Why won't Quicktime play a video I recorded from my digital camera?

I recorded a video on my Samsung video camera and saved the videos to my Macbook Pro using an SD card. Well, when I tried to open it, it said “Movie _____ can’t be open.You may need to install additional software to open this type of file.” Well I tried downloading Flip4Mac but it wouldn’t even let me select Flip4Mac to open with. The video was a .Avi file

So Is there a way to open this video because I’m planning to edit tthe video with iMovie.

Thanks
How would I record it in the right format then?
How do I change the settings?

Answer by John C
It’s recorded in the wrong format for quick time!

Answer by ITeech68
Have you tried adjusting Quicktime’s settings to allow .avi files? Just a guess here…

Answer by Cindy
I guess you need to download Perian. Remember installing the right version. But Perian only helps you read the avi file and you still can’t import avi to iMovie.
To do this you need to convert avi to mp4 or mov so that your iMovie will recognize your file.

I am using aimersoft Mac video converter and it helps me convert a lot avi files. I like the output quality very much and I think you deserve a try. You can free download and use it first and see if it does your job.

Check this out:
http://www.aimersoft-mac.com/articles/how-to-convert-avi-to-mp4-on-mac.html
http://www.aimersoft-mac.com/articles/how-to-convert-avi-to-mov-on-mac.html

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I have a Samsung scd23 digital camcorder that allows for use as a digital camera to take still pictures as well as transfer these to a computer. Is there a way to record videos onto the memory stick instead of onto a video tape? Or is it possible to transfer what is being played on a videotape, while still in the camera, onto either the memory stick as a digital video file or onto a computer? I want to be able to get the videos onto my computer so that I can email them to friends and family. I would appreciate any and all help. Thank you.

Answer by TiddiVisual
Yes, SCD (a miniDV vcam) can record videos & pics to memory stick, locate the switch (record to tape or mstick).
However, the DVquality recoded on tape is much, much better than the mpeg4 movie (highly compressed) recorded on mstick. Transfer of data w/in the vcam may not be possible.

To upload video files from mstick:
insert mstick to card reader and copy/paste thru file mgmt- win explorer

To upload video files from DV tape:
a minDV vcam, almost always comes w/ a 4 pin port. A pc or laptop can have either of the two or neither. Before buying a firewire cable, check first what type is installed … if neither, u have to procure the accessory: pci card for pc or pcmcia card for laptop (just goggle). The firewire cable needed would then be either 4pin to 4pin or 4pin to 6pin.

Connect vcam to pc & upload video files thru video capture or video editing* application
for starters, free Windows Movie Maker* (XP-wmm2 & Vista-wmm6) provides simple & easy way to learn the ropes < click help for details>. Upgrade to other video editing app http://video-editing-software-review.top… accdg. to need & skill level

The video editing process:
>>> open wmm- start/all programs/wmm->TASK pane
Step 1. Capture video stream while vcam is on playback- pc remotely controls vcam operations
Step 2. Edit- drag/drop files to timeline chart & enhance w/effects, transition, music & titles
Step 3. Finish (render)- save Movie file, also save Project* file
Step 4. Share-burn to CD (to DvD thru a DvD authoring app like DvD Flick, Nero)

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