Frequently Asked Questions

What video formats are DIAS compatible with?

DIAS 3.4.2 supports Quicktime formated movies

How can I aquire videos with my Macintosh computer for use with DIAS?

Quicktime Pro (www.apple.com/quicktime) supports recording from any firewire device, as well as Apple iMovie.

When I drag my quicktime movie into DIAS, it seems to hang, what's wrong?

DIAS 3.4.2 supports Quicktime formated movies, if you are having issues with your Quicktime movies, export them on a Macintosh computer using Quicktime Pro,

What video codecs are DIAS compatible with?

DIAS 3.4.2 can use any codec that is viewable with Apple Quicktime.

What can I do if DIAS stops responding?

Apple Computer Inc, has provided a way of quiting a program that is giving you the 'spinning beachball'. Simply hit Command+Option+Esc, and a menu will come up will all your programs that are running, select DIAS, and click 'force quit'. If you find yourself doing this when opening a movie for the first time, try re-exporting your movie on a Macintosh, with Quicktime Pro.