Newby needs some help

CPO wrote on 8/7/2004, 7:39 PM

I have a Sony dsr-dvd200 that records directly to mini-dvd. Movies are easily captured via software that came with camera [Pixela ImageMixer] but this is not a decent editing tool. I just purchased Screenblast MovieStudio 3 becasue it is supposed to handled MPEG-2 files [I think this is waht comes from the mini-dvd]. When I attempt to import files from Pixela, I get stuttering video and no audio [a PC upgrade is in the works]. Any thoughts?

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IanG wrote on 8/8/2004, 12:32 AM

I couldn't find anything about the dsr-dvd200, but I expect it's the same problem as with the other Sony mini-dvd recorders - the audio's recorded in AC-3. Unfortunately MS, along with most entry level NLEs, can't handle that format. Have a search through this forum for other posts on dealing with AC-3, but there's no magic wand I'm afraid!

Ian G.

jhbee31 wrote on 8/8/2004, 7:56 AM

What non-entry level NLEs can handle AC-3? I bought a Sony mini-dvd recorder, too, and don't want to go through the hassle of converting the audio before editing.

JayBee

IanG wrote on 8/9/2004, 2:52 PM

>What non-entry level NLEs can handle AC-3?

I believe Ulead's MediaStudio Pro can handle MPEG2 and AC-3, but you could try Womble, which is a lot cheaper. It can only do very simple editing, but there's no point in doing anything more as the quality will degrade.

Ian G.