QuickTime(.mov) file thumbnail

BittenByTheBug schrieb am 26.01.2010 um 07:25 Uhr

The quicktime (.mov) files in my pc share the same thumbnail - a generic QuickTime movie icon. It is difficult to select files to import into Project Media tab. How to solve this problem?

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BittenByTheBug schrieb am 26.01.2010 um 21:08 Uhr

Maybe I should rephrase the question:

How to change a standard Quicktime (.mov) file icon into a thumbnail that displays an image (first frame?) of the video?

I realize this is not specifically related to Vegas, but I thought maybe there is an easy answer. I searched and found some info on how to do that in Windows XP but so far none for Windows 7 (64 bit) which is what I am using.

Thanks,
BBTB

BittenByTheBug schrieb am 26.01.2010 um 22:36 Uhr

Upon more googling, it seems showing Quicktime (.mov) file thumbnails in Windows is a common challenge. Based on some hints, I downloaded and installed a free app called IrFanView and its plug-ins. The following is a workaround with the help of IrFanView,

In Vegas, click Import Media, open the folder where the .mov files are, the window will show the files represented by the standard Quicktime icon with file names under it.

Launch IrFanView in a secondary monitor, select File ->Thumbnails, then select the folder that contains the .mov files. Thumbnails of the files will be generated within IrFanView.

Now one can look at the thumbnails in IrFanView, note the file names, and in Vegas select the files that are needed to import into Project Media bin.