quicktime & mpeg2...

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  1. philiomatic, Jul 11, 2006

    philiomatic macrumors newbie

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    Hi there!!!

    i've got a serious problem creating a dvd cause imovie complains about not being able to play my mpeg2 file with quicktime. so, i know there's this upgradestuff on apple.com for about 20 $, but are there any other ways to enable quicktime for mpeg2?
    to be honest, i'm quite angry about that cause i changed from xp to mac just a month ago, and all i wanna do is creating a dvd right know with the software i officially bought!!!

    thank you all for your support!!!
     
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  2. Eidorian, Jul 11, 2006

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    iMovie can't handle MPEG-2 video. If you want simple playback on your computer try out VLC
     
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  3. liketom, Jul 11, 2006

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    good tip on this site http://danslagle.com/mac/iMovie/tips_tricks/6010.shtml


    # Pull the Video OBjects (VOB files) off the DVD using something like Mac the Ripper (Not necessary if you have an .MPG/.MPEG already on your hard drive).
    # Demux the VOB or MPEG file (extract the audio and video tracks out of it) with something like BBdemux. (Streamclip)
    # Convert the video to a format that iMovie/Quicktime can read with something like DiVA. (Streamclip)
    # Extract/convert the audio with something like MadPlay or Wiretap. (Streamclip)
    # Put the audio and video back together using Quicktime Pro or iMovie. (Streamclip converts to DV)
     
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  4. MisterMe, Jul 11, 2006

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    To legally play MPEG-2 content in QuickTime-compatible applications, you need the Sorensen MPEG-2 Playback Component for a fee of $19.99. Due to license retrictions from Sorensen, this codec works only in the QuickTime player. This is why you have to go through the gymnastics posted above.
     
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  5. bjlawrence11, Apr 14, 2008

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    Anyone have a link to the $20 download update for the MPEG-2 codec fix?

    I want to be able to import/export from within Quicktime and Final Cut Pro again. Also I am now running an Intel MacBook Pro...why do I get the sense that not having a Power PC comp. makes this MPEG-2 update more difficult?:apple::confused:
     
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