Convert a Youtube clip, so you can edit video.
And not just Youtube, you can go to Myspace Video, Crackle, Veoh, Revver or a host of any FLV video sharing websites. This particular post is for Mac users. There are four installations needed.
Installation and Directions:
1. Download the latest version of Firefox.
2. Install Sothink Media Video Downloader for Firefox. (it is the 4th download down titled “Mac/Linux download”)
3. Go to Youtube, select video. on far upper right side off Firefox browser just click “Video” and locate the downloaded file on your computer.
4. Download and unzip both of these files Perian.prefPane.zip and MPEG Streamclip.zip.
5. Once it downloads and unzips double click the “Perian.prefPane” file. This is the application that will allow you to view FLV in Quicktime.
6. Once it downloads and unzips double click “MPEG Streamclip” file. This is the application that you will use to convert it to a MOV. (see recommended settings below)
7. Put converted MOV file in iMovie or Final Cut Pro.
Recommended settings for MPEG Streamclip.
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September 17, 2008 11:00 pm 
