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31 May 2006, 07:13 PM

AllanB

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Mac gurus need your help

Trying to convert .mov files to .avi to includes video in a pdf file but could do with some ideas as the best software for this thats easy and free.

Any ideas would be gratefully received.

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31 May 2006, 07:23 PM

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OK remembered I have Quicktime Pro installed ! Doh !

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31 May 2006, 07:59 PM

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If QTP didn't work then I'd suggest trying VLC, it might be able to do it.

I've had moments like that as well

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31 May 2006, 08:42 PM

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Handbrake is good at converting movie formats too.

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31 May 2006, 10:47 PM

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OK got another question. Have saved the .mov to avi and a DIVX avi to but when i embed the fiel in InDesign and produce a pdf I get either sound or video but netiher format gives me both any ideas. MPEG4 doesn't work at alll !

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