the codec used for compression can add a watermark... it doesn't need to
come from the software using the codec.
For example, a Canopus DV codec won't add a watermark when used by Canopus
software, but when used by something like VirtualDub, the name Canopus will
be a big bolder watermark on any file created with it.
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PapaJohn (MVP)
"lental" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> John -- Thanks for the response.
>
> I followed your instructions to the letter EXCEPT for the download part.
> Somehow, I missed the download button so after I converted my files I went
> back to my originals and changed the file extensions tfrom MOV to AVI and
> the
> videos came up with the watermark.
>
> Obviously something is amiss...probably set up for idiots like me who
> can't
> follow simple instructions. Nonetheless, I got the RAD tools and converted
> all 36 clips with no further incidents. They're now loaded into MM and I
> will be moving forward with building my little vacation movie.
>
> I did think it a bit odd that the files were not converted with the AVI
> extension in place on the converted files but I didn't think to go back
> and
> look for a download button.
>
> I've run my multiple virus protection programs and have found no problems
> there so I really can't figure out why those watermarks would appear. I
> would
> think that if the files had not been converted I would not have gotten an
> image at all but in reading so much stuff about converting files I
> understand
> that both AVI and MOV extensions are only shells for multiple types of
> files.
> I have not tried simply changing an unconverted file's extension tofrom
> MOV
> to AVI. I think I'll try to do this next and see what I come up with.
>
> I truly appreciate all the information you provide both here and on your
> website. It has been most helpful as I get into this video stuff.
>
> Thanks very much for what you do
>
> Len
>
>
>
> "John Inzer" wrote:
>
>> lental wrote:
>> > Joh/Paula -- Thanks for posting all the possible solutions to Paula's
>> > problem (mine as well). However, I should warn that using the free
>> > online "media converter" will create water-marked cideos with the
>> > water-marked ID of "WWW.jpeg.com. THIS IS A PORNO SITE. I do not know
>> > if someone has hacked into media converter or whether this was
>> > intended at that site, nonetheless, this is fair warning to anyone
>> > who uses Media Converter.
>> >
>> > It's sad too, because the converter seems to work well for me, though
>> > I have not been able to get the sound to come up. I'm going to do a
>> > little more checking for free converters and if I find nothing
>> > available, I'll go to a commercial product.
>> >
>> > Len Taliaferro
>> ==========================================
>> Sorry you had issues with the Media-Convert
>> site but I use it all the time and have not
>> experienced the issues you report. Maybe
>> you clicked a link that took you away from the
>> Media-Convert site.
>>
>> Were you converting a .mov file? The following
>> steps work for me. (no porno and no watermarks)
>>
>> Apple Quicktime conversion instructions
>>
>> 1) In the "File" field...click the "Browse"
>> button and navigate to the .mov file you
>> wish to convert. When you select the
>> file...the path will appear in the 'File' field.
>>
>> 2) The "Input format" field should automatically
>> show..."Apple Quicktime (.mov)" leave it
>> as is...
>>
>> 3) "Output" format has two drop windows...
>> the field on the left will display, "No video
>> preset"...leave it as is...
>>
>> 4) In the next drop window to the right
>> you can choose the format you wish to
>> convert to...try:
>>
>> Audio Video Interleave (.avi)
>>
>> 5) Left click the blue *OK* button.
>>
>> Now...wait for the file to be converted.
>> (be patient)
>>
>> When the conversion is complete you will see:
>>
>> File successfull converted !
>>
>> Left click the Download button...the Save As
>> screen will appear...left click the Save button /
>> Choose a folder to save in...left click the Save
>> button. When the file is downloaded you should
>> be able to play it with Windows Media Player
>> and it should be compatible with Movie maker.
>>
>> That's it! Good luck.
>>
>> --
>>
>> John Inzer
>> MS Digital Media MVP
>>
>> Notice
>> This is not tech support
>> I am a volunteer
>>
>> Solutions that work for
>> me may not work for you
>>
>> Proceed at your own risk
>>
>>
>>
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