Streamclip opening clips at DVinfo.net

Stephen de Vere · June 15th, 2011, 07:57 AM

I'm trying to get Streamclip to open video files shot on EX3 - both BPAV.MP4 and Nanoflash.mov. It reads the stream info correctly but goes no further.

I've followed the guides on the Squared 5 website about MPEG2 component and have tried on both Mac and PC (using Quicktime Alternative) to no avail.

Handbrake reads them fine and converts them to .m4v on the PC so I find it a puzzle and frustrating that Streamclip (the far more able tool generally) can't.

Craig Seeman · June 15th, 2011, 10:24 AM

Streamclip may depend on the Quicktime codec being installed.
Try VLC.
BTW there's a Mac version of Handbrake as well so if you need to try that, give it a go as well.

Stephen de Vere · June 15th, 2011, 02:27 PM

Thanks Craig.
VLC plays everything fine but can't convert to anything else.
Streamclip needs Quicktime Alternative OR Quicktime installed but not both - the former has the MPEG-2 component needed whereas the latter doesn't unless purchased.
I guess I'll have to manage with Handbrake output until FCPro X release and then can use the XDCAM Transfer tool.

June 15th, 2011, 07:57 AM	#1
Stephen de Vere Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: England UK Posts: 57	Streamclip opening clips I'm trying to get Streamclip to open video files shot on EX3 - both BPAV.MP4 and Nanoflash.mov. It reads the stream info correctly but goes no further. I've followed the guides on the Squared 5 website about MPEG2 component and have tried on both Mac and PC (using Quicktime Alternative) to no avail. Handbrake reads them fine and converts them to .m4v on the PC so I find it a puzzle and frustrating that Streamclip (the far more able tool generally) can't.

June 15th, 2011, 10:24 AM	#2
Craig Seeman Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Brooklyn, NY, USA Posts: 3,841	Re: Streamclip opening clips Streamclip may depend on the Quicktime codec being installed. Try VLC. BTW there's a Mac version of Handbrake as well so if you need to try that, give it a go as well.

June 15th, 2011, 02:27 PM	#3
Stephen de Vere Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: England UK Posts: 57	Re: Streamclip opening clips Thanks Craig. VLC plays everything fine but can't convert to anything else. Streamclip needs Quicktime Alternative OR Quicktime installed but not both - the former has the MPEG-2 component needed whereas the latter doesn't unless purchased. I guess I'll have to manage with Handbrake output until FCPro X release and then can use the XDCAM Transfer tool.