Capturing video from VGA to either HDMI/DVI input or Component Input? [more inside]
posted on Sep 3, 2008 - 5 answers
Can Front Row be run in a window, or can videos being played in front row be bookmarked? I hate to have to try to skip back to where i was in a movie or tv show after doing something else...
posted on Jul 26, 2008 - 6 answers 
Mac osx/canon hg10 cannot get stills off camera. Video yes, stills no. We're supposed to have a baby any day now and this sucker ain't behaving (the camera-mac connection). I haven't had this kind of problem with a mac in 10 years. [more inside]
posted on Jul 12, 2008 - 4 answers
I've got a Mac G4 running 10.4.11 and I've been experiencing worsening problems playing WMV files. I realize this is a kludge to begin with, but things are getting weird... [more inside]
posted on Jul 3, 2008 - 2 answers
Decoding a 10bit video file ain't easy... [more inside]
posted on Jun 30, 2008 - 12 answers
I want my Mac's iSight camera to capture video, not just still photos. I'm running Tiger (10.4), not Leopard (10.5). Will anything other than upgrading to Leopard let my Mac do this? (Is there any hack or third-party software that lets the iSight act as a video camera under Tiger?)
posted on Jun 17, 2008 - 10 answers
I'm looking for instructions, guides, or suggestions of something fun to do with my camera or laptop during an upcoming cross-country drive. [more inside]
posted on Jun 4, 2008 - 8 answers
Naming Filter: Hive mind, please help us name our open source OS X media center application! [more inside]
posted on Jun 3, 2008 - 14 answers
How can I split an mp4 video file in two (or three or four) on my Mac, preferably without a lengthy re-encode? [more inside]
posted on May 23, 2008 - 8 answers
Why does my 13" MacBook's fan start running full speed when watching online video from sites such as youtube? Is there anything I can do about it?
posted on May 15, 2008 - 11 answers
We are building a low-cost video confernecing system in out conference room, and I am looking for recommendations for iChat/Skype webcams and microphones. [more inside]
posted on Apr 25, 2008 - 2 answers
MacBook DVI output connected via adapter to my TV results in nothing. [more inside]
posted on Apr 13, 2008 - 17 answers
How to I find the proper settings for recoding video to play on my Smartphone? [more inside]
posted on Apr 7, 2008 - 1 answers
My wife and two kids and I are not able to renew the lease on the house we're renting in a Maryland suburb of DC (the landlord is selling his other house and moving back into this one), so we're looking to move at the end of August. I've also been contemplating a career change for a while, and as this "opportunity" has dropped in our lap, we're thinking about making a city change as well, that would benefit my intended Mac development career, possibly to the SF Bay Area or Seattle. (more inside) [more inside]
posted on Apr 5, 2008 - 13 answers
I live outside the US but I'd like to watch US based content on my Mac from places like Hulu. Is there an easy Mac application that will seek out a working US proxy and make all the changes? I'm thinking of something with a big on/off I've played with the massive proxy lists- but most of them seem to not be working. I would pay for an easy solution.
posted on Mar 11, 2008 - 6 answers
How can I stitch some video files together? [more inside]
posted on Mar 8, 2008 - 5 answers
How can I make sure that Mac users can see my streaming video? [more inside]
posted on Mar 4, 2008 - 10 answers
I have the opportunity to buy some equipment to do usability testing. I want to buy some video equipment but know nothing about video cameras. [more inside]
posted on Feb 17, 2008 - 7 answers
Xbox 360 + Connect 360 (OS X) + 720p + 802.11n = jerky video? [more inside]
posted on Feb 15, 2008 - 4 answers
I'm looking for help compiling a top 20 "must play" list of essential videogames. [more inside]
posted on Jan 8, 2008 - 66 answers
I just bought a Canon HV-10 HD camcorder, but importing it into my new iMac is painfully slow. Is it the camcorder, or the computer, or iMovie? [more inside]
posted on Jan 1, 2008 - 4 answers
I was reading the December 2007 Video Playback FAQ about the new video options that are going to be incorporated in tomorrow's Xbox 360 dashboard update. And I was surprised to see question #28: "How can I stream content from my Mac?". They imply that it's possible, but they don't mention any 3rd party solutions. What Mac software can I use for this?
posted on Dec 3, 2007 - 6 answers
When movies taken with a digital camera have been transferred to iPhoto, how to get one out to one's iPod to show around? [more inside]
posted on Oct 30, 2007 - 3 answers
Is there a reasonable software-based oscilloscope for the Mac? I need to record a video of approximately 20 seconds. [more inside]
posted on Oct 22, 2007 - 5 answers
Can you set up an apple script or use quicksilver or find a way to automate using iMovie to convert a bunch of .avi movie clips to a smaller size so they can be uploaded on YouTube. [more inside]
posted on Oct 8, 2007 - 9 answers
I have a VHS-C camcorder and an eMac with USB 1.1 ports (firewire ports are broken) and I am curious if the Dazzle Video Creator Platinum will allow me to use the VHS-C camcorder as a webcam on this Mac. [more inside]
posted on Sep 29, 2007 - 5 answers
Anybody have experience doing manipulation of video in near real-time? Advice and general guidance needed. [more inside]
posted on Sep 27, 2007 - 6 answers
Homemade DVD server- Whats the best/easiest/cheapest way? [more inside]
posted on Jul 12, 2007 - 17 answers
George W had a press conference today. How can I get the whole thing unedited in a mac friendly format? [more inside]
posted on Jul 12, 2007 - 5 answers
Questions about importing video from various sources into Final Cut Express HD (note: not Pro!) in order to get live render ability... [more inside]
posted on Apr 26, 2007 - 2 answers
I'm looking for a cheap device to import VHS video onto my MacBook. I've looked at the Canopus ADVC55 but it seems like overkill for what I need - I just want to turn my old home movies into DVDs.
posted on Apr 26, 2007 - 3 answers
I am trying to connect my G4 iBook to my TV, but apparently I don't have the right combination of output cables. I need some advice here. [more inside]
posted on Apr 15, 2007 - 11 answers
MacBookFilter: Are there any good uses for the built-in iSight that I'm missing? [more inside]
posted on Mar 27, 2007 - 19 answers
How can I send a live video signal from a digital video camera to a remote computer (Mac) within the same LAN? [more inside]
posted on Mar 15, 2007 - 8 answers
I have: a bunch of family videos, and the two old camcorders they were taken on. I also have: a PowerBook G4. I would like to get these old videos onto DVDs, using the copy of iMovie on said PowerBook. How do I go about this? What new hardware do I need? [more inside]
posted on Feb 7, 2007 - 10 answers
If I use Handbrake for Mac to encode a DVD title to an AVI file with MPEG-4 video and MP3 audio, will it play in a standalone DivX player if I use the ffmpeg codec, or must I use the (much slower) XviD codec instead? [more inside]
posted on Feb 2, 2007 - 5 answers
How do I transfer correctly my 16:9 video from my Sony camera to my computer using iMovie HD? [more inside]
posted on Jan 28, 2007 - 2 answers
Does there exist on the Mac a picture/video viewer that is as easy to use as ACDSee on the PC? [more inside]
posted on Dec 23, 2006 - 13 answers
How can I record video streams from RealPlayer and Quicktime on a Mac? [more inside]
posted on Nov 21, 2006 - 5 answers
I'm attempting to take video off of my Canon SD200 digital camera (note: not camcorder) and put it onto my Mac PowerBook G4 so I can edit it in iMovie, but I can't figure out how to do it. If this were a PC, I'd have no issue, but my PC is nearly 7 years old, and probably can't handle video, let alone video editing. Do I need a program? Do I need to get my mac to register that the camera is connected? Help?
posted on Sep 6, 2006 - 4 answers
What are the best hard drives these days to work with high-def video files?
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posted on Sep 2, 2006 - 10 answers
Daily Show on a Mac [more inside]
posted on Jul 12, 2006 - 10 answers
Cost effective, shared storage for Mac? [more inside]
posted on Jul 4, 2006 - 6 answers
What is the best video card I can upgrade my G5 tower with? [more inside]
posted on Jun 13, 2006 - 8 answers
Is it possible to get a non-PAL VCR plugged into a Mac Mini to show content from a PAL videotape? Or will I need a PAL VCR? [more inside]
posted on Jun 12, 2006 - 8 answers
What are your favorite iSight tricks? [more inside]
posted on Jun 1, 2006 - 8 answers
I've got my DV camcorder, my big hard drive and my PowerBook all set and ready to go with Final Cut Pro. I've tinkered around a bit, but I want to really get to know what I'm doing. What now? [more inside]
posted on May 29, 2006 - 9 answers
Aside from price, are there any other reasons why I should not buy a Mac Mini for video editing? I want to learn how to edit video and maybe put together some short films. I can spend $1000-$1300. I've heard the defacto standard is Final Cut Pro. I probably don't need that immediately but if it's the standard i'd like to work up to it. I have two old PCs but no Mac experience.
posted on May 9, 2006 - 18 answers
can anyone recommend a simple piece of Mac (or unix) software that will take a bunch of image files named abc001, abc002, etc and string them together into a video file that i can view with a lowest-common-denominator video player? [more inside]
posted on Mar 4, 2006 - 6 answers
can someone recommend an app for recording video on a mac from dv input, but in a format more compact than dv? [more inside]
posted on Mar 3, 2006 - 2 answers
I have a Mac (10.4.5), my Dad has a PC (XP Home). We both have cable modems. We want to video chat. What apps can we use together? Bonus points if I can continue to use iChatAV. [more inside]
posted on Feb 24, 2006 - 11 answers
Is there a way I can communicate via an iSight on my Mac (10.4) with someone who insists on using MSN Messenger 7.5? [more inside]
posted on Feb 19, 2006 - 8 answers
How to convert QuickTime movies into a Windows-readable format? [more inside]
posted on Jan 7, 2006 - 6 answers
Is there any way in OS X Tiger to create a Smart Folder of movies (mostly .avi) with the condition "Play Count Is...", as in iTunes? I'd like to make an "unseen movies" folder. This is very easy to do in iTunes, but I don't seem to see such an option in the Finder. [more inside]
posted on Jan 3, 2006 - 5 answers
VidCapFilter:Help me get my VHS tapes onto my Powerbook! [more inside]
posted on Dec 20, 2005 - 5 answers
How do I watch .dvdf files in Mac OS X? [more inside]
posted on Dec 15, 2005 - 3 answers
A Google search reveals several possible ways to convert a WMV file to an mpg, or an avi, or a mov, on a Mac. My question is, for someone who does not have QT Pro and is hoping to do this for free, and has no easy access to any machine other than his G5, what is the best way to convert a wmv into something, anything else (mpg, avi, mov)? This is something of a repeat question (24337) but I'm not facing any DRM and do have access to Final Cut Pro 4.
posted on Nov 28, 2005 - 4 answers
I have a Mac and my friend has a PC. How can we stream a live video capture of our desktops to each other ? [more inside]
posted on Nov 18, 2005 - 4 answers
Problem with iMovie bloating files and crashing. [more inside]
posted on Nov 6, 2005 - 4 answers
Ever since upgrading to QuickTime 7 and Mac OS 10.4 (Tiger), I've noticed that apparently what I think is the H.264 and H.267 codecs play very choppily on my machine. [more inside]
posted on Nov 2, 2005 - 11 answers
Help me put together my dream Mac. [more inside]
posted on Jul 20, 2005 - 11 answers
I bought a mac mini and an Acer 17" LCD for my mom recently, and it finally looks great since I switched from the VGA to the digital cable. However, the aspect ratio seems a little off - everything is a bit squished together. [more inside]
posted on Jun 18, 2005 - 5 answers
Some friends are considering making the switch to an iBook but they use MSN video chat to keep in touch with several friends abroad and this is a must-have feature for them. I couldn't locate any OS X IM clients that support MSN video chat, although rumors indicate the next version of the official client will support it. Does anyone know if any clients exist now for OS X that would work for them?
posted on Mar 9, 2005 - 10 answers
Video Editing. What is the best solution on a Windows platform for video editing and burning to DVD? I am considering purchasing a Mac for this function, but if I could do it on Windows, it would be good as well.
posted on Dec 31, 2004 - 8 answers
You have an .ogm file of a non-subtitled movie and a .srt subtitle file -- what's the best OS X tool to watch the movie with subtitles? For educational purposes only, etc, (more inside)
posted on Oct 7, 2004 - 6 answers
Final Cut Pro 4
For the next few weeks I have access to an eMac with FCP4 installed. Can anyone recommend any online tutorials to get me on my way. Ones concerned with general video editing techniques as well as those directly related to FCP would be helpful too. [Slightly more inside...]
posted on Sep 29, 2004 - 3 answers
Joining video on a Mac: I have a friend who has several sets of WMVs and AVIs and would like to combine them into single, contiguous movies. I'mHe's not going to have to buy something expensive, is he?
posted on Jul 4, 2004 - 10 answers
In OS X, how can I capture sound from a QuickTime video in my browser window? I can't save the video to disk.
posted on Jul 1, 2004 - 5 answers
I am looking for a way, on Mac OS X, to create libraries of digital video clips, and arrange them in various ways into movies which can be burned to DVD. I'm thinking iMovie+iDVD does everything I want, but I'm looking for something that can handle many (hundreds?) large, full resolution files. Anyone have experience with this kind of video cataloging and editing? Is iMovie enough, or do I need a high-end product? It will be used by a relative non-techie (not me).
posted on Jun 2, 2004 - 6 answers
Looking for a free way to burn playable video content using a CD burner in OS X. I'd like a solution that accommodates multiple input formats (AVI, mpg) and that someone here has successfully used. Also, is VCD the standard output format? Are there many alternatives?
posted on Apr 9, 2004 - 6 answers
Digital video: Is there something I can use to open, edit and save MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 files in OSX? Bonus question: What would I need to render said files from After Effects, Final Cut Pro, etc?
posted on Feb 25, 2004 - 9 answers
