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sjo8487 - May 22, 2006 - 10:01 pm

I'm using Final Cut Pro on an OSX Version 10.4.6. I want to publish video files to the web. I understand that Windows Media Player 9 will assure me of the most compatibility for users, but I don't have that listed as an option on Final Cut Pro.


Question: 1.) How do I create WMF file that will stream on the web.
2.) What size and resolution is the best for general use?
3.) I also want it to be downloadable - sugestions?

Thanks so much,
Susan

LKT - May 23, 2006 - 12:12 pm

Hi!
Even though Macs come with the program to PLAY Windows Media Files, you have to buy a program to actually encode them.

There is a new program called Flip4Mac that is probably just what you want. The website is: http://www.flip4mac.com/wmv_compare.htm
This will take you to a page so that you can see what the different versions of the program do.

The general size for video on the web is 320x240. Flip4Mac uses Quicktime, so all you have to do is open your movie in Quicktime and choose Export - Movie to Windows Media. There are plenty of presets for you to choose from. Be sure to read the manual that comes with it. It gives quite a bit of help with all the different types of encoding and settings.

Please let me know if this helps or not or if you need any further help.

Leigh

sjo8487 - Jun 12, 2006 - 10:53 pm

Thannk you Leigh -
Do you now about Quicktime Pro as a part of Final Cut? I'm trying to convert an MPEG 1 file for web streaming. I need to edit it first through Final Cut. I imported it and it came in without sound. :-( I was told it could be converted through Quicktime Pro but I can't access the program. Any suggestions?

thanks,
Susan

LKT - Jun 13, 2006 - 11:30 am

Hi, Susan,
There are a lot of files that Quicktime can convert. MPEG-1 files are in what's called a "muxed" format that Quicktime can't separate out.
There is a free program called MPEG Streamclip (http://www.alfanet.it/squared5/mpegstreamclip.html) that will do exactly what you need.

I'm not sure that I entirely answered your question, though. As an owner of Final Cut Pro, you get to have Quicktime Pro which allows you to export movies instead of just playing them. Can you tell me what part of the Quicktime you aren't able to access? Also, let me know what version of Final Cut and Quicktime you are on. It may just be that you need to put in the registration code into Quicktime.

Leigh

sjo8487 - Jun 23, 2006 - 12:41 pm

Leigh - you're terrific!

Thanks so much. I downloaded and dropped the MPEG into the window and like magic it converted. I was then able to import to final cut and finish the project - complete with sound.

Thanks so much again,
Susan