Visual Hub remains available for HD7 owners at DVinfo.net

Steve Mullen · October 7th, 2008, 07:41 PM

VisualHub is used by HD7 owners as a fast way to convert .TOD files to .MPEG files without decompressing and recompressing. For iMovie 08 users, this is faster than using MPEGStreamclip. But, if Visual Hub were to be unavailable, you can still use MPEGStreamClip.

But don't assume VisualHub is unavailable just because the person no longer provides support for it. For example, I just downloaded VisualHub 1.34 from:

geekmeetsgirl.net ~ Visualhub Tools

Moreover, the VisualHub Support Form continues to operate:

iB::General Discussion

This is where I learned of the download site.

You should also Google "VisualHub" because you'll be able to track news on Visual Hub.

Dan Bentel · October 8th, 2008, 10:09 AM

Thanks for the info Steve, but how do I purchase a registration code?

Steve Mullen · October 8th, 2008, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Bentel

Thanks for the info Steve, but how do I purchase a registration code?

I'm sorry -- I assumed if he was no longer selling it, registration was no longer required. But, you do need a license -- which you have if you bought an older version. For example, I've never bothered to upgrade. So now I can.

Looks like it's back to MPEGStreamclip. Remember, this primarily hit's iMovie 08 users. Before, VisualHub, we only used MPEGStreamclip.

Robert Rogoz · October 18th, 2008, 12:59 PM

Hi Steve, I tried to download streamclip. However when i try to open it says it is not supported on the architecture of my computer. I have OS 10.5 (with updates) and it is G5 tower (dual processor). I am interested in GZ-HD7, but what are my options of capturing and working in FCS 6.0.4? Thanks

Steve Mullen · October 18th, 2008, 07:40 PM

This free software requires at least Mac OS X 10.2 (Jaguar) and QuickTime 6. It is also compatible with Mac OS X 10.3.x (Panther), Mac OS X 10.4.x (Tiger), Mac OS X 10.5.x (Leopard) and QuickTime 7. It works with PowerPC and Intel based Macs.

For MPEG-2 playback and conversion, you need the QuickTime MPEG-2 Playback Component. You can buy it from Apple (Apple - QuickTime - MPEG-2 Playback). If you have either Final Cut Pro or DVD Studio Pro, then the component is already installed and you don't have to buy it; but you may need to download the latest version from Apple. If you bought an older version of the component, you can update it to the latest version (Apple - QuickTime - MPEG-2 Playback - Update). Note that the MPEG-2 component is neither required nor useful for MPEG-1 or MPEG-4 files. But it is required for VOB files and transport streams, because they are MPEG-2 files.

Robert Rogoz · October 18th, 2008, 08:31 PM

Thanks Steve, looks I have all of that on the computer. My OS is 10.5.5 and I have FCS2 FCP6.0.4, which should be the latest version. Do you know if I can capture the footage through ProRes HQ or ProRes?

October 7th, 2008, 07:41 PM	#1
Steve Mullen HDV Cinema Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 4,007	Visual Hub remains available for HD7 owners VisualHub is used by HD7 owners as a fast way to convert .TOD files to .MPEG files without decompressing and recompressing. For iMovie 08 users, this is faster than using MPEGStreamclip. But, if Visual Hub were to be unavailable, you can still use MPEGStreamClip. But don't assume VisualHub is unavailable just because the person no longer provides support for it. For example, I just downloaded VisualHub 1.34 from: geekmeetsgirl.net ~ Visualhub Tools Moreover, the VisualHub Support Form continues to operate: iB::General Discussion This is where I learned of the download site. You should also Google "VisualHub" because you'll be able to track news on Visual Hub. __________________ Switcher's Quick Guide to the Avid Media Composer >>> http://home.mindspring.com/~d-v-c

October 8th, 2008, 10:09 AM	#2
Dan Bentel New Boot Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6	^ Thanks for the info Steve, but how do I purchase a registration code?

October 18th, 2008, 12:59 PM	#4
Robert Rogoz Major Player Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 457	Streamclip Hi Steve, I tried to download streamclip. However when i try to open it says it is not supported on the architecture of my computer. I have OS 10.5 (with updates) and it is G5 tower (dual processor). I am interested in GZ-HD7, but what are my options of capturing and working in FCS 6.0.4? Thanks

October 18th, 2008, 07:40 PM	#5
Steve Mullen HDV Cinema Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 4,007	This free software requires at least Mac OS X 10.2 (Jaguar) and QuickTime 6. It is also compatible with Mac OS X 10.3.x (Panther), Mac OS X 10.4.x (Tiger), Mac OS X 10.5.x (Leopard) and QuickTime 7. It works with PowerPC and Intel based Macs. For MPEG-2 playback and conversion, you need the QuickTime MPEG-2 Playback Component. You can buy it from Apple (Apple - QuickTime - MPEG-2 Playback). If you have either Final Cut Pro or DVD Studio Pro, then the component is already installed and you don't have to buy it; but you may need to download the latest version from Apple. If you bought an older version of the component, you can update it to the latest version (Apple - QuickTime - MPEG-2 Playback - Update). Note that the MPEG-2 component is neither required nor useful for MPEG-1 or MPEG-4 files. But it is required for VOB files and transport streams, because they are MPEG-2 files. __________________ Switcher's Quick Guide to the Avid Media Composer >>> http://home.mindspring.com/~d-v-c

October 18th, 2008, 08:31 PM	#6
Robert Rogoz Major Player Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 457	Thanks Steve, looks I have all of that on the computer. My OS is 10.5.5 and I have FCS2 FCP6.0.4, which should be the latest version. Do you know if I can capture the footage through ProRes HQ or ProRes?