[MacDV] Mpg to iMov1e?

[Kevin Ledgister]

To convert mpeg to DV you have to go through a number of steps.  First, you
need to "demux" the files with a tool such as macbbDemux which you can find
here http://sourceforge.net/projects/macbbdemux/ .

This application will demux the files and you will get a separate audio and
video file.  From there, if you have QT Pro, you can convert the video file
to a DV stream to import.  The audio file has to go through one more
conversion process to convert it to an mp3 that QuickTime, iMovie, etc. can
use.  I usually use SoundApp but it an OS 9 only app for now but the website
seems to indicate that a carbonized version is coming.  You can find it here
http://www.spies.com/~franke/SoundApp/

Some have reported that you can convert the audio file using iTunes but I
never have been able to do it.

Once you convert the audio, you can bring it back in along with QT Pro and
export it as a DV stream or import it directly into your editing application
and sync up with the video.

I'm at work on a PC and away from my iMac otherwise I would have more
detailed instructions.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Allan Udy" <allan at golden.co.nz>
To: "Macintosh Digital Video List" <MacDV at lists.themacintoshguy.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2003 5:37 AM
Subject: [MacDV] Mpg to iMov1e?


> Hi All,
>
> What's the easiest way to convert mpeg movies (e.g. those taken with
> a digital still camera) into a form that can be strung together as a
> movie for output to VHS?
>
> Obviously opening with QuickTime and exporting to DV Stream isn't
> adequate, as the sound tack is lost. Is there any software out there
> that will do this?
>
> Cheers,
> Allan
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