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QuickTime MPEG-2 Playback Component for Mac OS X

No Sound

Written by JC from Hillsborough

Oct 19, 2009

The video works, but there is no sound. Expensive.

49 of 53 people found this useful

QuickTime MPEG-2 Playback Component for Mac OS X

works well, easy to use

Written by KR

Oct 12, 2009

i like this product, it's very easy to use for importing from dvd to fcp.

but my snow leopard install just gooned it (among other things)

36 of 44 people found this useful

QuickTime MPEG-2 Playback Component for Mac OS X

Gets the job done

Written by JO from Sterling

Aug 30, 2009

Well, I expected more from a mac when I converted from PC but I still love my mac. I don't think I should have had to pay money to be able to see my Sony Handycam files with sound and be able to use them in iMovie, but hey, everyone's gotta make a buck right? I have no clue how to use iMovie yet, but the fact that I can finally open my Sony Handycam videos into iMovie gives me hope that I can clear up the 40G+ of videos I have accumulated by burning them onto a DVD. Should have given it 5 stars just because of how happy I am to finally be able to do that, but since I am NO media technology expert I cant judge all the functionality of the program, but the export to MP-4 gets the job done! :)

65 of 70 people found this useful

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

200 of 234 people found this useful

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.

203 of 226 people found this useful

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.

284 of 306 people found this useful

QuickTime MPEG-2 Playback Component for Mac OS X

Don't bother

Written by RL from ELWOOD

Mar 10, 2009

If you have a Sony video camera don't expect to get audio in your video to work on the mac without first converting it using a 3rd party tool.

I just spent 30 mins on the phone to Apple support on this issue and after several attempts of software downloads ( QT Pro and QT plugin..... and around $100 ) STILL NO WORK!!!!!!

I would expect that Apple would have sorted this buy now as Sony is a major player in the video area. I expect to be able to import my home movies into iPhoto and click on them to play them, forget it, video with no audio is the only result you will get. I DO NOT expect to go to the trouble of converting every video I have taken, I expect it to work!

53 of 67 people found this useful

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!)

112 of 122 people found this useful

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.

102 of 113 people found this useful

QuickTime MPEG-2 Playback Component for Mac OS X

Software blow

Written by HB from WESTON-SUPER-MARE

Dec 31, 2008

Wanted to convert MPEG files for iPod. Bought Playback and Pro at cost of £35 (should be bundled anyway) only to discover MPEG cannot export audio because it is a 'muxed' file. Great. Thanks. Really Useful. A fool and his money...think before you buy these products.

67 of 90 people found this useful

QuickTime MPEG-2 Playback Component for Mac OS X

No sound; Disappointed.

Written by BK from morristown

Dec 19, 2008

No sound, when imported the video.
Useless and expensive. I'm Disappointed
in Mighty Mac Pro and Apple.
And I am the convert from PC?
Did I do something wrong? SOS
Am I an Idiot spending so much
money on Mac Pro?

54 of 84 people found this useful

QuickTime MPEG-2 Playback Component for Mac OS X

audio

Written by AB from Martinsville

Dec 3, 2008

There is no audio so I have to use mpeg streamclip and thats a pain! I wish apple would make this component free like it should have been in the first place and be able to play audio

55 of 71 people found this useful

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!

107 of 121 people found this useful

QuickTime MPEG-2 Playback Component for Mac OS X

My PC gets sound. Quicktime does not.

Written by RW from NEW YORK

Nov 6, 2008

This is garbage. I can play the file on my PC with sound. First Quicktime doesn't play the file at all. Then I buy this and get no sound. I'm not sure what the codec is all about, but frankly my PC beats out my Mac for playing videos....for FREE! Isn't that the whole reason I started switching to Mac in the first place!!!!!!

67 of 88 people found this useful

QuickTime MPEG-2 Playback Component for Mac OS X

This is a review and an explanation

Written by SS from FORT LAUDERDALE

Oct 25, 2008

I like MPEG 2. It is very good for video. But, as most of you know, it does not contain audio. If you want audio, you need an AC3 audio file for playback.

When you make an MPEG 2 video and an AC3 audio file, they come in harmony when you play them TOGETHER. Notice that. TOGETHER.

So, if you buy this, don't hate on Apple JUST because the codec does not have audio, it was originally made without audio to save file size. Some of us want video AND audio in one file. For that, you will need the MPEG 4 codec.

73 of 80 people found this useful

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!

128 of 166 people found this useful

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...

133 of 147 people found this useful

QuickTime MPEG-2 Playback Component for Mac OS X

This was ridiculous

Written by BK from Mesa

Aug 14, 2008

I have spent the last 5 hours trying to figure out how to import the stupid .mod files from my JVC hard drive camcorder into iMovie. The aforementioned steps worked like a charm. Download the MPEG-2 software from Apple, ($20 might I add...don't get me started on this) and the free MPEG software add-on and you are good to go. 5 hours of my life Ill never get back, oh well. At least it works now.

91 of 99 people found this useful