QuickTime files from FS-4 Pro HD won't play at DVinfo.net

Chris Rasmussen · November 4th, 2006, 05:07 PM

Hello,

I've just purchased an FS-4 Pro HD (with QuickTime upgrade) and can't play back the FS-4's QT files. I'm running QT Pro v7.1.3 on a G4 Powermac with 2GB RAM and 1TB HD.

The recorded footage plays back fine through the (Sony Z1U) camera, and is recognized as a 1920x1080 QT file on my computer, but in attempting to open the file I get a 1920x1080 blank, white screen and a message saying some other software is needed. I'm then directed to a page of multiple 3rd party support apps, but after pouring over the list I still can't identify which app is relevant.

Focus Enhancements email support responded that QuickTime must be set to the specific (1080i – 50/60 etc.) setting in order to play footage, but I can’t find a QT Preference or menu option for selecting play format, and, if a software helper app is needed, I can’t find the correct one.

Anyone helping me out here will certainly be nominated for sainthood!

Many thanks,

Chris ~

Colin McFadden · November 5th, 2006, 10:55 PM

Do you have Final Cut Pro installed? You'll need that installed in order to get the Quicktime HDV codec. Once you install FCP, the files should open in QT just fine. I think version 5 or better will work, though I've only used the FS4ProHD QT files with 5.1.2.

Chris Rasmussen · November 6th, 2006, 02:00 AM

Heh heh heh... silly me! I was trying to open the files in iMovie HD. I've been meaning to get FCP for a long, long time. Now I can justify the cost.

Thanks!

Chris ~

November 4th, 2006, 05:07 PM	#1
Chris Rasmussen New Boot Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 10	QuickTime files from FS-4 Pro HD won't play Hello, I've just purchased an FS-4 Pro HD (with QuickTime upgrade) and can't play back the FS-4's QT files. I'm running QT Pro v7.1.3 on a G4 Powermac with 2GB RAM and 1TB HD. The recorded footage plays back fine through the (Sony Z1U) camera, and is recognized as a 1920x1080 QT file on my computer, but in attempting to open the file I get a 1920x1080 blank, white screen and a message saying some other software is needed. I'm then directed to a page of multiple 3rd party support apps, but after pouring over the list I still can't identify which app is relevant. Focus Enhancements email support responded that QuickTime must be set to the specific (1080i – 50/60 etc.) setting in order to play footage, but I can’t find a QT Preference or menu option for selecting play format, and, if a software helper app is needed, I can’t find the correct one. Anyone helping me out here will certainly be nominated for sainthood! Many thanks, Chris ~

November 5th, 2006, 10:55 PM	#2
Colin McFadden Sponsor: divergent media Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 201	Do you have Final Cut Pro installed? You'll need that installed in order to get the Quicktime HDV codec. Once you install FCP, the files should open in QT just fine. I think version 5 or better will work, though I've only used the FS4ProHD QT files with 5.1.2. __________________ Divergent Media Support www.divergentmedia.com

November 6th, 2006, 02:00 AM	#3
Chris Rasmussen New Boot Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 10	Thanks Colin! Heh heh heh... silly me! I was trying to open the files in iMovie HD. I've been meaning to get FCP for a long, long time. Now I can justify the cost. Thanks! Chris ~