#Elgato eyetv 250 plus software#
You say, "MPEG2 is not a valid format for editing purposes… Files must be converted to an acceptable, fully supported editing format." The review (URL above) agrees, and explains that the EyeTV editor can export the MPEG-2 it produces into "an iMovie project consisting of a set of seamless 2GB DV clips, as required by iMovie."Īnd also, "playing them with DVD players (standard or Apple's) or QuickTime?MPEG2 player software varies as to what it will play. However, if they are capable of exporting clips as 2 GB segmented DV files, then this format would be compatible with all versions of iMovie from the original through the current iMovie 7. Since I don't have/use any of the ElGato devices, I am not sure what compression format they may export. Therefore, whether or not an MPEG2 file can be edited "directly" really depends on the file type, the audio compression contained in the file, and the application in which you are attempting to edit the file. In this case, if the QT MPEG2 component is installed such files would both play and be editable in QT/QT based applications. But remember, MPEG files don't have to be "muxed." An M2V file can contain separate tracks of MPEG2 video and and valid audio compression format. On the other hand, a VOB or "muxed" MPEG file containing MPEG2 video and MPEG1 audio will play in the QT Player but cannot be edited. And, while a decrypted/unencrypted VOB may open in the QT Player, the audio will not be supported even if the MPEG2 and AC3 QT components are installed. Most commercial Region 1 DVDs contain multiple VOBs of less than 1 GB in length which consist of "muxed" MPEG2 video and AC3 audio. As for QT, it requires …"īasically, there are many flavors of MPEG2. The review (URL above) agrees, and explains that the EyeTV editor can export the MPEG-2 it produces into "an iMovie project consisting of a set of seamless 2GB DV clips, as required by iMovie." And also, "playing them with DVD players (standard or Apple's) or QuickTime?MPEG2 player software varies as to what it will play. H.264, on the other hand, can require much more time depending on file length, CPU, and compression mode, and specific settings. As to conversion times, MPEG4 is reasonably fast in the single pass mode and reasonably quick in the multi-pass mode assuming a reasonably up to day CPU. Others require the MPEG2 QT component be installed. It is generally not difficult to convert MPEG2 content to MPEG4 if you have the right software. (E.g., it will not play AC3 audio natively and even with an AC3 codec will only support mono or stereo.)Īnd how difficult is it (how long does it take.) to convert MPEG-2 to MPEG-4? Non-muxed files must contain a fully supported audio compression format. "Muxed" MPEG2 must contain MPEG1 layer 2 or 3 audio to play properly in the QT Player. As for QT, it requires the MPEG2 component be installed to work at all. Some only play DVDs and/or VIDEO_TS folders. Or playing them with DVD players (standard or Apple's) or QuickTime?MPEG2 player software varies as to what it will play. Files must be converted to an acceptable, fully supported editing format which depends on which application/software version you may be trying to use. MPEG2 is not a valid format for editing purposes in QT or QT based applications (iMovie, FCE, FCP, etc.). Will there be any problems in editing MPEG-2 files (with EyeTV 2, iMovie, QuickTime,…)
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