So, i have a sony camera (Mpeg1 ) that dowloads to my computer and i can transfer those videos into Snapfish, You Tube, etc. and play them on windows media player.... Now i have a sony digital camcorder (Mpeg 2) that will not let me transfer my video images to websites or play them on any version of windows media player. Now, what do i buy or download to transfer my new mpeg 2 videos to mpeg 1 so i can work with them!!!???? Any advice would be greatly appreciated :- )

Have you tried using Apple’s Quicktime program. It can read in MPEG1, 2 and 4 standards.
You can export or convert out into a AVI, MPEG 4 format plus some others.

You have to upgrade to the Pro version to convert files.
If you would like me to convert something small and test it out PM me and I’ll give you an e-mail address that you can send the original file to.

My thoughts on Quicktime....

A computer novice needs to be careful about installing the full version of Quicktime, it can easily overwrite all your video and audio file associations if you don’t use the “custom” install.  You may not want your music files (mp3’s, wav’s etc.) to play through Quicktime.

In addition, there can be risks with any software installation, but I know from experience that the full version of Quicktime CAN have annoying virus like side effects and can also open you up to outside attackers if you’re not diligent with virus, adware, and malware protection.  There are processes that can run in the background which slows your computer and it can be hard to fully uninstall Quicktime if you’re a novice computer user as well.

There is a Quicktime Alternative that can be downloaded that allows you to avoid downloading the entire program, but it may not have the functionality you are looking for.  Google Quicktime Alternative for more information.

You may do fine with the full version of Quicktime, just be cautious.

THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP GUYS!!!!!!!

Chris_McGraw - 05 June 2007 10:15 AM

My thoughts on Quicktime....

A computer novice needs to be careful about installing the full version of Quicktime, it can easily overwrite all your video and audio file associations if you don’t use the “custom” install.  You may not want your music files (mp3’s, wav’s etc.) to play through Quicktime.

In addition, there can be risks with any software installation, but I know from experience that the full version of Quicktime CAN have annoying virus like side effects and can also open you up to outside attackers if you’re not diligent with virus, adware, and malware protection.  There are processes that can run in the background which slows your computer and it can be hard to fully uninstall Quicktime if you’re a novice computer user as well.

There is a Quicktime Alternative that can be downloaded that allows you to avoid downloading the entire program, but it may not have the functionality you are looking for.  Google Quicktime Alternative for more information.

You may do fine with the full version of Quicktime, just be cautious.

just an fyi for anyone reading this thread who may not know…
nothing like this willl happpen if you have a MAC.
using QT on a MAC is solid. no problems with viruses or asssociations willl occcur.

also-- QT basic comes standard on any MAC.