Merging videos

UncleMonty · UncleMonty #1 (**permalink**)

05-06-2012, 05:45 PM

What software can people recommend for purchase, to use for merging videos? How can I avoid malware?

vansmith · vansmith #2 (**permalink**)

05-06-2012, 05:55 PM

No need to purchase anything for simple merges - QuickTime will do that with ease. Open up the first clip in QuickTime. Next, drag the next part onto the QT window and place it after or before the first clip in the spot that becomes visible (this will make more sense when you try it).

MightyGem · MightyGem #3 (**permalink**)

05-06-2012, 06:03 PM

Only in QT7, yes? I can't get it to work in QT X.

vansmith · vansmith #4 (**permalink**)

05-06-2012, 08:23 PM

Nope, works in QTX. What format are the movies you tried to merge?

MightyGem · MightyGem #5 (**permalink**)

05-07-2012, 10:54 AM

Some mp4s. Just to try your method. As I said, it worked in QT7, although I didn't seem to have any choice as to placing the second video to whether it played first or second. Just had to drop it in the main window.

If I tried to drop it in QTX, it just flicked back to the Finder window.

vansmith · vansmith #6 (**permalink**)

05-07-2012, 11:02 AM

Hmmm, works perfectly fine here:

merge_qtx.png

Try it with a different video.

MightyGem · MightyGem #7 (**permalink**)

05-10-2012, 02:56 PM

Nope. I don't get that window at the bottom either. Are you on Lion? I'm on SL.

vansmith · vansmith #8 (**permalink**)

05-10-2012, 03:01 PM

I am on Lion so it's very possible that this feature is only available in the version of QTX that shipped with Lion.

Deckyon · Deckyon #9 (**permalink**)

05-10-2012, 03:33 PM

what about iMovie?

Slydude · Slydude #10 (**permalink**)

05-10-2012, 08:28 PM

Try using MPEG Streamclip. Squared 5 - MPEG Streamclip video converter for Mac OS X I put the videos to be joined in the same folder in the order I want them joined. Select both in the open dialog using shift click. When opened they will be joined. to help me I renamed them with numbers (untitled1' untitled2, etc) though I am not sure that's necessary.

Deckyon · Deckyon #11 (**permalink**)

05-11-2012, 10:06 AM

Is there something wrong with iMovie? Why suggest a bunch of other downloads when there is something already on the machine to do what the OP is asking for.

Although, considering there is no information about the computer or OS the OP is working on, he may be on Windows, for all we know, and can use Movie Maker, installed with windows XP and up...

hominid · hominid #12 (**permalink**)

05-11-2012, 01:09 PM

Hi Deckyon,

Is joining clips in iMovie simple? I've been trying to figure this out for a long time, and haven't been able to find out how to do it.

After using iMovie HD for a couple years, I just started using iMovie 11. OS 10.6.8.

thanks for any help.

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Originally Posted by Deckyon

Is there something wrong with iMovie? Why suggest a bunch of other downloads when there is something already on the machine to do what the OP is asking for.

Although, considering there is no information about the computer or OS the OP is working on, he may be on Windows, for all we know, and can use Movie Maker, installed with windows XP and up...

Deckyon · Deckyon #13 (**permalink**)

05-11-2012, 01:11 PM

you drag them into the timeline one after another. It is hard to get any simpler.

MightyGem · MightyGem #14 (**permalink**)

05-11-2012, 04:20 PM

Quote:

I am on Lion so it's very possible that this feature is only available in the version of QTX that shipped with Lion.

Thanks, that's probably why.

vansmith #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 19, 2008 Location: Ottawa Posts: 15,302 Mac Specs: 2012 13" MBP (2.5 i5, 8GB)	05-06-2012, 05:55 PM No need to purchase anything for simple merges - QuickTime will do that with ease. Open up the first clip in QuickTime. Next, drag the next part onto the QT window and place it after or before the first clip in the spot that becomes visible (this will make more sense when you try it). Important Links: Community Guidelines : Use the reputation system if you've been helped. M-F Blog :: Write for the blog :: M-F IRC Channel - Chats every Sunday at 8PM EST.
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vansmith #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 19, 2008 Location: Ottawa Posts: 15,302 Mac Specs: 2012 13" MBP (2.5 i5, 8GB)	05-06-2012, 08:23 PM Nope, works in QTX. What format are the movies you tried to merge? Important Links: Community Guidelines : Use the reputation system if you've been helped. M-F Blog :: Write for the blog :: M-F IRC Channel - Chats every Sunday at 8PM EST.
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vansmith #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 19, 2008 Location: Ottawa Posts: 15,302 Mac Specs: 2012 13" MBP (2.5 i5, 8GB)	05-07-2012, 11:02 AM Hmmm, works perfectly fine here: merge_qtx.png Try it with a different video. Important Links: Community Guidelines : Use the reputation system if you've been helped. M-F Blog :: Write for the blog :: M-F IRC Channel - Chats every Sunday at 8PM EST.
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vansmith #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 19, 2008 Location: Ottawa Posts: 15,302 Mac Specs: 2012 13" MBP (2.5 i5, 8GB)	05-10-2012, 03:01 PM I am on Lion so it's very possible that this feature is only available in the version of QTX that shipped with Lion. Important Links: Community Guidelines : Use the reputation system if you've been helped. M-F Blog :: Write for the blog :: M-F IRC Channel - Chats every Sunday at 8PM EST.
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UncleMonty #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 12, 2009 Posts: 9	05-06-2012, 05:45 PM What software can people recommend for purchase, to use for merging videos? How can I avoid malware?
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Member Since: Nov 15, 2009 Location: North Louisiana, USA Posts: 3,881 Mac Specs: 2.8 GHz MacBook Pro 10.8,3 8 GB mem, 2.66 GHz Mac Pro - Dead, iPhone 4	05-10-2012, 08:28 PM Try using MPEG Streamclip. Squared 5 - MPEG Streamclip video converter for Mac OS X I put the videos to be joined in the same folder in the order I want them joined. Select both in the open dialog using shift click. When opened they will be joined. to help me I renamed them with numbers (untitled1' untitled2, etc) though I am not sure that's necessary. Sylvester Roque Former Contributing Editor About This Particular Macintosh No matter what time it is where I am it's early morning somewhere in the world. At that hour of the morning follow my advice at your own risk. Anything sounds good before your first cup of coffee Last edited by Slydude; 05-10-2012 at 08:30 PM. Reason: BTW Streamclip is free
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Deckyon #11 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 06, 2011 Location: Louisville, KY - USA Posts: 1,232 Mac Specs: MBP 17" 2011, 2.3GHz Intel Quad-Core i7, 8GB RAM, MacMini 2011, 2.7GHz Intel Dual-Core i7, 8GB RAM	05-11-2012, 10:06 AM Is there something wrong with iMovie? Why suggest a bunch of other downloads when there is something already on the machine to do what the OP is asking for. Although, considering there is no information about the computer or OS the OP is working on, he may be on Windows, for all we know, and can use Movie Maker, installed with windows XP and up... MBP 17" 2011, 2.3GHz Intel Quad-Core i7, 8GB RAM, AMD Radeon HD 6750M 1GB RAM MacMini 2011, 2.7GHz Intel Dual-Core i7, 8GB RAM, AMD Radeon HD 6630M 256MB RAM iPhone 4S 64GB, iPad Gen3 32GB WiFi, iPod Nano Gen6 8GB, Apple TV Gen2
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Member Since: Apr 06, 2011 Location: Louisville, KY - USA Posts: 1,232 Mac Specs: MBP 17" 2011, 2.3GHz Intel Quad-Core i7, 8GB RAM, MacMini 2011, 2.7GHz Intel Dual-Core i7, 8GB RAM	05-11-2012, 01:11 PM you drag them into the timeline one after another. It is hard to get any simpler. MBP 17" 2011, 2.3GHz Intel Quad-Core i7, 8GB RAM, AMD Radeon HD 6750M 1GB RAM MacMini 2011, 2.7GHz Intel Dual-Core i7, 8GB RAM, AMD Radeon HD 6630M 256MB RAM iPhone 4S 64GB, iPad Gen3 32GB WiFi, iPod Nano Gen6 8GB, Apple TV Gen2
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