MP4 and Windows movie maker

[z3r010]

I'll keep this short as I've had a few beers

I bought the wife a HD video camera for Xmas, it records in mp4 format.

What do I need to convert this to a format that I can play with it in windows movie maker? (free is good)

 

[johngalt]

ummm - you running hte Vista Codec Package? If so, go to it in the start menu, and you should be able to 'fix' MP4 playback. Of course, I want to know if you meant Windows Media OPlayer as opposed to Windows Movie Maker - isn't that for *making* movies as opposed to playing them, or does it do both?

You tanker you....

 

[z3r010]

Vista codec pack didn't play them, but I did get a codec on the disk and this works for playing with media player.

I tried an import to movie maker and it's not a supported format.


Edit

1st drink in 3 months and less than 1 bottle all year

 

[johngalt]

No worries - I know you have too little time to get tanked up - If I take a drink at New year's it will be my first in 4+ years....but I don't plan on taking one....

I am surprised that the VCP did not play them.....

 

[NormCameron]

I'll keep this short as I've had a few beers

I bought the wife a HD video camera for Xmas, it records in mp4 format.

What do I need to convert this to a format that I can play with it in windows movie maker? (free is good)

John, cinemaforge is a free ware converter, it say is it Vista ready. I don't know too much about it though!

Thank you for downloading CinemaForge from Download.com

 

[bruce2]

Hi z3r, here is free one that works pretty good. Any Video Converter - Free software downloads and reviews - CNET Download.com
Cheers!

Hi Johngalt, congrats on your 4+ of drink free. I am going on to my third years of smoke and alcohol free.

Happy new year to you all!!!