Playing and editing AVI files from Archos AV500 on Mac in Final Cut Pro

Gear

ZephyrCan I fly my Alexa or RED on a Zephyr?389

Master SeriesIs a used Master Series rig worth buying as a first big rig?191

BFDHow do I power my BFD receiver from my camera or sled?186

VoltCan I retrofit a Volt onto my existing sled or gimbal?168

ArtemisHow do I power my camera and accessories from an Artemis sled?166

MDRWhere can I mount my Preston MDR on my rig?143

ModulusIs there a Modulus option for HD wireless video?141

G-70Will my G-70 fit my vest, gimbal or sled?126

FI+ZCan I control iris and zoom wirelessly, not just focus?60

HU3Where can I get my HU3 repaired, refurbished or repainted?60

CineLiveHow do I pack and case my CineLive rig for transport?54

G-70XHow does the G-70X compare to Pro Titan, Xarm and other arms?46

Trinity 2Is Trinity 2 SUP 3.0 firmware safe to install or buggy?46

Ultra VestWhich vest should I choose for my body size, comfort and operator type?39

2007Video Assist and Video Accessories forum

19 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.

AVI files captured with Archos AV500 initially fail to play in QuickTime on Mac, showing only a blank white image or causing QuickTime to crash with an error
Installing the Perian QuickTime plugin resolves playback issues and enables editing of Archos AVI files in Final Cut Pro
VLC player can play Archos AVI files without issues, but files played through VLC cannot be edited in Final Cut Pro since it requires QuickTime-compatible formats

This discussion is from 2007 and addresses older Archos hardware and Mac OS versions
The DiVX player and standard QuickTime installation alone do not resolve the compatibility issue
VLC playback does not provide a workflow solution for Final Cut Pro editing