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So after using my dslr at the weekend to film a bit of footage I find out the .MOV files it creates don't work with windows movie maker 😕
Can anybody recommend a bit of (preferably free) software to convert the files to something more movie maker friendly?

Thanks in advance 😀


 
Posted : 05/12/2012 8:10 am
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Vlc media player or try the go pro software


 
Posted : 05/12/2012 8:17 am
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"Super" file converter worked for me. Download it from SourceForge. Free software but new versions do seem to surrounded by spamware & toolbars so be careful what you're agreeing too.


 
Posted : 05/12/2012 8:39 am
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Cheers. I think I'll try the GoPro software as I'm hoping santa's going to bring me one for xmas so it would handy to have a play with their movie maker.


 
Posted : 05/12/2012 8:44 am
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www.convertfiles.com

free web based converter tool that works really well


 
Posted : 05/12/2012 8:54 am
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To convert from mov, try Handbrake works great for most videos.

As for Movie Maker ditch it and invest in something better.


 
Posted : 05/12/2012 9:17 am
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There are tons of software for your choice.
Format Factory(free) or [url= http://www.moyeamedia.com/leawo-video-converter/ ]Leawo[/url] video converter.


 
Posted : 06/12/2012 6:32 am
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Use Handbrake and don't use movie maker, or if you do, stay away from those awfull transition effects. 😉


 
Posted : 06/12/2012 9:42 am
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Windows live movie maker works with the .mov files that come from my Contour. Are you still on an old version?


 
Posted : 06/12/2012 9:46 am
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floatpave - reported for linky spam


 
Posted : 10/12/2012 5:46 am

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