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[kwok0037]

[Help] SWF Converter

Did my project in Flash and wanted to export into mp4.
Does anyone knows any converter from swf to mp4 for mac? I tried a couple of programs such as iSkySoft, Mac SWF Video Converter, FlashVideo Converter and it all has the watermark issue. Are you using any converters, can introduce?

PS: Tried exporting into .mov and convert into mp4 but the quality degrades tremendously. Thanks in advance.

 

[iamvinci]

Did my project in Flash and wanted to export into mp4.
Does anyone knows any converter from swf to mp4 for mac? I tried a couple of programs such as iSkySoft, Mac SWF Video Converter, FlashVideo Converter and it all has the watermark issue. Are you using any converters, can introduce?

PS: Tried exporting into .mov and convert into mp4 but the quality degrades tremendously. Thanks in advance.

Have you tried handbrake??

 

[kwok0037]

Have you tried handbrake??

I tried handbrake and iSquint for Mac, it does not support it. Sees it as an invalid video source.

 

[szeli]

I tried handbrake and iSquint for Mac, it does not support it. Sees it as an invalid video source.

u probably need to install perian
or can try ffmpeg, mencoder

 

[Laneige]

need some help on this. never bought a tablet etc before

i like to write chinese characters using a pen or those tablet pen? ..... then input into mac as pictures ba.... so my handwriting is recognised.. instead of using computer fonts (chinese). in this case, any brands? can mac accept such input or i need special software? any advise?
Thank you

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4288?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US

oh realised i can use this... but its still no good. characters not nice using finger to draw... n also.... any graphics design or software to accept my input as drawings instead of characters?

 

[kwok0037]

View mac drive in bootcamp?

I just had bootcamp today. Are there chances you can view your mac drive while you're in bootcamp (Windows 7)?

 

[LeonaV]

I just had bootcamp today. Are there chances you can view your mac drive while you're in bootcamp (Windows 7)?

Macbook or iMac? My rMBP can see both drives in windows and my iMac cannot see the mac partition in windows. Both are running 64bit win 7. My guess is, my iMac is the fusion drive version, so the separate SSD is causing windows to not detect my Mac partition.

 

[szeli]

need some help on this. never bought a tablet etc before

i like to write chinese characters using a pen or those tablet pen? ..... then input into mac as pictures ba.... so my handwriting is recognised.. instead of using computer fonts (chinese). in this case, any brands? can mac accept such input or i need special software? any advise?
Thank you

Using Trackpad Handwriting with Simplified or Traditional Chinese

oh realised i can use this... but its still no good. characters not nice using finger to draw... n also.... any graphics design or software to accept my input as drawings instead of characters?

use a wacom tablet?

 

[szeli]

I just had bootcamp today. Are there chances you can view your mac drive while you're in bootcamp (Windows 7)?

windows can't read hfs+ volumes. if u only need to read, can try hfsexplorer

 

[[[ForeverAlone]]]

weird..Im still using leopard OSX ..

in my application folder don't have this iAD producer...

just now happen to see it....

but the file is damage..summary cannot open..

so I go to apple website..download..

but my safari never load...after I sign in my apple id and pwd to download...
(edit)

hmm this is weird..is it apple want me to upgrade my OSX?
first how come iAD producer inside my application folder?
in the first place i don't even download it before.

than I try to download again since the file is damage cannot open ,
after downloaded the app , try to download it can't as my OSX is up to date.
since I still using leopard OSX instead lion.

 

[blurkingz]

hi guys, wanna ask some noob qns(new to macbook).

I heard that for like microsoft word documents or powerpoint slides if transfer from a macbook to a windows notebook there will be some formatting problem?? Not really sure but is there such a problem?

And what kind of games can i play on macbook air? Like battlefield 3 to maybe downloaded games like Maplestory?

Thanks in advance!

 

[PetPet]

hi guys, wanna ask some noob qns(new to macbook).

I heard that for like microsoft word documents or powerpoint slides if transfer from a macbook to a windows notebook there will be some formatting problem?? Not really sure but is there such a problem?

And what kind of games can i play on macbook air? Like battlefield 3 to maybe downloaded games like Maplestory?

Thanks in advance!

There are only limited games on the Mac.
You can check out the Steam Store to have a rough gauge of games you can play on the Mac.

Don't expect full max settings when playing these games are you're on a ultra portable.

Nope there'll be no formatting issues if you are editing them on Office for Mac.
You'll only run into formatting issues if you edit a Microsoft office document on Apple's iWork productivity suite.

 

[kwok0037]

windows can't read hfs+ volumes. if u only need to read, can try hfsexplorer

i downloaded battlefield 3 and it is 14gb. I can't even drag to my hard drive since it's limited to 4GB per file (FAT32). Is installing hfsexplorer the only way? because i used to install some kinda free program for mac to read ntfs drive like this in the past, where it corrupted my entire mac hard drive.

 

[chris888222]

hi guys, wanna ask some noob qns(new to macbook).

I heard that for like microsoft word documents or powerpoint slides if transfer from a macbook to a windows notebook there will be some formatting problem?? Not really sure but is there such a problem?

And what kind of games can i play on macbook air? Like battlefield 3 to maybe downloaded games like Maplestory?

Thanks in advance!

Not sure about games but, for Office stuff.

If you want to just view them, use preview instead of iWork (if you don't have Office for Mac). I tried opening some docx on Pages and they didn't turn out so nice. Formatting and font problems. If its a short doc, no big deal... But I can't imagine long wordy docs. Haven't tried keynote and numbers but I assume that both share common problems.

Having office for Mac is the best way to edit and work with windows formats. I'll only use iWork as an iCloud feature (autosync to iOS) or as backup.

 

[derekliu]

Hi guys,

would like to ask why my SD card when slotted into the built in card reader, it can be detected at macbook pro, but cannot create folder or transfer photos from macbook to sd card.

Whereas for windows pc, can do anything to the memory card.

Is there some restriction in MBP which is preventing the SD card been written?

Thanks!

 

[B772ER]

Hi guys,

would like to ask why my SD card when slotted into the built in card reader, it can be detected at macbook pro, but cannot create folder or transfer photos from macbook to sd card.

Whereas for windows pc, can do anything to the memory card.

Is there some restriction in MBP which is preventing the SD card been written?

Thanks!

is the SD card formatted as NTFS? if yes, it needs to be in FAT32 or exFAT in order for the MBP to write to the SD card. you can format the memory card in disk utility, but be sure to remove all your things on the memory card first before formatting.

 

[chris888222]

Does anyone know where can I get affordable retina MBP 13 protective cases (shells)? Went to nubox and was quite shocked to see one for at least $69...

 

[renfred89]

Does anyone know where can I get affordable retina MBP 13 protective cases (shells)? Went to nubox and was quite shocked to see one for at least $69...

cheap shells will scratch your mbp or even create a dent on the aluminium casing.

i suggest you go for these quality accessories in nubox. the products, especially griffin and speck products are good quality ones and can last for the entire lifetime of your mbp.

 

[blurkingz]

There are only limited games on the Mac.
You can check out the Steam Store to have a rough gauge of games you can play on the Mac.

Don't expect full max settings when playing these games are you're on a ultra portable.

Nope there'll be no formatting issues if you are editing them on Office for Mac.
You'll only run into formatting issues if you edit a Microsoft office document on Apple's iWork productivity suite.

Hey thanks for the reply! Alright, was worried about sending files with groupmates for project work in uni. But i guess there wont be a problem since i am gonna get office for Mac too. Thank you!

 

[chris888222]

cheap shells will scratch your mbp or even create a dent on the aluminium casing.

i suggest you go for these quality accessories in nubox. the products, especially griffin and speck products are good quality ones and can last for the entire lifetime of your mbp.

Haha I'm looking at the SmartShell cases at Apple online...

Quite keen on the black one:
http://store.apple.com/sg/product/HB367ZM/A/speck-13-smartshell-case-for-macbook-pro-with-retina-display

It's really sexy, plus Apple online exclusive... But

It seems that 2 reviews reported MOLD and dents on their set! Anyone using this case (regardless of color)? Does this case really cause such damage?? I really want such a case but I never want my macbook to grow moldy.