How to import avi files?

mborrelli wrote on 6/2/2009, 2:35 AM

I've Movie Studio v9.0b Platinum.
When trying to add an AVI file on video track, I only get the audio track. Same problem when trying to preview the file, only the audio is palyed.

My Vegas Studio v9.0b works on a Win-XP Machine without external codecs.

Could you please give me any suggestion about?

Thanks in advance.

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musicvid10 wrote on 6/2/2009, 8:53 AM

You did not say where the AVI file originated or what video codec was used. One possibility is that it was encoded using an MJPEG codec, in which case a search of these forums will lead you to a solution.

mborrelli wrote on 6/3/2009, 8:21 PM

Hi,
thank you for your time.

I'm using a dvd-ripped video. In order to know the video-codec used by the video, I've used the MediaInfo tool suggested in this forum. Do you think it's the right tool?

Anyway, after installed it, the infos reported for the above video are :

Format : MPEG-4 Visual
Format settings, BVOP : Si
Format settings, QPel : No
Format settings, GMC : No warppoints
Format settings, Matrix : Default (H.263)
Muxing mode : Packet Bitstream
Codec ID : DX50
Codec ID/Hint : DivX 5
Duration : 23min
Bit rate : 907 Kbps
Width : 640 pixel
Height : 480 pixel
Display aspect ratio : 4/3
Frame rate : 25,000 fps
Resolution : 24 bits
Colorimetry : 4:2:0
Scan type : Progressivo
Bits/(Pixel*Frame) : 0.118
Stream size : 151 Mb (90%)
Writing library : DivX 5.1.1 (Maupiti) (UTC 2003-11-19)

So, I think that the AVI file encapsulate a MPEG-4 video coded by the divx-5 codec. Is this right?
By the way, the tool suggested me a link to the web-site of codec (http://mediaarea.net/en/DX50).
After installing Xvid 1.1.3 (0.6 MB) and after that Vegas has rebooted, the video was correctly imported. Both audio and video seems to be fine.

Do you think that I found a rcorrect solution or would you suggest me anyone better?
Sorry, but I'm new in Vegas. I buyed it online in december'08 but start using it only now (my childrens leave me only minutes free at day)...

Thanks in advance.
Regards

musicvid10 wrote on 6/3/2009, 9:17 PM

No experience with Divx or Xvid here and no desire.
You're on your own, but if it works for you, use it!

ritsmer wrote on 6/4/2009, 2:12 AM

mborelli wrote: Do you think that I found a rcorrect solution or would you suggest me anyone better?

Think you have found one of the best soloutions. Good that it works too in your setup.

Chienworks wrote on 6/4/2009, 3:41 AM

I'm a bit concerned about some of the details of the format you're using.

907 Kbsp is very low for DVD Video.
640x480 isn't a standard DVD video size.

Whatever process you're using to rip the video from the DVD is resampling and compressing it. You're probably losing a lot of quality because of this.

Vegas has a built in function that rips the video from the DVD without resampling or compressing it. It retains the maximum quality possible because it doesn't alter the video at all. Go to "File / Import / DVD camcorder disc" and try this method. I think you'll get much better results.

mborrelli wrote on 6/10/2009, 2:38 PM

You're right,
i will do it for my next DVD ripping.

The actual, ripped file cannot be ripped more because it's an old video ripped by a friend without experience about. He hasn't more the original tape.

Thanks to all.

MSK wrote on 6/11/2009, 2:04 PM

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