New MacBookPro and QT 10 no play at DVinfo.net

Keith Marley · June 17th, 2011, 03:07 PM

Hi all,
Just got a new MacBookPro (17" i7) and my .mov footage won't play in Quicktime 10, which surprised me as it is a .mov file. It states that I may need a software update of QT, however this is the most recent version so I am confused as to what to do. Any ideas anyone?
Thanks
Keith

Kevin Wolff · June 18th, 2011, 12:23 AM

What codec is your footage? You may be trying to play footage for which you do not have the codec installed. (The .mov file type ndicates a QuickTime file, but it does not tell you the codec.)

Keith Marley · June 18th, 2011, 01:07 AM

Hi Kevin,
It is XDCAM, however it is wrapped in .mov so I assumed that there would be no rewrapping or codec conversion required for playing in Quicktime. It plays fine on the old MBP in Quicktime 7.6.9. but won't play in the newer version of QT10.
Not really sure what to do, I thought that the point of the wrapping in camera was the ease of workflow between Apple's playback/editing software.
Excuse my lack of knowledge in this area, it has been a while since I have bought a new computer!
Thanks
Keith

Dave Farrants · June 18th, 2011, 11:53 PM

The XDCAM codec comes with, and is installed with FCP, usually used to edit material on a Mac, it's also available from the Sony site for download / install. If you have FCP / FCE for editing you might also want to install Quicktime 7 as well as QT10.

Keith Marley · June 19th, 2011, 02:15 AM

Thanks David, just done that and they play fine. Cheers, much appreciated.

June 17th, 2011, 03:07 PM	#1
Keith Marley Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Liverpool UK Posts: 37	New MacBookPro and QT 10 no play Hi all, Just got a new MacBookPro (17" i7) and my .mov footage won't play in Quicktime 10, which surprised me as it is a .mov file. It states that I may need a software update of QT, however this is the most recent version so I am confused as to what to do. Any ideas anyone? Thanks Keith

June 18th, 2011, 12:23 AM	#2
Kevin Wolff Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 51	Re: New MacBookPro and QT 10 no play What codec is your footage? You may be trying to play footage for which you do not have the codec installed. (The .mov file type ndicates a QuickTime file, but it does not tell you the codec.)

June 18th, 2011, 01:07 AM	#3
Keith Marley Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Liverpool UK Posts: 37	Re: New MacBookPro and QT 10 no play Hi Kevin, It is XDCAM, however it is wrapped in .mov so I assumed that there would be no rewrapping or codec conversion required for playing in Quicktime. It plays fine on the old MBP in Quicktime 7.6.9. but won't play in the newer version of QT10. Not really sure what to do, I thought that the point of the wrapping in camera was the ease of workflow between Apple's playback/editing software. Excuse my lack of knowledge in this area, it has been a while since I have bought a new computer! Thanks Keith

June 18th, 2011, 11:53 PM	#4
Dave Farrants Major Player Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gloucs, UK Posts: 216	Re: New MacBookPro and QT 10 no play The XDCAM codec comes with, and is installed with FCP, usually used to edit material on a Mac, it's also available from the Sony site for download / install. If you have FCP / FCE for editing you might also want to install Quicktime 7 as well as QT10.

June 19th, 2011, 02:15 AM	#5
Keith Marley Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Liverpool UK Posts: 37	Re: New MacBookPro and QT 10 no play Thanks David, just done that and they play fine. Cheers, much appreciated.