File type imports

[Ed122]

I don't know if I'm doing something wrong, but I thought that 6.5 would import files that have .mp4 - and that perhaps even .flv files, but I keep getting that I cannot import those type-- am I doing something wrong?

I think I'm losing my mind!--- thanks so much!----Ed

[Ed122]

Found something that works!

I just realized if I change the extension to .mov that the file works flawlessly-- it will import, play and can be edited perfectly!-- who wudda thunk!

[David Clarke]

EDIUS imports lots of different files but there are so many ways to make MP4s that sometimes it does not work. I have also had major problems trying to import FLV into lots of programs. Good to know you found a way to make it work.

[David40]

So let me get this straight.... if I change the flv extension to mov it will import?

[Rusty]

So let me get this straight.... if I change the flv extension to mov it will import?

Not always, but worth a try.

[mattie]

I use this free brilliant utility

FVLEXTRACT - it pulls the h.264 out into an mp4 without recompressing

Edius edits the MP4 file with ease

http://www.moitah.net/

[Pete]

A small point how do you change the extension from fly to mov.
regars
Pete Rhodes
Big Picture Video

[Thor]

Changing a file name extension is the same a renaming a file:

Right mouse click on the filename, select "Rename", use your cursor and keyboard to change .flv to .mov, and then click outside of the file name window to effect the change.

Sometimes you may get a Windows warning regarding possible file instability, etc., due to the file extension change.

[Bluetongue]

A small point how do you change the extension from fly to mov.

If you have a large number of files to rename, "Media Chance" the makers of "DVDLab" have a small utility called "File Renamer".
It used to be free but they now charge a small sum but all you do is select a directory, select change and type (dot) file extension and the same (dot) new file extension and select all and thats it after confirming
Saves heaps of time

Regards Barry

[Pete]

Thanks Bluetongue and Zhor.
Regards
Pete

[GrassValley_BH]

It used to be free but they now charge a small sum but all you do is select a directory, select change and type (dot) file extension and the same (dot) new file extension and select all and thats it after confirming

They charge for ren *.flv *.mov? I hope it does more but still... :(