[MacDV] Re: Powerpoint+video+mac+pc

[Richard Gilmore]

You need to convert them to .wmv files. I use Cleaner 6 and it works quite well.
Try to save the files as small as possible as they can get quite large. I've
also heard that .mpg is cross platform too but I'm not sure if it's mpg 2 or 3
or what. mp3s and .wav files are also cross platform. I've had no problems with
them on a PC or Mac. (I use osx)

If you don't have Cleaner I'm not sure what you're options are.  The PCs we use
only have QT 2 (!) on them if you can believe that so they won't play anything
that's not .wmv I'm assuming a properly configured PC with the latest version
of QT would be more compatible.

Hope this helps

Richard






>
> On Wednesday, May 26, 2004, at 03:49  PM, E._Bond Francisco wrote:
>
> > Folks,
> >
> > I believe there was a lengthy discussion several months ago regarding
> > getting video into powerpoint presentations. I'd be most greatful if
> > someone could point me to an archive or source of info.
> >
> > I am capturing video clips with audio from an SVHS camcorder, using my
> > Sony TRV50 as a passthrough. I am capturing the clips in Final Cut Pro
> > HD. If I import the QT movies into Powerpoint on the Mac, I believe
> > it's PowerPoint 2003?, I can click on the icon in the presentation and
> > play the movies.
> >
> > However, if I put it into PowewrPoint 2003 on the PC, the movies will
> > not play. How do I convert the clips from the QT clips on the Mac so
> > that I can import them into the PC Powerpoint 2003 presentation.
> >
> > Thanks very much,
> >
>