or II audio, including .mpg, .mpeg, .m2v, .m2a, and .m2s files.
Take care,
Nubz

Converting .mod files and starting a new project

Hi all
I have just purchased Premiere Pro CS5 which is an upgrade from Elements 4 for me. I just want to make sure I'm moving in the right direction as I'm not really technically savvy and am still trying to get my head around all the terms, differences etc.
Basically I have a JVC Everio which gives me .mod files. I have downloaded MPEG Streamclip as per recommendation on this and previous forums. I want to make sure
Should I be converting .mod files to .avi or should I be converting to a different format?
I have recorded my video in widescreen and want to make video watchable on Australian TV. When I use MPEG streamclip it offers me a plethera of choice which confuses me. At the moment I have selected the following:
When I first select the Mod file I'm given an option to choose a task. I have selected "Export to AVI".
NB: I also have the choice to "Convert to MPEG with MP2 Audio" and "Export to DV" plus a number of other options with terminology which doesn't look familiar at all. Thought it best to stay away from these ones!
Once I have selected "Export to AVI" do I select "Fix timecode breaks"? I'm not sure what this means.
Finally:
Compression
Apple DV - Pal
Quality = 100%
DV Options
Scan Mode = Interlaced
Aspect Ratio = 16:9
Sound
MPEG Layer 3, Stereo, kHz=Auto, 256 kbps
Frame Size
do I select "1024 x 576 (16:9)" or "720x 576 (DV-Pal)", there are other options which I can list if you need the information
Frame Rate
This has been left blank and I have not selected "Frame Blending" or "Better Downscaling"
Deselect for progressive movies
I have Interlaced scaling and Reinterlace Chroma selected but deinterlace video remains unticked
Field Dominance
Lower Field First
Once all my files are converted and I open Premiere Pro CS5 what settings should I be selecting for the best output to DVD for Australian television? I get so confused with all the options!!
Thanks in advance for your advice.

Maya.D wrote:
Thanks for your advice.
Are you converting your .mod files to .mpg or .m2v?
Cheers
no conversion at all, i just changed the file extension by typing it as .mpg, thats all.
when you import the clip, if it is 16x9 you have to interpret it... when you import it rightclick the file and choose this...
then this...
(or just set it up how it should be set up, if teh PAR is different from mine shown, but you get the idea)
but here's a fun one. i was messing around with cs5.5, and low and behold... it edits .mod natively now! guess adobe finally got enough people beating the door down. now i really need to update... but i may just hold out for cs6... decisions....

Options for file conversion

Hello,
I'm having difficulty putting old presets (CS5.5), the new version (CS6).
I downloaded the trial version, but only came fourth file conversion options, among them F4V, FLV, H.264 and MP3. Where did all the other options (MPG, AIFF, M2V and many others)??
I hope someone has a solution. Thank you!

AME gets installed through a host application. You probably got AME CS6 by installing Flash CS6? If so, Flash Pro or Design applications only support limited set of codecs/formats. If you install Production Premium and launch Premiere Pro, then go back to AME, you will get all supported formats.

Transcode quicktime files to play on dvd player

okay, so the situation is I have several short home videos in quicktime *.mov format that I would like to transcode into *.mpg such that I can use dvdauthor to burn these files to a dvd (so that my grandma, who doesn't have access to a computer can enjoy them).
I know the general process for doing this with *.avi files is
transcode -i movie.avi -y ffmpeg --export_prof dvd-ntsc --export_asr 3 -o movie -D0 -s2 -m movie.ac3 -J modfps=clonetype=3 --export_fps 29.97\
which outputs an audio file and a video file, that can be multiplexed together with
mplex -f 8 -o dvd_movie.mpg movie.m2v movie.ac3
however, I'm not really sure how to go about this same process with quicktime files.
any ideas?

i use the following in my dvdcopy script before using dvdauthor on the resulting mpeg.
mencoder dvd://$TITLE -dvd-device $DEV -ovc lavc -of mpeg -mpegopts format=dvd:tsaf -vf scale=720:480,harddup \
-lavcopts vcodec=mpeg2video:vrc_buf_size=1835:vrc_maxrate=9800:vbitrate=${vbr}:keyint=18:vstrict=0:aspect=16/9 \
-ofps 30000/1001 -oac copy -o "$WD/movie.mpeg"
i'd be willing to bet it'd work with anything mplayer can read by simply changing the `mencoder dvd://$TITLE -dvd-device $DEV` part to `mencoder /path/to/file` to change the input source.
you'll need to define $vbr and $WD (or hardcode them).
Last edited by brisbin33 (2010-04-01 20:24:46)

Video Converter settings

I want to bring an assortment of video clips into FCP. Since the settings and sources of these clips is so varied, I decided to run them all through Video Converter so they'd all have the same settings when I bring them into FCP. I'd also like to set things up so I have little or not rendering in FCP. I thought I had the settings in Video Converter matched to my sequence settings, but when I drop the clips onto the timeline I get the message "This clips does not match the settings of this sequence or any of your sequence preset." I suppose I could just say "Yeah, go ahead and change this sequence to match the clip," but this doesn't seem like the optimum thing to do.
When I set up FCP, I used the Easy Setup and chose NTSC DV.
I see the following settings in the FCP sequence:
Frame Size: 720x480
Pixel Aspect Ratio: NTSC - CCIR/DV (720x480)
Field Dominance: Lower (even)
Editing Time Base: 29.97
QT Settings
Compressor: DV/DVCPRO - NTSC
Quality: 100%
Audio Settings
Rate: 48 Khz
Depth: 16 bit
Config: Channel Group
In Video Converter, I entered the following settings:
VIDEO
Encoder: Xvid
Frame rate: 29.97
Resolution: 720x480
AUDIO
Encoder: ACC
Sample rate: 48 Khz
Channels: 2 channel stereo
Bitrate: 96 kbps
What settings should I use in FCP and Video Converter to make them play nicely together? In case it makes a difference, this will eventually be dumped to Mini DV tapes and also built into a DVD project.
Thanks!
Bryce

These are just a bunch of clips from lots of sources. Most of them say they're mpgs, but when I was dealing with a similar issue in Motion, I got following reply in the Motion forum about mpgs:
There are a LOT of different kinds of files that could be called mpegs. It would help to know exactly what you're dealing with. What is the extension (.m2t, .mpg, .mp4, .m2v, etc.). The important part of this is to understand that mpegs in general are NOT meant as an editing codec. They are primarily a delivery or capture format. Most times, this means that they need to be transcoded to a format for editing like .mov.
If these files are AVCHD files, then chances are FCP can transcode the files into an editable codec/format for use in Motion. The transcoding process doesn't even take that long since FCP is essentially just rewrapping the file in a QT wrapper.
Motion is pickier about what it will work with than even FCP.<<
In addition, I'm using some streaming clips I downloaded using "Download Helper" from my Firefox browser. Video Converter was the reliable way I found to convert these files to mp4's.
I don't use Compressor because I've never learned how to use it. I was unaware it could do something like this

How do I 'buy' Quicktime Pro?

I am new to Mac and trying to set up the new Mac for Video Editing.
I tried buying Quicktime from the Apple site - but it wont accept my Australian phone number, I tried everything but it would not take my money. Finally I called some friends and they said it was because of different pricing arrangements and said I had to load my software from the Australian shop. What the? - so instead of paying $29, I went to the Australian online shop - which charges $49. Ok, I got over that after some ranting.
Then it says when I 'buy' it, it will send me a password to enter into Quicktime 7 Preferences - but First it says I need to download Quicktime 7. So I did that, but it refuses to load this, as the Mac says to me that there is ALREADY Quicktime X loaded on my machine. So I look - and yes I have Quicktime 10.
So if I have ten and I cant get 7, how do I upgrade to Pro?
The entire object is to set up Final Cut Pro - however I need to convert all the other types of movies that FCP cant handle. And I am led to believe Quicktime PRO 7 does that to at least some of the videos I have.
I have heaps I need to use - and they are
.3gp
.avi (which I want to use Quicktime Pro to convert)
.DIF
.flv
.mpg
.mpeg
.m2v
.mp4
.mov
.wmv
But - to start with - how do I get PRO to load?

According to the various support notes - if I have FCP installed first (I have) and then I install QT7, it should automatically become PRO. It doesnt. So now what?
Any ideas?
Re-run the FCP installation. I believe it has to "see" QT 7 while installing before the FCP installer will upgrade the QT 7 Player to QT 7 Pro. (Same solution if the automatic "Pro" registration is lost during OS upgrade/installation.)
With Regard to QT 7 registration, if you actually purchased a QT 7 "Pro" key and did not receive the email with registration name and key number, then contact customer service at the online Apple store where you purchased the key. (Be sure to have purchaser order information available.) Non-receipt of confirmation email may indicate the "key" was not properly generated. If they can confirm this, then your money should be refunded and, since you no longer need the key with FCP use, you should be good to go...

Difference between .MPG & .M2V

For I client I got specs for encoding a movie in MPG. But AME exports this as a M2V. Can i just change this extention from M2V to MPG?
Thx.
Benno

Thank you, that was helpfull. Can I just rename this extetion, or would you use multiplex.
Benno

Converting .m2v to .mpg

Is there any way to convert .m2v to .mpg? I want to take these videos a put them in ITunes, plus view them on Quicktime. Any answers out there?

M2V is MPG -- only without the audio. If you want to convert it to MPG you just have to multiplex it with audio (PCM, AC3 or M1A a.k.a. MP2).
See also:
http://www.sjoki.uta.fi/~shmhav/SVCDon_a_Macintosh.html#edit_convertMPEG

Premiere Elements 11: Got an m2v file instead of mpeg, and there is no audio

I rendered a video out of Premiere Elements 11 using the "share" function and wanted it to be an Mpeg-2 or Mpeg-4. What I got was 5 different files .ac3, .m2v, .mpg.xmpses_Audio, mpg.xmpses_Video, and .mpg.
The .mpg file is zero bytes and I get a Windows error if I try to play it that says "Windows Media PLayer cannot play the file. The player might not support the file type or might not support the codec that was used to compress the file."
When I try to play the .m2v file there is no audio.
What do I need to do next? I need this file to end up as a Mpeg
Thanks

What computer operating system is your Premiere Elements 11 installed on? I ask that in case we need to get into any computer specific details in the troubleshooting exchanges. Windows 7
1. What are the properties of your source media? Video shot from video camera that creates .mp4 files
2. What did you or the program set as the project preset to match the properties of the source media? I let the program match the Preset
3. What were your specific choices in the Export area...
Publish+Share
Computer
AVCHD
and one of the MP4 presets
OR
This option below was what I used
Publish+Share
Computer
MPEG
and one of the MPEG2 presets
OR
Other
If you have jumped from one to the other in trying to find answers to your problems, then for troubleshooting purposes let us focus on
a. Properties of Source Media See above
b. Project Preset Selected See Above
c. What are the requirements for your export Requirement is MPEG-2 or MPEG-4
I will customized suggestions based on your reply details.

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Friends,
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thanks
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