I am trying to build an automated solution to convert MKV files to MP4 without re-encoding on Mac OS X, using AppleScript, Automator, etc. and I need help! [more inside]
posted by joshrholloway on Oct 6, 2009 - 10 answers

I'd like to make a script to mass convert .avi files from my digital camera into iPod-sized .mp4 files, while preserving the creation dates from my camera. I'm on a (non-snowy) Leopard mac. [more inside]
posted by philosophygeek on Sep 8, 2009 - 2 answers

Preventing slowdowns when editing HD video in FCP? [more inside]
posted by unSane on Aug 22, 2009 - 2 answers

Please recommend a free, reliable program that will allow me to crop and edit .mp4 videos. [more inside]
posted by gnutron on Jun 5, 2009 - 6 answers

How can I merge mp4's with out re-encoding, or losslessly? [more inside]
posted by ptsampras14 on Jan 5, 2009 - 13 answers

I using Mac the Ripper than Handbrake to turn DVDs into mp4 files. (I use DVD dual layer)...When I use Roxio Popcorn, I can fit several movies on a disc (4) but it takes honestly a day and a half to burn on DVD !!!! But the DVD plays perfectly in my cheap player. Trying a different route, I tried dragging the mp4s to a blank DVD disc and then clicking "Burn" -- it burns and takes only 30-40 minutes but this version will not play on my DVD player. Anybody out there have an idea what I can do to make the process more efficient? Different software or different method? I appreciate your insight. By the way, I am running Mac OX X 10.5.5.
posted by snap_dragon on Nov 15, 2008 - 13 answers

iPodfilter: How do I increase the volume of movies I want to put onto my iPod? [more inside]
posted by stackhaus23 on Sep 13, 2008 - 4 answers

I've got a VIO POV1 helmetcam which records video as .avi files in DIVX format. What do I need to edit this directly in iMovie and Final Cut Pro? [more inside]
posted by unSane on Sep 1, 2008 - 6 answers

I want a mp4/3 IPOD like gadget and I'd like to use it for... 60% to play videos (converted from my DVD collection), 35% to play music (MP3 etc) and 5% to listen to FM radio - the radio is negotiable, not vital. I've never owned or used an MP3/4 player and I'm clueless. [more inside]
posted by selton on Aug 9, 2008 - 25 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 by raygan on May 23, 2008 - 8 answers

iTunes thinks my MP4 movies are audio tracks, but I beg to differ. How to fix it? [more inside]
posted by different on May 21, 2008 - 5 answers

I just bought a Sanyo Xcati Digital Video Camera. It produces .MP4 files, which don't seem to be convertable for use in ULEAD 7 or Windows Movie Maker video editing software. [more inside]
posted by CollectiveMind on Mar 16, 2008 - 4 answers

Having switched to a Mac (love it!) and bought an Apple TV, I have used the Elgato Turbo.264 to covert a few years of TV/video to the H.264 mp4 format. When I try to import it to iTunes to use with Apple TV, only about half the files will add to library. All of the files open with Quicktime, and there is no error message from iTunes, they just don't add! [more inside]
posted by csg77 on Oct 1, 2007 - 9 answers

Movie transcoding advice: Does anyone have a good recipe? [more inside]
posted by colecovizion on Aug 13, 2007 - 4 answers

Audio and video are out of sync on mp4s downloaded from Google Video about 80% of the time. Is there anything simple that I can do about this? OSX, by the way, and it's mostly for watching on my iPod.
posted by interrobang on Jul 16, 2007 - 2 answers

I have a PSP and would like to download YouTube videos so I can watch them on my commute. This brings up a number of questions... [more inside]
posted by zardoz on Jul 9, 2007 - 8 answers

I've a Scientific American Explorer 8300 DVR with Cox cable. I don't have a stand alone dvd writer but would like to be able to keep certain shows. I know many people attach their DVR's to computers and download the videos off, and I'm fairly tech sufficient... but I can't seem to find any recent info about this device and how I can (if I can) download the recorded content. Thanks!
posted by Gideon on Jul 5, 2007 - 6 answers

I need help with a Mach Speed Trio MP4 1GB media player. Shortly after purchasing it has begun rebooting continuously. [more inside]
posted by loquacious on Nov 27, 2006 - 1 answer

How do I increase the volume of an MP4 file on OS X 10.4? [more inside]
posted by SansPoint on Sep 4, 2006 - 9 answers

I have a video archive in MPEG-2 format. I'd like to create a script to convert the videos to MPEG-4 files for internet streaming. What are my options? [more inside]
posted by McGuillicuddy on Nov 22, 2005 - 4 answers

Any good iPod alternatives that support aac?
posted by jsbww on Nov 21, 2005 - 30 answers

CD burning emergency: Itunes files to Mp3s, or vice versa. Must be done by morning! Help! [more inside]
posted by mudpuppie on Jul 8, 2005 - 7 answers