Category: Video Issues

GoPro Studio is a fantastic platform for creating and editing GoPro footages. It allows the user to export edited video footages in two ways. They are,

1. H264 format
2. GoPro CineForm format

The h264 format is a very good choice for sharing created GoPro videos on the web. But H264 format encompasses somewhat a whole heap of compression algorithm that results in loss of a lot of information. So, GoPro Studio users typically opt CineForm format (GoPro’s own codec) to export their edited video files.

The CineForm format results in video files that are of higher quality in comparison with the H264 algorithm. CineForm video files come packed with MOV container and when the user tries to play the exported video, they might feel difficulty in opening it. Typically, users can’t open the exported CineForm video footages and face error that states cannot play the CFHD codec.

But, this is not an unresolvable issue; in fact, it is very easy to fix. So, here it is explained how to play GoPro CineForm MOV video files without difficulty.

1. Install GoPro CineForm Codecs

To play exported CineForm videos, you must have necessary codecs. And, there are two ways to install the required codecs on your computer to play GoPro CineForm video files.

Way 1: The foremost method is to install GoPro Studio software on your computer. GoPro Studio itself consists of necessary CineForm codec and makes it accessible to other applications installed on your system. So, it should work in resolving playback issues of exported CineForm videos.

In certain instances, this technique doesn’t help due to some or the other reasons. Since the GoPro Studio software might be a higher freight than you require if the goal is to play only the videos.

Way 2: The second technique is to just install the GoPro CineForm decoder. To do this, visit the GoPro CineForm decoder official page. There you will find different decoders for both Mac and Windows versions. Download the suitable decoder based on your OS and install them.

2. Play GoPro CineForm MOV Videos in QuickTime Player

Once the CineForm codec is installed on your Mac system, it should be automatically accessible in QuickTime player.

According to research, QuickTime 7 works best in playing CineForm MOV files. Since QuickTime 7 involves a different structural design than the consequent editions of QuickTime. Thus, the videos play swiftly and evidently, like any other video files.

No issue even if you have other editions of QuickTime. If you play the GoPro CineForm videos in newer versions of QuickTime, it will play, but it slows things down as it needs to through a conversion process first. So, just give a try for your existing QuickTime player. In case, you face any issue then go for QuickTime 7.

If the CineForm MOV videos fail to play even in QuickTime 7, then make use of Remo Repair MOV tool and then try to play the videos.

In case, the video plays fine after fixing it then this verifies you were facing playback issues due to video file corruption. I suggested Remo Repair MOV because it is the efficient way to fix damaged MOV files as well corrupted.

3. Play GoPro CineForm MOV Videos in VLC Player

VLC is a reliable and open-source application available to play any (a huge number of) video file formats. But VLC cannot play videos encoded in GoPro CineForm format since CineForm is the proprietary format.

But, GoPro might change this somewhere in future as GoPro announced that when the CineForm codec grow into SMPTE standard (in progress), it supports VLC player. At that time, you can enjoy the playback of CineForm MOV videos even in your VLC player.

QuickTime missing Msi error is a common Windows error. It usually pops up when any software has failed. There are, in fact, many reasons as to why this error might pop up, including having an application installed improperly, malware or virus infection, when Windows cannot load QuickTime.msi file properly, and so on. Under all such situations, you get this error message.

QuickTime MSI error messages can appear during program installation, during Windows shutdown or startup, during installation of Windows OS, while QuickTime.msi related software is running, and so on. If you keep track of when and where the error occurs, then it would be useful in troubleshooting the problem.

Symptoms of Missing QuickTime Msi –

• Computer doesn’t work normally
• Programs take a long time to load
• Windows crashes or freezes every now and then
• ‘QuickTime Msi missing’ error message pops up repeatedly

So how to Fix ‘QuickTime Msi missing’ error message?

Manually fixing the error message is not easy. The troubleshooting steps get more difficult as you progress. Here is a list of steps to fix the error.

• Scan your PC completely to check for malware or virus
• Clean up system junk with Disk Cleanup (clear all temporary files and folders)
• Update your system’s Device Drivers
• Use Windows System Restore to Undo recent system changes
• Uninstall and then reinstall programs related with QuickTime.msi
• Next, run Windows System File Checker
• Install available Windows Updates
• Finally, perform a clean installation of Windows

You need to carry out these steps carefully in order to resolve the error. Improperly carrying out the steps may lead to more problems rather than fixing the issue. But you don’t have to worry about it. There are various software available which are capable of fixing QuickTime Msi errors. Look for a reliable one to fix the problem. Sometimes, you might get error messages while playing QuickTime video files. For instance, you might come across QuickTime error 8971, QuickTime error 23132, and so on. To fix all these errors, you can make use of MOV Repair tool. Both MOV and MP4 video files can be repaired in a short while, and in just a few steps.

Generally, Movie Maker has stopped working Windows 10 error message pops up when installing, updating, or working with programs like MS Office 365, 2016, 2013, 2007 etc., on Windows operating system versions 10, 8.1, 8, 7.

When this error message “Movie Maker has stopped working Windows 10” emerges, the affected system starts to function slowly (performance becomes sluggish) and it often hangs. Also, the possibilities of data loss are more due to the occurrence of the error.

Why the Error: “Movie Maker Has Stopped Working Windows 10” Pops Up?

Movie Maker has stopped working Windows 10 error might be generated due to various factors. And, the possible root causes of this error are listed here.

• Virus infection
• Internal conflict of the system
• Installation of corrupted software

How to Fix Movie Maker Has Stopped Working Windows 10 Error?

Here is the guide to solve Movie Maker has stopped working Windows 10 error.

Caution: It is suggested to carry out the troubleshooting steps given below under the guidance of a technical expert.

Step 1: Verify Health of Your System

In order to check system corruption, perform a quick system scan using below steps (you must log in as Administrator).

1) Press Windows and R keys simultaneously

2) Type cmd and hit ENTER button

3) Type sfc/scannow and click on ENTER

Step 2: Update Windows Knowledgebase

1) Go to Start menu

2) Type update in the search tab and hit ENTER

3) The Windows Update wizard will pop up

4) If any update is available, click on the Install Updates option

5) Complete the update process

Step 3: Clear-Out Junk

1) Press Windows and R keys at a time

2) Type Cleanmgr in the search box and hit ENTER

3) Select the partition where OS is installed

4) Click on OK button

4) Opt to Clean up System Files

Added Info: If the Movie Maker files are affected after the error Movie Maker has stopped working Windows 10 then take the assistance of Remo Repair and fix corrupted Movie Maker file easily.

In most of the cases, Movie Maker has stopped working Windows 10 error got resolved after above troubleshooting. However, the problem still persists then get your computer checked by a system expert.

4K video shot using GoPro Hero 4 or GoPro Hero 5 showing choppy playback issues while playing on VLC. Though VLC is one of the best media players for playing all types of video clips, sometimes you may face choppy issues, while playing 4K video recorded using GoPro Hero 4. You may encounter this issue even when you play 4K video directly from your camera memory card. Hence, first copy your video to computer, then open it using VLC Media Player. If problem still persists, then try the methods mentioned below-

Workaround #1: Enable GPU Accelerate Decoding in VLC

You can’t play 4K video on the VLC media player as it needs massive processing power. So, you need to enable GPU to accelerate decoding feature in VLC. It works on theory where processing power of graphics card lightens the load on the processor of the system.

Steps to enable GPU accelerated decoding-

Go to VLC media player and click on Tools

Then, select Preferences or else press Ctrl + P at a time to open settings

1. If you are using simple settings interface

• From the left sidebar of the Settings window, select the option Input and codecs
• Under Codecs from the right hand of the screen, select Use GPU Accelerated decoding

2. If you are using all interface

• Navigate to Input and codecs -> Video Codecs-> FFmpeg-> Hardware decoding instead of GPU accelerated decoding
• After enabling GPU accelerated decoding, click on Save button

Now, play your 4K video and check whether it still has choppy or lagging issue. If not, keep the settings as it is. If the problem still exists, then undo the settings. Try the next method.

Workaround #2: Reduce Resolution of 4K video to 1080P

If you want to play 4K video in VLC rather than using any other media player, then you need to compress your 4K to 1080p. Compressing 4K to 1080P resolves choppy or logging issues which arise while using VLC. Thinking why? Well! 4K videos have higher resolution than 1080p video (Superior up to 4X times pixels compared to 1080p videos), with new codec named H.265, which is not supported by VLC. Therefore, you need to compress your 4K video to 1080p.

There are many software’s available in the market for compressing 4K to 1080p. Choose the best one to compress your 4K video.

Workaround #3: Use Video Repair software

If your 4K video shows choppy playback issue even after compressing it to 1080p, then try to fix choppy video using Remo Repair software. It repairs converted video that is showing choppy playback issues on Windows and Mac in few simple clicks.

 

Are you experiencing any trouble with massive MOV files? Then here is the solution:

“Hi, I recorded a bunch of videos (.mov files) using my Topcon Uni camera and I moved them to my laptop. Those videos are absolutely massive as their quality is incredibly high. But, it looks like the quality is too high, and, now I am unable to use these files. I can play the files only via HQ of VLC, but the playback is poor. Any other player just gives me either sound or a black/white blank screen. I can’t even open and edit those video clips in any movie editor. I also tried to convert the files, but I can’t.

As a last option, I tried playing the videos in VLC player and re-recording the video and audio using a screen recorder, but no success. The video played mottled, twisted, rotated and in black-white mode, also the audio didn’t match up. I think the file uses so much of the laptop’s energy that it couldn’t handle it.

These videos are extremely important for me, and can’t go back and record again. I have to find a way to play these clips and edit them. I am seriously out of ideas and looking for a help.”

Solution: As you said, the playback issue might be raised because of the huge size of your MOV file. As a basic fix, copy the file to another location and try changing its format using free utilities (like Handbrake, Freemake, MediaCoder etc.) available online.

If converting also doesn’t help you in playing your .mov files, then give a try for Remo Repair MOV tool, fix the MOV file which is not playing and save it. Later, play or edit the repaired video.