1DC: Apple abandons Quicktime for Windows. No more footage editing for 1D C/1D Mark II

Pascal Parvex

Pascal Parvex

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I have recently deinstalled Quicktime for Windows, as it poses a security risk for the system. So no more ProRes or MotionJPEG MOV editing anymore. Tried to load a MJPEG sample from Andree into Edius 8 Trial, does not work.

Too bad, I would have loved to own a 1D C. Why is Apple doing this? Are they too successful and the anti-cartel authority has forced them to diminish their influence? :)
 
From my understanding quicktime runs a security risk if you download a malicious quicktime and then open it. Why not avoid downloading quicktimes form unknown sources and continue to edit?
 
FrameFarmMedia said:
From my understanding quicktime runs a security risk if you download a malicious quicktime and then open it. Why not avoid downloading quicktimes form unknown sources and continue to edit?
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I am not sure if "malicious Quicktime file" is the only threat. As I heard, you also have to deactivate the browser plug-in.
 
You can keep Quicktime installed for the codec support in third party programs. Just don't use QT player or the QT browser plugin to play videos.
 
Like @FrameFarmMedia says if you don't download crap onto your PC then you most likely won't have a problem.
Same applies to Office docs, Flash files, Java apps, Browser extensions...

I find it funny that Adobe is championing this when their software is riddled with bugs and security holes. Seems to be payback for Apples stance on flash.
Though yes it is now discontinued software which will always be a risk over time.
 
I am still using QT on OSX, it must be a windows problem.

I have no problem with the mjpeg files using the Adobe CC or Davinci resolve

give it a try.
 
cookinghusband said:
I am still using QT on OSX, it must be a windows problem.

I have no problem with the mjpeg files using the Adobe CC or Davinci resolve

give it a try.
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The problem is Apple not supporting and updating QT for Windows. It is an obsolete 32 bit app. No 64 bit version for Windows. Malwarebytes and Norton 360 both protect against QT hacks on Windows. 360 protects OSX and IOS devices too. If you don't use the QT player or browser plugin, I doubt there is much risk.
 
I'll try and find the article later, but you can actually do an install specifically of the codec package onto your machine without the player. Personally I just left QT on my build but I don't download files from unknown-sources.

And yes CookingHusband, unfortunately it's only in regards to Windows. All apple computers are still receiving updates.
 
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