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QuickTime MPEG-2 Playback Component for Mac OS X

No Audio

Written by SM from Grande Prairie

Aug 22, 2006

The video worked great from after buying this codec but then there's no sound, very dissapointing.

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QuickTime MPEG-2 Playback Component for Mac OS X

no audio!

Written by SB from Köln

Sep 26, 2006

No sound, when imported the video. So it's useless for me. And quite expensive. I'm Disappointed.

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QuickTime MPEG-2 Playback Component for Mac OS X

Plays MPEG 2, but may not be what you need...

Written by EE from Parker

Apr 14, 2008

Product works as designed ... plays back MPEG 2 but that's pretty much it. I purchased the product with the intent of cleaning up some MPEG 2 recordings with my previously purchased QT pro. Unfortunately, as the name indicates 'playback' is all it really does. If you just want MPEG 2 playback download the freeware VLC Player. If you actually need to do some editing of MPEG 2 files buy it and download MPEG Streamclip (also freeware).

Apple has to charge a fee for the product as they don't own the patent so they are not to blame. If you need to edit MPEG 2 by all means buy it and download the products I mentioned above. Then, write a letter or email to the MPEG group asking why they think a 12 year old codec is worth anything at all let alone $20. They will ignore you since it's free money for outdated technology, but it may make you feel better.

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QuickTime MPEG-2 Playback Component for Mac OS X

The Real Solution

Written by JR from Chicago

Mar 10, 2009

You need to use a separate program to get the sound to work. After you get the MPEG-2 Playback Component you need to download a program called MPEG Streamclip (available from Apple for free).

Open your videos in there. Go to File -> Export To Quicktime. Problem solved.

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QuickTime MPEG-2 Playback Component for Mac OS X

Like a charm!

Written by DB from Centennial

May 26, 2008

I just bought a JVC Enverio (GZ-MG330) Hard Disk Drive camcorder and was a little leery, because it was not one of the cameras listed on the Apple website, that was supported by iMovie. The steps I had to go through, to get movies into iMovie were:
1) Download the FREE MPEG Streamclip software (Google it).
2) Purchase the $20 MPEG-2 Playback software (which is used by the MPEG Streamclip software).
3) Plug in the USB cable and turn on the camcorder. The camcorder will show up on your desktop.
4) Copy all files from your camcorder into another desktop folder. I have a bunch of files with the .MOD and .MOI extension.
5) "Open Files" in MPEG Streamclip one at a time (just the ones with the .MOD extension. You will have to watch all the files in their entirety.
6) "Export to Quicktime" all files after watching. This will save your new .MOV file in the same folder.
7) Drag and Drop the .MOV file into iMovie.
Worked well, but Apple should make this easier. Maybe put some iPod resources to work in the area of Video.

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QuickTime MPEG-2 Playback Component for Mac OS X

Finaly a solution, but should be easier on Macs.

Written by JK from North Aurora

Mar 22, 2009

I have a new JVC camcorder which creates those lovely .MOD files. I used to use Pinnacle Studio to edit stuff on the PC and it worked fine if I just changed the file name. But for the Mac it wasn't that easy (PC died and I switched to Mac). After downloading at least 5 Mac applications to try and do the conversion, I put out the 20 bucks and also downloaded Streamclip. So much easier for me! Audio worked fine. Video was shot in 16:9 and it kept the format. Most other conversion applications only had 4:3 output. While iMovie is not as good as Studio (IMO) this now at least let's me edit some quick family video and burn to DVD.

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QuickTime MPEG-2 Playback Component for Mac OS X

No problem, just hassle.

Written by JR from London

May 16, 2008

With the MPEG-2 playback and the MPEG Streamclip (free) applications, I was able to export the MPEG-2 video files from my Sony HDD camcorder (SR-42) into Quick Time files to be viewed with Quick Time and used in iMovie on my Mac. When converting MPEG-2 files to Quick Time or another format with the MPEG Streamclip application, I recommend batch processing to save time. Without converting video files to Quick Time format with MPEG Streamclip, there is no audio when MPEG-2 files from a camcorder are played on Quick Time, even with the MPEG-2 Playback application. If the MPEG-2 Playback application provided audio playback on MPEG-2 files straight from my video camera, I would have given the product 4 stars, and 5 stars if such a product was included (free) as part of Quick Time 7 in Mac's OS X. It was too much hassle to figure out how to solve this issue and I think it should be taken care of by Apple in the future.

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QuickTime MPEG-2 Playback Component for Mac OS X

RE: Don't bother

Written by VM from Binbrook

Mar 24, 2009

I struggled with my sony Handycam but I connected it to my Mac using the fire wire or Sony iLink and had to open up IMovies but it worked fine after that

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QuickTime MPEG-2 Playback Component for Mac OS X

I Really Wasted my Money!

Written by RB from Dartmouth

Jul 1, 2008

My video camera software produces mpeg-2 video files on my PC. Unfortunately they don't play on quicktime pro and iMovie. I thought that this plugin would fix the problem. Well now they play but with no sound. So unless your into silent movies, forget it and buy a 3rd party package for about the same price and you'll be able to do more. I would give this 0 stars but the site wouldn't let me

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QuickTime MPEG-2 Playback Component for Mac OS X

Know Your Formats!

Written by TS from Denver

Sep 4, 2008

I usually don't do this, but the "no audio" reviews are kind of annoying. MPEG-2 files don't contain audio. It doesn't matter what software you use. Whenever you build a movie for a DVD in Compressor or whatever else you may be using, it makes two files, an MPEG-2 file and an AC3 file: MPEG-2 is video and AC3 is audio. When you burn the DVD, it correlates the files together for playback on a DVD player. So, not having audio has nothing to do with this codec. It's just how it is...

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QuickTime MPEG-2 Playback Component for Mac OS X

MPEG-2 Playback

Written by AV from Shawnee

Sep 30, 2007

Not Happy - after install, I can only see not hear the video. Not able to find support to assist. They have my money and I don't have a product that really works. Very bummed.

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QuickTime MPEG-2 Playback Component for Mac OS X

Worth the money

Written by HB from UPLAND

Jan 30, 2009

I purchased a Panasonic HDD camcorder, and couldn't watch or edit the .MOD videos. I downloaded the free MPEG Streamclip application from Apple's website but still couldn't work with the footage.

I went ahead and bought the $20.00 playback component, and it works perfectly. I can edit the video in iMovie, and I have no idea why people are complaining about audio problems. There are plenty of settings and options for people more technology-savvy, but the basic process (.MOD to .MOV) is easy to use even if you're not familiar with computer jargon (like me!)

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QuickTime MPEG-2 Playback Component for Mac OS X

To the naysayers, it works fine, just GET STREAMCLIP

Written by BM from Calgary

Jan 30, 2008

Ignore the 2.5 stars, if you get this and use it with the free Streamclip download, your HDD camcorder will work just fine with your computer. I agree that this is not as easy as it could or should be (and a bit pricey), so it loses a star, but if you have an HDD camcorder and use versions of iMovie earlier than '08, this is for you. You're camcorder isn't useless after all. This solution beats having to get a new computer that can handle the apparently lesser iMovie '08. (FYI, I use a Sony HDR-SR7 with an iBook G4 + iMovieHD.)

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QuickTime MPEG-2 Playback Component for Mac OS X

Compatibility issues of cameras/digital still/mpeg movieVX

Written by CK from Kelowna

Nov 12, 2007

It has taken me weeks to find the right information to know that I even needed to buy MPEG 2. The technical support of the store where I bought both my iMac and Sony Cybershot DSC-H7 had no answers for me on why I couldn't make my MPEGMovie compatible with iMovie. Finally after a lot searching I found MPEG Streamclip (freeware) that will do the conversions as long as I have the MPEG-2 Playback. I call this poor planning on the part of both Sony and iMac. Sony and other PC compatible cameras seem to think they can push an iMac or Apple user over to a PC. What they don't accept is that Apple computers are the best in the world. It disappoints me that Apple doesn't work with the camera industry,no matter who, to create an interface software specifically for iMacs/Apples that would guarantee a seamless operation with all cameras. Maybe in the future. I love my iMac and I love my Sony. I just don't like having my time wasted.

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QuickTime MPEG-2 Playback Component for Mac OS X

Quicktime 6 MPEG-2 playback component

Written by AH from Sunbury

Nov 15, 2008

Works well for me! I bought this software and it works as advertized. I have no issues with sound as others have indicated. Most of the issues involve Sony and their version of MPEG 2 ( I use a JVC camcorder). I also upgraded to Quicktime Pro and can now export video with sound to almost any format I want. Its great when you purchase something and it works!

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QuickTime MPEG-2 Playback Component for Mac OS X

Works with QT, but not with iMovie...

Written by MT from Basel

Dec 15, 2007

Even though this software works as described for QT I'm very disappointed: I only bought it because I wanted to process my old mpeg-2 files with iMovie. There was (maybe still is, but I can't find it anymore) a support message indicating that iMovie can process mpeg-2 when Quicktime is enabled with this option. Unfortunately this is not true. Even though QT now recognizes and plays these files correctly, iMovie remains to be useless. Even if I misunderstood the support message: Shame on Apple to leave their customers (who want to process their old movies and payed lots of money for hardware and software) standing in the rain like this! It doesn't fit to the marketing messages about "user friendly" and "multi media capable" at all, and the licensing fee Apple would have to pay to enable it's software for mpeg-2 is nothing compared to what customers pay just to find out or work around it!

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QuickTime MPEG-2 Playback Component for Mac OS X

Don't listen to the negative reviews

Written by DS from Buford

Jan 3, 2009

This software works EXACTLY as advertised.

This software is a VIDEO decoder.

This has NOTHING to do with audio. When you by this component you are granted the right to use the license required to view MPEG-2 files.

Many have written that this software is a waste of money. They think this out of pure ignorance.

Combine this component with MPEG Streamclip (freeware) and you can rip DVDs to your heart's content.

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QuickTime MPEG-2 Playback Component for Mac OS X

No Audio - I Call This Cheating

Written by KA from Jamaica

Sep 4, 2008

Absolute waste of money for a product sponsored by Apple. I trusted always apple recommended sw but am very disappointed by spending 54 dollars and getting nothing. it plays mpg2 but no Audio THANKS. may I understand any use of a product without audio! why would one buy at the first place!!! very disappointed and should get my money back!

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