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Does Perian have any preference settings so it doesn't encode all Quicktime files, I don't see anything. Do you have to physically remove it to stop it doing that? Do most prefer this or VLC?
And also has it prevented an AVI burned to iDVD from having any sound? I've read it interferes with youtube etc?
And also has it prevented an AVI burned to iDVD from having any sound? I've read it interferes with youtube etc?
Really, and that's it. Why is that one the one to use instead of iDVD?
Do you use perian or VLC?
Do you use perian or VLC?
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iDVD was designed for plugging in your digital video camera to edit the tapes into a home movie to burn to DVD.
Perian allows unsupported codecs to be read by QuickTime.
Burn, and similar programs, will allow you to quickly convert most video files to DVD format and burn to disc. The process should take less than 30 minutes on modern hardware for an average 90 minute movie in a 700MB AVI file.
AVI is a proprietary Microsoft container format from twenty years ago. Matroska and MPEG-4 are more current and widely used now.
VLC is good for watching videos, but I prefer MPlayerX.
iDVD was designed for plugging in your digital video camera to edit the tapes into a home movie to burn to DVD.
Perian allows unsupported codecs to be read by QuickTime.
Burn, and similar programs, will allow you to quickly convert most video files to DVD format and burn to disc. The process should take less than 30 minutes on modern hardware for an average 90 minute movie in a 700MB AVI file.
AVI is a proprietary Microsoft container format from twenty years ago. Matroska and MPEG-4 are more current and widely used now.
VLC is good for watching videos, but I prefer MPlayerX.
Thanks. Can Perian be turned on and off or will it decode all in QT?And not relevant to burning when it wasn't readable in iDVD initially?
Is Burn the best one for someone like me who knows very little and just wants to burn a film to DVD, and any benefit over iTunes for CD too?
Is Burn the best one for someone like me who knows very little and just wants to burn a film to DVD, and any benefit over iTunes for CD too?
While we're on this subject, 'perian' didn't need an admin password to work on the MBP, I thought anything you download has to ask for that, and that's what prevents unwanteds on the Mac?
And can anyone answer the previous questions relating to the programme about preference and better to have a player like VLC instead?
And can anyone answer the previous questions relating to the programme about preference and better to have a player like VLC instead?
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One thing I can assure you is that Perian is not dangerous if you got it from their own website; Perian.org. It is not an application, but rather a set of codecs that get dropped into Quicktime's "bin" of supported codecs. Essentially broadens the support of QuickTime. If you want to mess with Perian settings you can find it under System Preferences down at the bottom.
I use multiple different DVD authoring programs at work but recommended iDVD because you probably already had it installed. The reason it can take so long is because certain video types are more complex to transcode (convert) to mpeg-2 which is what DVDs are.
Did you try my method in iDVD where you click FILE on the top bar, then click ONE STEP DVD FROM MOVIE? This automatically removes menus and should automatically choose quality settings that will fit your whole avi.
In regards to VLC, it is a great program to have installed even if you choose not to use it as your primary video app. It supports a wider variety of videos than QuickTime by default, so it's useful in a pinch. However, QuickTime is still used as a core component by many applications like iDVD, which is why I suggested Perian.
I can't comment on Burn since I haven't used it, but it sounds to be another good option.
One thing I can assure you is that Perian is not dangerous if you got it from their own website; Perian.org. It is not an application, but rather a set of codecs that get dropped into Quicktime's "bin" of supported codecs. Essentially broadens the support of QuickTime. If you want to mess with Perian settings you can find it under System Preferences down at the bottom.
I use multiple different DVD authoring programs at work but recommended iDVD because you probably already had it installed. The reason it can take so long is because certain video types are more complex to transcode (convert) to mpeg-2 which is what DVDs are.
Did you try my method in iDVD where you click FILE on the top bar, then click ONE STEP DVD FROM MOVIE? This automatically removes menus and should automatically choose quality settings that will fit your whole avi.
In regards to VLC, it is a great program to have installed even if you choose not to use it as your primary video app. It supports a wider variety of videos than QuickTime by default, so it's useful in a pinch. However, QuickTime is still used as a core component by many applications like iDVD, which is why I suggested Perian.
I can't comment on Burn since I haven't used it, but it sounds to be another good option.
Thanks for that ZZ, I don't see any settings for Perian when open, other than audio options.
I did use iDVD without menu yes, but how can I tell beforehand whether I'm going to have another coaster on my hands that's just going to be a movie with no sound? I'd quite like to get something from iDVD yes but not a clue why no audio was picked up when it plays fine on the MBP
I did use iDVD without menu yes, but how can I tell beforehand whether I'm going to have another coaster on my hands that's just going to be a movie with no sound? I'd quite like to get something from iDVD yes but not a clue why no audio was picked up when it plays fine on the MBP
Have you tried BURN yet?
Or transcoding to AIC via MPEG Streamclip before using iDVD?
It seems, we are just running in circles, without any concrete feedback on the solutions we provided, or is that just me?
I haven't a clue with Burn to be honest, particularly what settings to use. And nothing came out.
I thought I was giving feedback, surely the neighbours can hear me banging my head against the wall when I am failing to turn an AVI into a watchable DVD.
I was just impressed I got a picture using iDVD and thought someone would say you just need to do ''that'' to get audio.
This bit may as well be in Japanese
transcoding to AIC via MPEG Streamclip
I thought I was giving feedback, surely the neighbours can hear me banging my head against the wall when I am failing to turn an AVI into a watchable DVD.
I was just impressed I got a picture using iDVD and thought someone would say you just need to do ''that'' to get audio.
This bit may as well be in Japanese
transcoding to AIC via MPEG Streamclip
Just a proof, that Burn did create an MPEG-2 stream you can burn to DVD.
I don't have any DVD-RW with me to test and screen shot it for you any further though.
This bit may as well be in Japanese
transcoding to AIC via MPEG Streamclip
If that doesn't help, you can use the last steps in the following guides to make a .mov file using AIC as video Compressor and Uncompressed for Sound.
Get footage from a video DVD into an editing application
Video: Ripping a video DVD (.mp4, 28s, 2.8MB)
Video: Transcoding ripped video to format iMovie understands (.mp4, 75s, 7MB)
Video: Ripping a video DVD (.mp4, 28s, 2.8MB)
Video: Transcoding ripped video to format iMovie understands (.mp4, 75s, 7MB)
Many thanks for that, the top part looks so simple.....! Don't know where I went wrong on that one, but will try again.
Does iDVD have to convert avi to mpg so it can be watched on DVD players?
Don't know where I went wrong on that one, but will try again. Does iDVD have to convert avi to mpg so it can be watched on DVD players?
Yes, as video DVDs are all in MPEG-2 format, and the .avi file you have uses an MPEG-4 codec. Thus the transcoding is needed, but as iDVD is not meant for .avi files using whatever codec, the step via MPEG Streamclip and the Apple Intermediate Codec (AIC) is the better way.
Last question....
When googling lunchtime away, some people who have also had no sound when buring have said removing Perian fixed the problem. The 'avi' is unwatchable on the Mac without it, could you still burn an avi that doesn't play in QT in iDVD?
When googling lunchtime away, some people who have also had no sound when buring have said removing Perian fixed the problem. The 'avi' is unwatchable on the Mac without it, could you still burn an avi that doesn't play in QT in iDVD?
Last question....
When googling lunchtime away, some people who have also had no sound when buring have said removing Perian fixed the problem. The 'avi' is unwatchable on the Mac without it, could you still burn an avi that doesn't play in QT in iDVD?
No because iDVD uses Quicktime as one of its core utilities.
I understand the desire to streamline the process, but avi files just aren't ideal on macs. Many ways to make it work, but as you're finding; avi's don't have nearly the same amount of "out-of-the-box" support as they do in windows. I have dozens of avi's on my mac, but I simply watch them from the computer (connected to TV) via VLC or Plex, so I don't have to mess with the trouble you are experiencing.
BTW, great explanations by Simsaladimbamba
Thanks again, and yes, it is very helpful and I will try out the simsaladimbamba burn method when back