QUESTION ABOUT MACS ABOUT THE SOFTWARE IMOVIE?read for more info?
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It sounds like you're importing a video file that has muxed audio/video.  This means that the audio and video are combined and not in separate channels.  You'll need to find software to unmux it first, which can be a real challenge (on Windows or Mac).  ffmpegX is a good free app for Macs that can do a lot of video conversion.  You may at least be able to try and have it rip out the audio only and then you can import your video and audio into iMove and sync them up.\n\nMuxed videos are an ongoing problem and I wish people just wouldn't make them at all.\n\nIf this is not the case then the video may have its audio in some odd codec format that iMovie can't support.  Some people like to use these obscure formats and that causes issues when editing the video later.
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it really dpeends on what your looking for.\nwindows is the best for gaming, and programs like microsoft word.\nMac is great for creating movies, with the free Imovie maker with it.\nLinux is probably the worst of them, theyr a small, pathetic company that thinks they can compete with the big boys!\nhave fun!
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GarageBand is great for a cheap program. My neighbor has a band and he uses it. I love Macs BUT the Mac Mini is crap. Save a few extra dollars and get a iMac or Macbook. Remember to get more memory!
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most of the software that is created today are not compatible with mac...not only the yahoo video ::\nmac require's software's to be MaC approved or there's a tie with the mac company:: for example the safari browser ::\nIt's more of a corporate thingy rather than a technical one
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I've used muVee for making quick slide shows and it is really easy to use for that.  You just give it a group of photos, select a music track, pick a style and it creates a cool movie in a couple minutes.  I haven't used it for video though.\n\nAdobe is filled with all sorts of features but I find it much harder to use.  It's also relatively expensive.  The entry level Adobe After Effects is a little more affordable and might be a good choice.\n\nI bought Pinnacle Studio 9 and was not impressed.  It was hard to use, most of the cool features were 'locked' and required an additional upgrade, etc.\n\nWhat I use most often is Windows Movie Maker.  It's free (or more accurately, included with Windows XP) and is very easy to use.  It has lots of titles and effects and transitions you can use, and you can also add more.  There are a couple of free downloads on www.microsoft.com for the 'Winter Fun Pack' and the 'Creativity Fun Pack'.  Also, if you look at the Windows Movie Makers forums (www.windowsmoviemakers.net), they have lots of users that have created custom effects, titles and effects.\n\nI think if you start using WMM, you'll get hooked.  Plus it is a good way to start without investing any money.  If you find you need more features, then you can consider purchasing another package.
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I love the legaleeze filled crap answer that was above mine.  What a load....\n\nYou can get the contents of the file in many ways.  If you have Adobe Premiere you can try to drop it on the timeline, and then export your timeline as any format you want.  You can also play it full screen and use a screen capturing utility that will record your screen as a new video file which you can do whatever you need to do with it.  You can also, if you have access, take the file, try to open it using FlipWMV on a Mac.  I have heard that the fully paid for version of the program can unlock protected files, but I am not 100% sure on that.\n\nThere are other solutions, but I dont have time to go into them. at the moment.  Try these and see where they get you.  Good luck.
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go to VersionTracker.com and do a search.  They list commercial, shareware and freeware programs for Macs.
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This facility is not present at present for Macs. I hope they soon implement it. You can send a feedback to the team about your recommendation at http://messenger.yahoo.com
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http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/articles/comments/converting-video-for-ipod-with-itunes-6-mac-pc/
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If you have that much money, then get DVFilm Maker.  There's a link below.  But for about that same amount you could get a full version of Adobe, or Pinnacle, or Ulead, etc. with more features than this.  I would say the $145 price is too much for what it offers, but that is for you to decide.\n\nFor example, you could do much of what this claims to do using the freeware VirtualDub.  Again, it is up to you.
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Quicktime Movie Player...  .MOV is a Mac movie file, for mac computers, although you can watch them on a p.c. with apple's Quicktime Player.\n\nYou can play them with Windows Media, but you will need to download the codec for it.  Easiest way is to play them with a quicktime... You can download it for free at the address below.
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You don't have to buy it.. Microsoft makes a viewer for Mac users.\n\nhttp://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=e25cb1e5-209c-4a58-b283-23e84b616477&displaylang=en
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iMovie or Final Cut Pro
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Hi Jennalee...depending on the version of OS X you have this may be prohibiting the ability to view the videos.  Many Mac users are experiencing problems with the Yahoo videos so it's not just you.  \n\nHere are a few online Mac tutorials which can help you learn basic computing techniques for Mac. \n\nApple Mac 101: http://www.apple.com/support/mac101/\nAtomic Learning: http://www.atomiclearning.com/macosxx.shtml\nMac Options: http://www.macoptions.com/os85/\n\nFor further Mac questions consider visiting and joining the free Apple Discussion forum: http://discussions.apple.com/index.jspa  Many users here not only can better answer all your questions, but also walk you through steps to resolve your Mac problems as well.
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It is used to play .mov files which I think are Mac video files. They now have a quick time alternitive codec so you can play .mov videos in Windows media player and not have to download/ pay for quick time.
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You'll be needing the mac mini then, they start at £399 and can be found here\n\nhttp://store.apple.com/Apple/WebObjects/ukstore.woa/6674042/wa/PSLID?mco=6A2AA4B0&nclm=Macmini&wosid=QD6h3XHmfLDk3Og6FYT1Fa0hHFW\n\nThat'll do pretty much anything to be honest and you will get ilife which edits movies etc (amongst other things) included with it, you also get a 30day trial of office.
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Do you have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed in your Macbook? Getting an iMac would be a moot point, they both have the same OS, unless you want an Apple Desktop.