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ConnieTerwilliger · Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 4:11 pm Post subject: Convert Quicktime to WMV

Hi there - I would like to convert a Quicktime movie into a WMV file. I have both a PC and a Mac, but don't seem to have any software on either that will do this conversion. What's the best way (or perhaps the least expensive way) to do this?
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todd ellis · Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 4:35 pm Post subject:

i think this will do it ... i say THINK.
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Bailey · Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 4:36 pm Post subject:

Did you check IFANVIEW?
They can play both... possibly save to/from both.
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ConnieTerwilliger · Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 4:51 pm Post subject:

It worked Todd - but the quality is pretty bad. For this purpose it will do fine I think. Thanks. Bailey, I'll check out your link too.
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imaginator · Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 6:47 pm Post subject:

connie: it may be too much hassle for you, but if you could place that quicktime file where i could download it, i'm pretty sure i could open it in my sony vegas software and re-render it as a wmv, then get it back to you.

i know it's the long way around for a simple request, but if all else fails....
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ConnieTerwilliger · Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 8:36 pm Post subject:

Thanks Rowell, First Mate Hart did the deed for me...so I'm all set. I probably should get something to do this though. So recommendations for something that works well, but is reasonably priced would be swell.
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Lizden · Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 10:15 pm Post subject:

Once again, VO-BBers come through for each other!!
YAY!

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Travis · Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 12:29 am Post subject:

Hi Connie...

One of the best deals out there for video/audio file conversion is Quicktime Pro http://www.apple.com/quicktime/pro/specs.html $29.95 Though it won't convert to .wmv, you can convert to .avi and use Microsofts Free Conversion Program http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=5691ba02-e496-465a-bba9-b2f1182cdf24&DisplayLang=ento convert the .avi to .wmv Versions are available for Macs and PCs... Also, MPEG Streamclip http://www.squared5.com can convert from and to many video formats, and it's FREE
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ccpetersen · Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 10:46 am Post subject:

Travis,

I second that notion about Quicktime Pro. I use it for that very purpose when clients send me little videos...

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bobfromboulder · Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 10:03 am Post subject:

As a general resource for converting/editing/playing video of any kind, check out:
www.videohelp.com

The HOWTO section of the sidebar has a 'convert' link that'll let you search for articles on converting. There's a button for "Format Conversion" (very long list!) where you can select what you want to convert from/to.

If you don't mind paying a bit, Flip4Mac does MOV to MWV conversion in the Pro suite for $50, and the free Quicktime player plugin will play wmv's in a quicktime window (including the browser-embedded viewer).