"Unwrap" Apple HDV mov file...

Hi,
I captured some video in FCP 5.0.4 from my Dad's FX1 over the weekend and I'd like to "extract" the MPEG from the QT MOV files that FCP saved.
From what I've been able to find, the HDV clips that FCP captures from the FX1 still the HD MPEG transport streams, but in a QuickTime wrapper. Does anybody know how to "remove" the QuickTime wrapper and return them to .ts or .m2t files (essentially "extract" the transport stream to a file) so I can play them on the HD card?
I wish I would have just used VirtualDVHS - I probably would have gotten plain old m2t files that I could throw right onto the PC - FCP was just SO easy to do the captures with.
Thanks!
SC

You might try one of the deMUXing applications at http://versiontracker.com/macosx/
Maybe bbdemux or maybe MPEG Streamclip...
Patrick

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Take a look at this thread...
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3385122

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2 weeks ago, QT played HDV .mov files - I know this because I have an editing project that I created with them 2 weeks ago.
Now, following some updates, it won't play any .mov files except those encoded with H264.
This is the case on all my PCs so it's not something I've installed - it's the codec gone missing on ALL the machines.
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Any ideas here - which codec to download, which version of QT to reinstall? Anything at all, please?

Format: Sorenson Video 3 Decompressor, 800 x 600, Millions +
The Sorenson Video 3 (SV3) codec is somewhat old and belongs to the "legacy" group. You may want to check to see if the "Legacy Encoders" option is set in the "Registration > Advanced" preference window. (Not sure if this option is required for playback or only for encoding purposes. Also not sure if the legacy version built into QT is compatible with SV3 Pro Codec used by Sorenson Squeeze.) In any case, my guess would be that the audio (not mentioned by you) may be MP3 which is commonly used with both DivX and FLV files. In any event, not being a Sorenson codec user, that is about all I can say at this point without seeing/testing a sample snippet.

After a itunes update my HDV mov files won't play on my mac.

I applied and update to my MacBook pro and BAM!! Now my HDV.mov files won't play with QuickTime or final cut pro. I'm in the middle of a project and I can't finish it because when the files play in fcp I get a error. Can anybody help me with this?

I have two anserws I think might work for you. The first one is: This solved the issue down loading and re-installing Quicktime 7.5.5
http://www.digitalrebellion.com/blog/posts/using_pacifist_to_downgrade_quicktime .html
I'd create a backup of the System / Components and Quicktime folders first though, just incase you need to revert back.
and the 2nd one is:
I HAVE A FIX...AND IT WORKS!!!!!!!!! Actually a friend found this fix somewhere else, but I just did it and it worked. The only rub is you need to have access to another system that has not been updated to iTunes 10.5 or QT 7.7.
On the system that has not been updated, go to:
MAC HD/System/Library/Components and copy that folder to an external drive...next go to
MAC HD/System/Library/QuickTime and copy that folder to an external drive.
On the system that is not working, go to the same places on the MAC HD and delete those two folders. Then copy the folders from your external drive to the same location. Restart you system...i did it twice...and everything should be back to normal. This has worked on both systems here that were previously jacked up. If you do not have access to a system that was not messed up, let me know and maybe we can swap files.
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If you try any one of these let me know how it works out.

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Hi.
I have a bunch of HDV movies that were cut in FCP and exported as self-contained HDV quicktimes that need to get to Blu-ray.
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Since my last post, I've worked out a slightly better way of addressing the issue of getting FCP HDV .mov files into a Blu-ray playable form. It adds a step, using MPEG Streamclip, but can use Toast 9 for authoring, which means simple menus.
*Video Component*
HDV .mov file --> YAMB - +extract raw+
.hdv2* file --> Womble Video Wizard DVD - +Tools -> MPEG format converter -> MPEG-2 Transport Stream+
.m2t file --> MPEG Streamclip - +Open Files -> Convert to TS -> Convert to TS+
.ts file
*Audio Component*
HDV .mov file --> Compressor - +AC3 output only+
.ac3 file
*Combine Audio and Video*
.ts file + .ac3 file --> tsMuxeR GUI - +M2TS Muxing+
.m2ts file
*Author and Burn Blu-ray*
Add .m2ts files to Toast 9 + HD Plugin
Burn DVD, DVD-DL, BD, or BD-DL with no-encoding, just multiplexing
Play
http://mymoments.roxio.com/enu/articles/mac/video/2008/05/burna_highdef_dvd_with_toast9.html
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I noticed if some tools are used in the wrong sequence, the field order gets screwed up.
From my observations, Toast 9 doesn't know that HDV .mov actually has MPEG-2 video, so it re-encodes for Blu-ray. If you try .m2t files from direct capture outside of FCP, Toast 9 recognizes the streams, and does not require re-encode. The same is true for the files generated in the above flow.
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1080i50 25 Mbps CBR = 'hdv3'
1080p24 25 Mbps CBR = 'hdv6'
1080p25 25 Mbps CBR = 'hdv7'
1080p30 25 Mbps CBR = 'hdv8'

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Type: QuickTime Movie
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Source Audio Format: 48000 Hz - 16 bit - Stereo
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QuickTime Details:
Movie contains 1 video track(s), 1 audio track(s) and 1 timecode track(s).
Video:
There are 453 frames with a duration of 1/29.97th.
Video track 1:
Duration is 454
Average frame rate is 29.91 fps
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Video data block #1:
Frame Size = 1920 x 1080
Compressor =
Quality = Least (1.00)
Audio:
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Audio data block #1:
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Rate = 48000 Hz
Compressor = sowt
Timecode:
Timecode track 1 contains 1 type(s) of data:
Timecode data block #1:
Start Time = 00;00;39;04
Reel name =
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Okay, I read the whole Flip4Mac website.
Flip4Mac is an application for Apple computers.
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Only change made to ANYTHING on my iMac is: Updated iTunes on Tuesday after I had closed the project from Premiere Pro.
Sounds like a clue.
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Is apple aware that Lion will not play HDV 720p25 Files in QT, poor show., Is apple aware that Lion will not play HDV 720p25 Files in QT, poor show.

I recently made the change to Lion from Snow Leopard, I use FCP and work natively with HDV 720p25 .mov files from a Focus DR-HD100 hard drive. I am getting a message saying that the files may be damaged, I want to know when this will be sorted, as I am completely unable to edit and its costing me big time.
My hands are tied, when will apple sort this, a very poor showing from Apple, not impressed. This has knocked my confidence in Apple.

i've been having the exact same problems myself since Lion was released. I've been having to work with .m2t files and then converting them with MPEG StreamClip to Apple ProRes 422 native quicktime files in order to even use the stupid HDD. All of my existing .MOV files that were on the HDD prior to upgrade are now all "corrupt". Spoke with Apple reps and Focus reps and both of course are pointing fingers at each other.
Also, found that .m2t files aren't as high quality as shooting with .mov files on the DR-HD100... interesting huh? I mean i'm not in too much of a pickle due to the fact that the HDD is still useable it's just more time and steps before getting to edit in FCP now which is annoying considering the fact that I shelled out a lot of money for this HDD to be able to edit immediately...
APPLE PLEASE FIX THIS!!!!
I know it's Apple's fault because when i shoot in .mov files on the DR-HD100 and bring them in on my mac mini which is still OS X Snow Leopard, they work just fine... so it's definitely a Lion issue...
Also, found out that once the files have been dragged onto a HDD operating within OS X Lion, they become corrupt FOREVER and you can't reverse the process! They remain fine on the DR-HD100 but if you drag them onto a OS X Lion machine, then decide to transfer them to a OS X Snow Leopard device via USB, Network, or whatever, it won't matter because they have already been corrupted by Lion!

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