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    I have some XDCAM EX MP4 files that I need to rewrap to MOV files for someone who will edit them with Final Cut Pro on a Mac. I don't want to reencode because it will damage the video to do so. I am looking for a good rewraping utility. MPEG StreamClip doesn't recognize the XDCAM EX MP4 files
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  2. ffmpeg can do it ; it's a command line utility

    ffmpeg -i input.mp4 -vcodec copy -acodec copy output.mov
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    Originally Posted by poisondeathray View Post
    ffmpeg can do it ; it's a command line utility

    ffmpeg -i input.mp4 -vcodec copy -acodec copy output.mov
    Thanks, this looks like what I need. I haven't used ffmpeg before. I downloaded it but I don't know how to use it. Can you recommend a good tutorial or documentation for it?
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    You have to use a command prompt.

    Here is what I was told to do...

    Put a copy of ffmpeg.exe in your home folder (C:\Documents and Settings\your name).

    Put a copy of the file you want to convert in the home folder.

    (I also put a shortcut to command prompt so I can run it from that folder).

    Open command prompt and type...

    ffmpeg -i input.mp4 -vcodec copy -acodec copy output.mov

    and press enter



    If you want to convert a bunch of mp4 files to mov then you can make a batch file. Open note pad and type...

    for %%a in ("*.mp4") do ffmpeg -i %%a -vcodec copy -acodec copy %%~na.mov

    ...save as mp42mov.bat in the folder where the mp4 files are at and double click the bat file.
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    When I run it, I get a message (See attached) and the converted file doesn't play. Any suggestions?
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  6. It doesn't play in what? mpeg2 in mov usually won't play on windows software, except mplayer and it's derivatives (e.g. smplayer)

    also r18639 is quite old, maybe try a newer build , it might be a muxing issue

    you can use auto compiled builds here
    http://ffmpeg.arrozcru.org/autobuilds/

    Is this 1080i60 ? ffmpeg sometimes has issues with interlaced content
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    Thanks poisindeathray! You are a complete genius. I downloaded a recent version of ffmpeg and it ran fine. It plays OK in SMPlayer. Thank you!
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    Thanks for the tip DarrellS. After poisondeathray straightened me out, it works like a charm!
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    I'm just learning to use ffmpeg myself. The guys around here and the Virtualdub forum have been helping me out. I found the instructions of using the home folder using google.
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