Can't open *.avi

fuzzzzy wrote on 9/4/2002, 12:48 PM

Hi,

I have an avi clip which plays perfectly in windows media player but when I drag it into the timeline it only shows the sound track.
It was captured from a digital camera which can record a 2 minute video clip.

Files from my video camera play 100%
Why does win mediaplayer work ond not VV ?
fuzzzzy

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Tyler.Durden wrote on 9/4/2002, 1:23 PM

Hi fuzzy,

What does Vegas indicate when you right click on the file in Vegas explorer, and select properties?

Wondering, MPH

SonyEPM wrote on 9/4/2002, 3:06 PM

download and install the Morgan MJPEG codec and you should be set.

fuzzzzy wrote on 9/4/2002, 3:26 PM

Hi,
Thanks.

I've been to the Morgan MJPEG web site.

Do I really have to buy this codec ? or is there a freeware version, and how come it plays in windows media and not VV ?
fuzzzzy

fuzzzzy wrote on 9/4/2002, 3:38 PM

just says ****.avi

and in summary it says 320 x 240 pixels 15 frames /sec, data rate 122kps

SonyEPM wrote on 9/4/2002, 3:48 PM

I believe you need an MJPEG codec to read these files, so you'll need to surf around to find something free.

Maybe this one: http://www.leadtools.com/survey/codecsurvey.asp

(I have not tried it)

BillyBoy wrote on 9/4/2002, 3:52 PM

I've found that VirtualDub will open some files Vegas Video can't. Just resave at the default AVI setting in VD. Everyone I've tried then opens fine in VV. Your mileage may vary.

fuzzzzy wrote on 9/4/2002, 4:33 PM

Yes it works if I install the MJPEG CODEC

BUt all these files are only free for 30 days!

Why is it not posssible to have this included in VV?

Now I need to fork out additional cash to see *.avi files that win mediaplayer can play but in VV can't ?

salad wrote on 9/4/2002, 4:57 PM

I wouldn't buy that Morgan codec if I were you.
Use VDub. It's free, it can capture, convert, etc.......

fuzzzzy wrote on 9/4/2002, 5:08 PM

Hi does VDUP have an MJPEG codec?
if so where can I d/l it ?

thanks fuzzzzy

SonyDennis wrote on 9/4/2002, 9:03 PM

Sometimes the software that comes with the camera installs the appropriate codec. I am wondering why Windows Media Player can play it but Vegas can't. What codec does WMP say it's using?
///d@

spidey2002 wrote on 9/4/2002, 9:05 PM

Yes. Vdub has MJPEG and also huffyuv. I have a full version but don't use it. I'm new to this vv3 too. I cap video in vdub using huffyuv but it won't work in vv. So I cap uncompressed and it works. Just wondering if it's possible to include it in vv and how. This codec is already installed in my system but doesn't show in vv as one of the choices.

fuzzzzy wrote on 9/5/2002, 1:08 PM

says avi 340x240 15 fps/122kps
Strangely VV only loads the audio ?

fuzzzzy

newbiez wrote on 9/5/2002, 3:24 PM

fuzzzy,

I had same problem too. VV3 does not have MJPEG codec. Use this mainconcept mjpeg. I think it's free.

http://freepctech.com/pc/002/files011.shtml

Download mcjpeg30.zip and follow instruction in text file to install.

fuzzzzy wrote on 9/5/2002, 4:43 PM

Thanks ....tried it and it works ok...also not free though i.e.

The decoder contained in the archive is free for non-commercial use,
the encoder is provided for evaluation. The encoder works without
restrictions for the first 45 minutes after starting your computer, after
that it adds a MainConcept logo to the captured video (which results
in 2-3% fps loss). You can register the encoder for $25 (40 DM) at our
WebSite at http://www.mainconcept.com.
fuzzzzy