Can't import large mpg2 files to Vegas

dgs711 wrote on 2/21/2009, 2:46 PM

Why is itthat I can't seem to import larger mpg2 files to Vegas Pro 8.0? I have no problem with the little 2 minute files, but when I record a file that is 1gb I get an error message telling it can't be opened and to check to see if I have permission to access the file. This same file will play in Windows media player. I'm running Vista Ulitmate , Duo core Quad 9600, 4gb ram. I caputured the video with Avermedia combo pci-e and their software thru the composite video input. I'm trying to transfer VHS to DVD. I was really shocked to see a 2 hour vhs tape convert to an 8gb mpg2 file!

ANy help would be appreciated.

Doug

Comments

xberk wrote on 2/21/2009, 3:17 PM

Can you break the files up into smaller pieces during the capture or some other way. It doesn't make sense to me to work with an 8 gig file on the timeline.

musicvid10 wrote on 2/21/2009, 3:26 PM

"I was really shocked to see a 2 hour vhs tape convert to an 8gb mpg2 file!"

If my quick math is correct, the encoded bitrate is something in excess of 9Mbs. That's an incredible amount of overhead for VHS to DVD.

I don't know how the settings work with your capture software, but aim for an MPEG-2 around 4.5Mbs. That should conservatively fit a T120 SP on a standard DVD without rendering the video a second time.

xberk is right. If your capture software lets you split the file into 1GB chunks, they should be easier to import and work with.

The drive you capture to is formatted NTFS, right? The reason I ask is lots of external USB drives come FAT32 by default, and they won't support large file sizes.

dgs711 wrote on 2/22/2009, 6:34 AM

I'm not able to find setting on the AVerMedia software to make those kind of changes to the bitrate. The files are on the C: drive. I moved them to an NTFS external and internal and I get the same error message. ANybody know where I can find a PCI card that has an analog video input and allows for recording in AVI?

rs170a wrote on 2/22/2009, 7:21 AM

It's an external box instead of a PCI card but the Canopus ADVC-55 will do what you need.

Mike

blink3times wrote on 2/22/2009, 7:21 AM

I have no issues with importing large mpeg files.... hi def or standard. I've imported mpeg's up to 15gig without issue so my guess is that your mpeg is screwed up some how.

If you're looking for a relatively CHEAP and good means of digitizing/importing VHS then your best bet is Hauppauge. They have lots to choose from but I like the USB ones. They all do HARDWARE capture so what you capture can easily be pumped through usb and you don't tie up a slot on your machine. It's also easier to get to the connections.

The software is rather simple and you can capture through Svid or composite and it's hardware encoded over to mpeg2 up to 12Mb/s. They do have some already made standard templates at various bit rates (vbr and cbr) but you can also create your own capture templates at what ever bit rate you wish.

I've never had a problem importing mpeg (long or otherwise) from the hauppauge. In fact... I've had a LOT of these so-called tv/capture devices and I have found Hauppauge to be about the best.

http://www.hauppauge.com/site/products/data_mediamvp.html

owlsroost wrote on 2/23/2009, 6:40 AM

I'd agree with blink3times - you should be able to import huge mpeg files *IF* they are good, compliant files. I bet the capture files have timestamp/timecode errors or other problems (not unusual when capturing from unstable sources like VHS tape).

Try running the files through the 'quick stream fix' tool in VideoRedo - this should fix any errors in the files.

Tony

bhurst wrote on 2/25/2009, 5:36 PM

I just added an 18GB HDV (MPEG-2) file to a project in SV8.0c.

Took a while to create peaks, but It seems to be okay.

B