Convert AVI to MOV files, lossless? at DVinfo.net

Jeff Anselmo · January 22nd, 2010, 11:50 AM

Hi Folks,

I've successfully tried converting an AVI file to an MOV file (short 3 sec clip) using HD Link; and turned out that the MOV clip is a smaller file.

What I want to know is if there's a loss in quality when doing so?

(I've orginally shot the SD footage, captured thru firewire, and edited on Premiere Pro CS2. Now the client wants a do-over with their own editor, but the new editor is running Final Cut. So I thought I'd make it easier on everyone by converting the AVI files into Quicktime/MOV files. Or I can just send him the original miniDV tapes and be done with it :)

Best,

David Taylor · January 22nd, 2010, 02:41 PM

Jeff, rewrapping is a lossless process - the video essence is transferred without change. With such a short file it is probably the difference in the header information that caused the file size difference.

January 22nd, 2010, 11:50 AM	#1
Jeff Anselmo Major Player Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 566	Convert AVI to MOV files, lossless? Hi Folks, I've successfully tried converting an AVI file to an MOV file (short 3 sec clip) using HD Link; and turned out that the MOV clip is a smaller file. What I want to know is if there's a loss in quality when doing so? (I've orginally shot the SD footage, captured thru firewire, and edited on Premiere Pro CS2. Now the client wants a do-over with their own editor, but the new editor is running Final Cut. So I thought I'd make it easier on everyone by converting the AVI files into Quicktime/MOV files. Or I can just send him the original miniDV tapes and be done with it :) Best, __________________ --JA

January 22nd, 2010, 02:41 PM	#2
David Taylor Major Player Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Solana Beach, CA Posts: 853	Jeff, rewrapping is a lossless process - the video essence is transferred without change. With such a short file it is probably the difference in the header information that caused the file size difference.