Re: How to play Mov files

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Thanks Neil,
Yes, it really is a .MOV extension.
I created the movie with my Panasonic digital camera and it always creates
mov files.

1. How does quicktime and RealPlayer compare with Windows Media in quality?
2. Can I download either of them at no cost?
3. What is the "excessive work" required to modify Windows Media to play MOV
files?

Thanks again,
Doug




"Neil Smith [MVP Digital Media]" <neil@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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On Fri, 16 May 2008 12:11:31 -0500, "Doug Mc"
<dnmcnNOSPAM@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

I thought Windows Media played Mov files but all I get is the sound.

No, it doesn't (at least not without excessive work).

You're really sure this is a MOV file ? When you right-click on the
video file in windows explorer, choose Properties - what does the file
name end in there ? My guess is it's .mp4 and Quicktime has associated
it's program icon with the file.

WMP can sometimes play MPEG4 video, it depends what decoders are
installed - but it can often play the audio part of the content. There
are free MPEG4 decoders available such as FFMPEG and DivX for various
applications.

Quicktime (any version) and Real Player 11 both support MOV files
though, if it *really* is a MOV video file.

HTH
Cheers - Neil
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http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/mvpfaqs


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