QT component dead after QT update (Mac)? at DVinfo.net

Andreas Nistler · January 28th, 2008, 04:17 AM

Updated Quicktime to 7.4, now there's no finder preview of .TOD-files, QT can't open them and Final Cut Pro quits when trying to import a .TOD-file.
Worked before. Does anyone have the same problem?

Mac Pro 8-core, FCP 5.1.4, OS 10.4.11, QT 7.4

Thanks in advance!

Steve Mullen · January 28th, 2008, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andreas Nistler

Updated Quicktime to 7.4, now there's no finder preview of .TOD-files, QT can't open them and Final Cut Pro quits when trying to import a .TOD-file.
Worked before. Does anyone have the same problem?

Mac Pro 8-core, FCP 5.1.4, OS 10.4.11, QT 7.4

Thanks in advance!

QT 7.4 has broken almost every type of editing software.

Marco Wagner · January 28th, 2008, 04:49 PM

Yeah apparently QT7.4's DRM has struck, leaving many unable to open Adobe projects at all!!!!

See here
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/01...dobe_programs/

Wayne Avanson · March 1st, 2008, 12:54 PM

Yup same here, used to preview TOC files, now doesn't. Annoying.

Steve Mullen · March 1st, 2008, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wayne Avanson

Yup same here, used to preview TOC files, now doesn't. Annoying.

You can use Pacifist to roll-back to 7.3. Just google your problem.

Andreas Nistler · March 2nd, 2008, 05:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Mullen

You can use Pacifist to roll-back to 7.3. Just google your problem.

Switched back to QT 7.3.1 via Pacifist and everything's fine again.

Andreas Nistler · April 3rd, 2008, 08:49 AM

QT 7.4.5 - did anyone try?

David Carter · April 5th, 2008, 05:52 PM

I tried it, it doesnt work.

I just got my HD7, this is becomeing a BIG headache.

BTW my HD7 was second hand and came without a software disc, anyone got a spare?

DOWNLOADED PACIFIST IT HERE BTW http://osx.iusethis.com/app/pacifist

With QT 7.3 loaded I still cant open any of the files. Is there something on the software disc that I must have to make this work? i'm convinced there is...

Chris Leong · April 5th, 2008, 06:28 PM

Yeah.
You'll have to go up to 7.4.1, since 7.4 really was a problem.

Plus you'll have to watch your ProApp and other toolkit updates as well -- not everything will play until those are installed too.

Basically you'll have to Update, restart, Update, restart, Update restart until Update says your computer won't Update no more...

Just went through the whole big headache, several times (I have 3 Macs at home and 12 at work).

In a nutshell, if you're on OS 10.4 then it has to be 10.4.11 and QT 7.3.1
If you're 10.5 then 10.5.2 and QT 7.4.1.

And then you go from there. (i.e. there may be other things to fix, but unless you start where I just said, nothing will work).

HTH
YMMV
Cheers
Chris

David Carter · April 5th, 2008, 06:44 PM

Honestly... I HAVE HAD BETTER DAYS. This has been really really time consuming and still not resolved.

I have OSX 10.4.11 running and QT 7.3.1 - You have at least given me some clues as to where to go from here but its all a bit shaky for my liking... thanks for your help though.

If this doesnt resolve for me very soon, I'll be selling on my HD7. May sound extreme but I have issues enough with having to convert files in the first place. I knew it was going to be more involved in regard to workflow but had NO IDEA it would be this difficult to even get started. Frankly, at this time 1.15 in the morning after a day of messing about on forums, internet pages on the matter and the all but useless JVC website, I wish I'd bought the Sony SR11 I had my eye on instead. Doh!

Chris Leong · April 5th, 2008, 07:08 PM

David
Several things you can try -

use iMovie and see if that program sees it. I've loaded feature films into iMovie and out again in frustration before...

Download and try the VLC Media Player. It's free and it will give you a good idea as to where your system stands. VLC usually plays where others fear to tread.

Also MPEG Streamclip is another free utility that should view and convert your files.

If neither of those work then I agree with you. Pitch the darned thing!

(ps/ It takes an average of two days to get this stuff going properly, and that's when you know what you're doing... :-)

Cheers
Chris

David Carter · April 5th, 2008, 07:14 PM

Hi Chris, I use streamclip quite often as I have to convert files from my pc. Its not accepting them either.

Incidentally I can play them on my pc but not edit them. It is so hard without the basic software package to see whats wrong in all of this, but I will follow your two leads. I have bought additional kit for the HD7 which hasnt even arrived yet but really will sell it on in a day or so if this doesnt resolve. JVC are to blame in this matter. To shut out mac users in this way is baffling.

Andreas Nistler · April 6th, 2008, 02:17 AM

JVC has released a patch for the Everio Quicktime component: http://www2.cli.co.jp/products/ne/up...c3e_update.htm
Works on my system (Mac Pro 8-core, 10.4.11, QT 7.4.5). Also works on a PPC Quad.

David Carter · April 6th, 2008, 04:06 AM

thanks Andreas, I can see the problem is that I dont have the original software as that plug in targets "QuickTime Component for Everio bundled with Everio". that I don't have and am endeavouring to get. I bought the cam second hand and the seller didnt provide it. JVC don't open on the weekends so cant get it from them just yet. None of my appeals online have turned one up (thought it would have been an available download)
anyway i'll write an update when I get that. For now, I will give up. it'll be mid week before i can get a replacement disc.

Steve Mullen · April 6th, 2008, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David Carter

... but I have issues enough with having to convert files in the first place.

If you will edit with iMovie 08 -- you no longer need to convert files with MPEG Streamclip!

That's why I wrote the my iMovie 08 Guide. No more long hours of conversion where MPEG is transcoded to AIC! No huge files!!!

It's too bad the information on using MPEG Streamclip is everywhere and everyone still believes it is true.

January 28th, 2008, 04:17 AM	#1
Andreas Nistler Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 28	QT component dead after QT update (Mac)? Updated Quicktime to 7.4, now there's no finder preview of .TOD-files, QT can't open them and Final Cut Pro quits when trying to import a .TOD-file. Worked before. Does anyone have the same problem? Mac Pro 8-core, FCP 5.1.4, OS 10.4.11, QT 7.4 Thanks in advance!

January 28th, 2008, 04:49 PM	#3
Marco Wagner Trustee Join Date: May 2005 Location: Saint Cloud, Florida Posts: 1,043	Yeah apparently QT7.4's DRM has struck, leaving many unable to open Adobe projects at all!!!! See here http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/01...dobe_programs/ __________________ www.facebook.com/projectspecto Last edited by Marco Wagner; January 28th, 2008 at 04:55 PM. Reason: add link

April 5th, 2008, 05:52 PM	#8
David Carter Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Glasgow, Scotland, UK Posts: 170	I tried it, it doesnt work. I just got my HD7, this is becomeing a BIG headache. BTW my HD7 was second hand and came without a software disc, anyone got a spare? DOWNLOADED PACIFIST IT HERE BTW http://osx.iusethis.com/app/pacifist With QT 7.3 loaded I still cant open any of the files. Is there something on the software disc that I must have to make this work? i'm convinced there is... Last edited by David Carter; April 5th, 2008 at 06:25 PM. Reason: update

April 5th, 2008, 06:28 PM	#9
Chris Leong Major Player Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Los Angeles CA USA Posts: 507	Yeah. You'll have to go up to 7.4.1, since 7.4 really was a problem. Plus you'll have to watch your ProApp and other toolkit updates as well -- not everything will play until those are installed too. Basically you'll have to Update, restart, Update, restart, Update restart until Update says your computer won't Update no more... Just went through the whole big headache, several times (I have 3 Macs at home and 12 at work). In a nutshell, if you're on OS 10.4 then it has to be 10.4.11 and QT 7.3.1 If you're 10.5 then 10.5.2 and QT 7.4.1. And then you go from there. (i.e. there may be other things to fix, but unless you start where I just said, nothing will work). HTH YMMV Cheers Chris __________________ "The content, not the container."

April 5th, 2008, 07:08 PM	#11
Chris Leong Major Player Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Los Angeles CA USA Posts: 507	David Several things you can try - use iMovie and see if that program sees it. I've loaded feature films into iMovie and out again in frustration before... Download and try the VLC Media Player. It's free and it will give you a good idea as to where your system stands. VLC usually plays where others fear to tread. Also MPEG Streamclip is another free utility that should view and convert your files. If neither of those work then I agree with you. Pitch the darned thing! (ps/ It takes an average of two days to get this stuff going properly, and that's when you know what you're doing... :-) Cheers Chris __________________ "The content, not the container."

March 1st, 2008, 12:54 PM	#4
Wayne Avanson Major Player Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lancashire UK Posts: 496	Yup same here, used to preview TOC files, now doesn't. Annoying.

April 3rd, 2008, 08:49 AM	#7
Andreas Nistler Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 28	QT 7.4.5 - did anyone try?

April 5th, 2008, 06:44 PM	#10
David Carter Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Glasgow, Scotland, UK Posts: 170	Honestly... I HAVE HAD BETTER DAYS. This has been really really time consuming and still not resolved. I have OSX 10.4.11 running and QT 7.3.1 - You have at least given me some clues as to where to go from here but its all a bit shaky for my liking... thanks for your help though. If this doesnt resolve for me very soon, I'll be selling on my HD7. May sound extreme but I have issues enough with having to convert files in the first place. I knew it was going to be more involved in regard to workflow but had NO IDEA it would be this difficult to even get started. Frankly, at this time 1.15 in the morning after a day of messing about on forums, internet pages on the matter and the all but useless JVC website, I wish I'd bought the Sony SR11 I had my eye on instead. Doh!

April 5th, 2008, 07:14 PM	#12
David Carter Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Glasgow, Scotland, UK Posts: 170	Hi Chris, I use streamclip quite often as I have to convert files from my pc. Its not accepting them either. Incidentally I can play them on my pc but not edit them. It is so hard without the basic software package to see whats wrong in all of this, but I will follow your two leads. I have bought additional kit for the HD7 which hasnt even arrived yet but really will sell it on in a day or so if this doesnt resolve. JVC are to blame in this matter. To shut out mac users in this way is baffling.

April 6th, 2008, 02:17 AM	#13
Andreas Nistler Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 28	JVC has released a patch for the Everio Quicktime component: http://www2.cli.co.jp/products/ne/up...c3e_update.htm Works on my system (Mac Pro 8-core, 10.4.11, QT 7.4.5). Also works on a PPC Quad.

April 6th, 2008, 04:06 AM	#14
David Carter Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Glasgow, Scotland, UK Posts: 170	thanks Andreas, I can see the problem is that I dont have the original software as that plug in targets "QuickTime Component for Everio bundled with Everio". that I don't have and am endeavouring to get. I bought the cam second hand and the seller didnt provide it. JVC don't open on the weekends so cant get it from them just yet. None of my appeals online have turned one up (thought it would have been an available download) anyway i'll write an update when I get that. For now, I will give up. it'll be mid week before i can get a replacement disc.