How do I open movie QT from 2007?

[kevs1]

I double clicked movie from 2007 (just something I shot), and it says converting, and it worked for a short clip, but longer clip failed. Then a message says to get a new software or download legacy qt.

I downloaded the legacy, but that did not help. any ideas. thanks!

 

[T'hain Esh Kelch]

Depends on what codec has been used.

 

[redheeler]

Try using VLC instead of Quicktime.

 

[kevs1]

Thanks guys, the orginal files are QT. Red, do you have a link to that you can recommend?

 

[redheeler]

http://www.videolan.org/vlc/index.html

 

[chabig]

Thanks guys, the orginal files are QT. Red, do you have a link to that you can recommend?

QuickTime is a container, not a codec. T'hain Esh Kelch is exactly right--your ability to play the file depends upon which codec was used to create it, and whether your player supports that codec. Apple has taken a lot of the old codecs out of the current QuickTime Player. VLC still plays a lot of the old ones.

 

[kevs1]

Ok Thanks. I downloaded VL and you drag a file on it, it works good, but with each one, only after about 1/3 way in; they all get a screeching sound and stops. I tried 3 files all about 12 min clips.

 

[Mr_Brightside_@]

http://www.squared5.com ?

 

[kevs1]

thanks Bright, that worked, but was a bit choppy, couple of questions.
1) In Mac, it not a recognized developer, is system pref, I click make an exception and it still does not open
2) I unlock the lock, get it to open, but when quit, I have to go through the same scenario, is that normal?
3) The files I have start to convert in Quicktime but konk out. Why can't QT finish the conversion?