Quicktime MOV exports at DVinfo.net

Richard Eary · October 21st, 2009, 03:32 PM

I exported video to Cineform Quicktime MOV format recently and the client is unable to open the file. Does the client need to install Cineform codec to view the video? The client is using a Mac.

Also, would the client be able to import the video into a FCP project?

Graham Hickling · October 21st, 2009, 05:38 PM

Yes he needs the codec - the decoder is free. I don't use Mac so not sure how to best get it ... someone here will know.

David Taylor · October 21st, 2009, 06:15 PM

Free CineForm decoders in a package we call "Neo Player": Neo Player Downloads. Note that we'll be updating this in a few days (Friday/Monday maybe) and will have additional performance in the decoder if your client is using a slow-is machine.

David.

Richard Eary · October 21st, 2009, 06:45 PM

Thank you.... That is what I expected

Richard Eary · October 22nd, 2009, 12:53 PM

My client says the Quicktime mov shows up in 4:3 instead of widescreen. How do you change the settings in FCP to set the ratio to 1.2 widescreen? Her timeline is 16:9 HD. My QT file plays on my PC in widescreen.

Craig Davidson · October 22nd, 2009, 08:39 PM

Open the settings for the sequence. There are a number of selections in there to change the aspect ratio. You may need to check "anamorphic" for the sequence. Does the clip play in QuickTime on the Mac correctly?

Richard Eary · October 22nd, 2009, 09:04 PM

She says the video plays perfectly except that it is in 4:3. Which makes the talent tall and skinny. I am going to stop by tomorrow to help her fix the problem. Al though, I have never used a Mac before. Could you give me a list of things to check?

She says her timeline is already in 16:9. I am guessing the QT video settings need to be modified from within FCP to change the aspect ratio from 1.0 (4:3) to 1.2 (16:9).

October 21st, 2009, 03:32 PM	#1
Richard Eary Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Graham, Washington Posts: 44	Quicktime MOV exports I exported video to Cineform Quicktime MOV format recently and the client is unable to open the file. Does the client need to install Cineform codec to view the video? The client is using a Mac. Also, would the client be able to import the video into a FCP project?

October 21st, 2009, 06:45 PM	#4
Richard Eary Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Graham, Washington Posts: 44	Quicktime Thank you.... That is what I expected

October 22nd, 2009, 12:53 PM	#5
Richard Eary Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Graham, Washington Posts: 44	Fcp wrong aspect ratio My client says the Quicktime mov shows up in 4:3 instead of widescreen. How do you change the settings in FCP to set the ratio to 1.2 widescreen? Her timeline is 16:9 HD. My QT file plays on my PC in widescreen.

October 21st, 2009, 05:38 PM	#2
Graham Hickling Trustee Join Date: May 2004 Location: Knoxville, Tennessee Posts: 1,669	Yes he needs the codec - the decoder is free. I don't use Mac so not sure how to best get it ... someone here will know.

October 21st, 2009, 06:15 PM	#3
David Taylor Major Player Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Solana Beach, CA Posts: 853	Free CineForm decoders in a package we call "Neo Player": Neo Player Downloads. Note that we'll be updating this in a few days (Friday/Monday maybe) and will have additional performance in the decoder if your client is using a slow-is machine. David.

October 22nd, 2009, 08:39 PM	#6
Craig Davidson Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Solana Beach, CA Posts: 142	Open the settings for the sequence. There are a number of selections in there to change the aspect ratio. You may need to check "anamorphic" for the sequence. Does the clip play in QuickTime on the Mac correctly?

October 22nd, 2009, 09:04 PM	#7
Richard Eary Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Graham, Washington Posts: 44	She says the video plays perfectly except that it is in 4:3. Which makes the talent tall and skinny. I am going to stop by tomorrow to help her fix the problem. Al though, I have never used a Mac before. Could you give me a list of things to check? She says her timeline is already in 16:9. I am guessing the QT video settings need to be modified from within FCP to change the aspect ratio from 1.0 (4:3) to 1.2 (16:9).