Quick Time problems

Quick Time problems

Re: Quick Time problems Posted by Wild Card on Mon Nov 15th 2004 at 12:44pm
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I downloaded a movie file off Torrent but when I play it in QuickTime, I dont get any video, just audio. The screen stays white.

I also get this error message before the movie plays:

"You may experience problems playing a video track in 'hackers.mov' because the required compressor could not be found. Would you like to close the movie or continue?"

Thanks for any help
Re: Quick Time problems Posted by Adam Hawkins on Mon Nov 15th 2004 at 12:48pm
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Try getting a newer version? Mine always did that if I was running an out of date version :smile:
Re: Quick Time problems Posted by Wild Card on Mon Nov 15th 2004 at 12:49pm
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I just downloaded it this morning... And checked for updates. Got the most recent.
Re: Quick Time problems Posted by scary_jeff on Mon Nov 15th 2004 at 12:57pm
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Try quick time alternative from freecodecs.
Re: Quick Time problems Posted by Jinx on Mon Nov 15th 2004 at 1:48pm
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maybe try downloading the torrent again, it could have gotten corrupted..? or ask on the torrent site you got it from.
Re: Quick Time problems Posted by Leperous on Mon Nov 15th 2004 at 2:48pm
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There shouldn't be a problem with file integrity if he's hearing it. I'd just guess that you're missing the right codecs...
Re: Quick Time problems Posted by Forceflow on Mon Nov 15th 2004 at 4:17pm
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Maybe try Quicktime Alternative ?

Or use Gspot to examine your file.
Re: Quick Time problems Posted by Crono on Mon Nov 15th 2004 at 7:58pm
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Quicktime alternative.
Simply because the only thing worse then the quicktime format is the quicktime player.
Try finding a plug in for the classic media player, it works really well.
Re: Quick Time problems Posted by Wild Card on Mon Nov 15th 2004 at 10:47pm
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Thanks guys, got the problem solved. Got dviX and updated their codec. Couldnt get it to work under Quicktime.
Re: Quick Time problems Posted by scary_jeff on Tue Nov 16th 2004 at 12:09am
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While on the subject, remember to get Real Alternative from freecodecs as well. Stream real media and watch real media movies without having to install the worst, most annoying media 'utility' ever imagined,
Re: Quick Time problems Posted by Crono on Tue Nov 16th 2004 at 1:07am
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Personally, I HATE the Divx players. I like the Codec though.

I don't think he'll go there unless there's a link, so...

http://www.freecodecs.net/

mmm, good codecs ...