Windows 7 - How do I edit .mov files

I just bought a Kodak Zi8 which produces .mov (H264) output. I am looking for an easy tool to edit (split and join) those files without prior conversion. A lossless editor like Machete (that unfortunately cannot deal with .mov) would be preferred. I would appreciate your proposals.

I think I've found a very nice solution for you.

First of all follow Brinks tutorial on how to install WMM on Seven at Windows Movie Maker 6.0 - Install on Windows 7.

Now watch and follow the video tutorial at YouTube - Movie Maker .MOV Help.

Hopefully this will do exactly what you want and a bit more.

Oli

Thanks Osholt. That's a neat trick that probably works in Windows 7. I have to wait until I install Windows 7 on this system because I am still in Vista - or I have to find a .mov codec (that's the message I get: Codec missing). I am still in "transition" since I came back from Florida and have to get orginized. My systems here are still on the 10/09 level from before I left to FL.

BTW: when you go to "Import" in WMM and set the import window to "All Files" (bottom right), you get the same result. You then can identify and import the file. I guess I'll have to scout for the codec although I hate codec packs. Maybe Sharks pack will do.

Have you got Quicktime installed?

I'm not very good with codecs but I believe Quicktime will do it.

Apple (United Kingdom) - QuickTime

Oli

Yes, it has a mov codec.

Unfortunately Sharks codecs did not help either. The WMM crashed immediately. Right now only VLC can deal properly with the files. Any more ideas - remember, all I want to do is edit the files. I can play them with VLC.

Correction, I got it to work. I had to use another setting within the shark codec control panel. But if anybody knows of editing alternatives, I would still appreciate. The WMM output is usually not that great - in terms of quality.

Have a look at http://software-download.name/join-q...iles-together/.

I can't vouge for it but it looks good.

Oli