Playback problems on a Mac...

[Dyane]

Some of my AVI files have been showing up without video, but with perfect sound! When I try opening them with QuickTime it gives me a message that it can't be played because the needed compressor cannot be found. I have both the latest Divx and 3ivx decompressors, and am getting very confused. Is there anything else out there that will help on OSX? I have tried Disk Doctor, but it doesn't help with the picture.

Please help?

[Batman]

If you have access to a PC, download and install virtualdub and check the "file information" to determine what codec was used to encode the video. The codec may not be compatible for the Macintosh platform.

[Dyane]

Do all codecs which are compatible with the Mac platform come with Divx and 3ivx?

[Batman]

Divx and 3ivx are two codecs based on mpeg-4. Other codecs, such as XVID, I believe, do not support the Mac platform.
Obviously, the first step would be determining the exact codec used to encode the file, and then finding a Mac version for it if neccesary.

[UncasMS]

install these ffmpegbased filters:
CLICK!!!

[Dyane]

UncasMS, I think I love you!
My avi files now work!!!

*Dances in celebration*

[UncasMS]

glad to hear that

(the avi part of course )