I have an AVI that Vegas 5 does not recognize

piousdog wrote on 10/22/2004, 5:24 PM

I have an AVI file that Vegas 5 does not recognize (other than the audio).

Here is the file: http://www.blueberryjoe.com/images/Random/elguapo.avi

This is an AVI generated by a Canon S45 camera.

Sorry if this issue has already been noted and/or resolved.

Comments

Spot|DSE wrote on 10/22/2004, 5:30 PM

Why can't Vegas see the video from a file captured by a still camera? Audio plays, just not video.
Most digital still cams use an MJPEG codec to compress the media. You'll need to install an MJPEG codec. Visit:
http://www.matrox.com/video/support/ds/software/codec/home.cfm (freebie)
http://www.morgan-multimedia.com/
http://www.mainconcept.com
http://www.pegasusimaging.com/picvideomjpeg.htm
http://www.softpile.com/Multimedia/Video/Review_10792_index.html
to find an MJPEG codec/decoder.

Find this answer and many, many more on the VASST VEGAS FAQ

MJhig wrote on 10/22/2004, 6:55 PM

What's confusing to me is that WMP and VirtualDub recognize the .Mjpeg files from my Canon, therefore the codec must be on my machine but for some reason (the confusing part) Vegas fails to see this codec.

MJ

erratic wrote on 10/23/2004, 7:03 AM

WMP looks for a DirectShow decompressor first, so you must have a DirectShow MJPEG decompressor installed. I think Windows installs one.
VirtualDub has a built-in MJPEG decompressor, but it will use an external VfW (Video for Windows) MJPEG codec if you install one.
Vegas requires a VfW MJPEG codec. DirectShow decompressors won't work.
GSpot can tell you which codecs are installed or missing on your system.

rs170a wrote on 10/23/2004, 7:54 AM

I have the same problem as MJhig with video clips from my Canon Powershot S50. I have the Matrox Mjpeg codec installed on my computer and can select it as an output format. Vegas still refuses to see the video portion of the Canon avi when I try to import it though. GSpot says I have what I need to play (it works fine in VDub, WMP and TMPEGnc) but still no go. Is there something in Preferences that I need to enable/disable? Thanks.

Mike

erratic wrote on 10/23/2004, 8:34 AM

I use the PICVideo MJPEG codec but I don't have a Canon Powershot S50 so I have no idea why Vegas doesn't use the Matrox codec in your case. Maybe you should try another MJPEG codec. Most of them are free for decompression but add a watermark if you use them for compression. If all else fails you can use VirtualDub to save your video files as uncompressed avi, or use HuffYUV lossless compression. I'm sure Vegas will open them then.

rs170a wrote on 10/23/2004, 2:15 PM

Thanks erratic. My workaround, as you suggested, has been to use VirtualDub and the HuffYUV codec. It's another hoop that I wish I didn't have to jump through to get the video into Vegas though. Fortunately, it's not that often so I'll just grin & bear it :-)

Mike

Kwak wrote on 12/16/2004, 1:05 PM

I'm in the same situation as rs170a,
Vegas5b does not recognize the clip. If anyone knows an alternative to installing Matrox codec, please let us know. :)

Kwak wrote on 12/16/2004, 1:06 PM

Edit This Message does not work for me so to add to the previous post, alternative to matrox codec and virtualdub.

pjrey wrote on 12/16/2004, 6:35 PM

http://www.morgan-multimedia.com/

download THIS!

should fixer up for ya