http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Forums » Tag: avi - Recent Posts en Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:00:43 +0000 http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/if-i-convert-avchd-to-avi-files-can-i-core2duo#post-51835 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:36:48 +0000 XTR-91 51835@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>The quality of performance on your computer doesn't (or shouldn't) affect the resulting quality after a conversion. In PowerDirector, there is a Speed-Quality slider bar for the user to decide. If this converting mechanism exists, my advice is to keep it at the highest quality, despite the performance. The only factor that should vary, based on the PC's performance, is the rendering time it takes.</p> <p> </p> <p>You should also realize that converting AVCHD to AVI, you will have the limitations (types of information loss) of both formats. AVI compresses in a different way than does AVCHD. AVI results in the lesser amount of information loss, but the type of loss is different. The results may not be noticeable, so your best bet might be converting to AVI as you mentioned above.</p> <p> </p> <p>If Adobe Premiere edits AVCHD smoothly enough, I would work with the AVCHD content as it is.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/if-i-convert-avchd-to-avi-files-can-i-core2duo#post-51826 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:19:57 +0000 birdcat 51826@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>There are converters that will convert AVCHD (MTS) to all sorts of files - As long as the codec he converts to is of low compression (like most versions of AVI) he shouldn't have a problem editing with the Core 2 Duo.</p> <p>FWIW - I convert from MTS (AVCHD) to M2T (lightly compressed MPEG-2) and have no problems on a 2.53 GHz Pentium 4 with 2 GB RAM.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/if-i-convert-avchd-to-avi-files-can-i-core2duo#post-51799 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:29:39 +0000 NormanWillis 51799@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I have a friend with a Core2Duo 2.26.  He wants to get an AVCHD camera (Canon HF200).  I think he uses Premiere.</p> <p>If he converts the AVCHD files to .avi, can he edit this in Premiere with a Core2Duo at 2.26GHz?  Or does he still need a CoreDuo Quad, in order to avoid stuttering during playback?</p> <p>Thanks.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/convert-avchd-to-dv-avi-for-editing#post-51117 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:07:53 +0000 BrianSiano 51117@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I'm probably taking the plunge into an HD camcorder in the near future. However, I'm still using Premiere Pro 2.0 for editing, and upgrading _that_ and my computer system will cost a bit. So I'm wondering about converting AVCHD to DV-AVI so I can edit it (or try to edit it) with my current rig, until I spring for a new one. What are the tradeoffs-- I mean, other than massive files on my hard drive? Is there a loss of color depth? Is DV-AVI limited to certain resolutions, framerates, color scales, etc.?</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/avi-render-sound-only#post-45884 Thu, 16 Apr 2009 15:40:46 +0000 ravmitterhoff 45884@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I rendered to produce a HD avi and got sound only. Whats the story with this?</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/problems-with-mp3-audio-stream-in-avi-with-premier-2#post-45234 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 16:39:14 +0000 chuckengels 45234@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Convert the files with a free program called Super.  You need to convert them to DV-AVI and you will be fine.  There is lots of information about using XVid files in Premiere over at the Premiere User to User forums and at Muvipix.com</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/problems-with-mp3-audio-stream-in-avi-with-premier-2#post-45224 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 03:46:11 +0000 Bloodworth 45224@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> So I got an old copy of CS2 from a friend who has CS4 now, and I'm having a problem importing clips. I've seen plenty of topics on the web about issues with mpeg files or ac3 audio, but none about this problem:</p> <p> If the video I import is .wmv (i.e. wma audio), I have no problems. However, I want to use some .avi files I have. The avi files use xvid/mp3 for the video and audio. When I import them into premier, they import as 'video' (video stream only) instead of 'movie' (video AND audio stream). Like I said, wmv files have no problem (import as 'movie'). When I check the properties for the avi files inside premier, it shows that they have a video track and an audio track, but premier seems to ignore it. Importing an mp3 file works fine, too, so it's not the codec or anything (I have <a title="CCCP" href="http://www.cccp-project.net/">CCCP</a> installed). Now obviously I could convert the files to wmv and I'd have no problems, but I don't see a reason to do so since I personally prefer xvid-avi and I don't really want to have two copies of the same file (I have the avi files archived for my use).</p> <p>Does premier 2 not support mp3 audio streams in video clips, or is this a bug, or am I doing something wrong or...?</p> <p>System: Windows 7 64-bit beta1, 2GB RAM, core2 duo E4500 (2.2GHz), geforce 8800GTS 320MB, ONLY Premier Pro 2.0 and After Effects were installed from CS2.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/video-format-question-vob-avi-etc#post-44163 Tue, 24 Feb 2009 12:51:43 +0000 Johnboy 44163@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I keep my tapes and archive the dvd files.  I figure if I need to recapture the tapes in the future, then that's what I'll do.  Now, as a side note, if you really wanted to backup the avi files, 1TB drives are getting really cheap now.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/video-format-question-vob-avi-etc#post-44162 Tue, 24 Feb 2009 12:11:50 +0000 birdcat 44162@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Captured SD AVI files run about 13GB per hour.  VOB files are MPEG-2 and run about 2 GB per hour.</p> <p>For SD projects, I would suggest you capture from tape to AVI and work with that, once editing and final render is complete, just store the file MPEG-2 you will be burning to disk for archival purposes and keep the tape if you ever need to edit the source again.</p> <p>I do not re-use tape but do just that (store it for future possible use) - AVI's are just too big to archive (HD files are even larger) until BluRay gets cheaper and larger.</p> <p>I would also suggest you get some decent editing software, like Sony Vegas or Adobe Premier (they both have entry level versions for under $100) to do your editing/DVD authoring with.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/video-format-question-vob-avi-etc#post-44160 Tue, 24 Feb 2009 05:14:16 +0000 DesertVideo 44160@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I use a MiniDV tapes in a Panasonic PV-GS320 in 60 minute mode. I bought the camera to catch vacation and family memories, knowing that my old computer at home would not be able to edit them or make disks. Now a year later, I have a Dell Studio Hybrid 140g with Vista Home Premium and the included Windows Movie Maker.</p> <p>I have read many posts on the subject of the "best format" to select for storage, editing, etc. One member recommended keeping all video on the MiniDV tapes. One suggests .avi is the best. Another counters that by saying it depends on the bit rate and compression ratio. Yet another member takes the time to describe the differences between intra-frame compression and inter-frame compression. It has all been good reading and I am plenty willing to do more reading. But I would like a little direction.</p> <p>My software imports the video from the camcorder as .avi. Then when burning the DVD, I noticed the disk is full of .vob files. I copied them back to the desktop and noticed they are not as useful as the tape or the .avi for editing. Yet .avi files are huge, approximately 1GB per 5 minutes of run time. That would require a whole different storage solution than my C: drive.</p> <p>I look forward to the posts that this may receive. Especially any post that link to other good reading. While waiting, I will read from <a href="http://www.video101course.com/">http://www.video101course.com</a> and <a href="http://www.filmhelp.com/">http://www.filmhelp.com</a>, both recommended reading in other posts.</p> <p>Thanks.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/can-i-export-as-dv-within-ppro-cs3#post-43279 Thu, 22 Jan 2009 17:54:27 +0000 chuckengels 43279@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I am not sure that broadcast .DV format and DV-AVI are the same thing.</p> <p>.DV in some cases refers to a variation of the Apple .MOV format, really need to get some specs from the client.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/can-i-export-as-dv-within-ppro-cs3#post-43224 Mon, 19 Jan 2009 15:03:14 +0000 BruceMol 43224@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Instead of going to Export&gt;Media Encoder, go to Export&gt;Movie, select DV AVI and check the properties from there.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/can-i-export-as-dv-within-ppro-cs3#post-43210 Sun, 18 Jan 2009 20:03:28 +0000 WarLightUK 43210@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi,</p> <p>I am working with a client who broadcasts footage in .dv format... Apparently this is what their playout system works with.</p> <p>At the moment, due to file transfer time deadlines and size limits, I am sending my files as mpeg... avi takes ages to send thru FTP.</p> <p>The files are 15-20 minute long and for actual TV broadcast...</p> <p>However, they then need to convert it into their .dv format to be able to play it out...</p> <p>Now:</p> <p>1- I know I'm losing quality when I export as mpeg, but is there any further loss when they convert into .dv?</p> <p>2- Does Premiere Pro CS3 support .dv? Is there any way that I can export the project as a .dv file within Premiere Pro to avoid any further quality loss?</p> <p>3- Also, any other suggestions to export the footage with a better qualkity is more than welcome.</p> <p>Here are the export settings I use for Adobe Media Encoder:</p> <p>FORMAT: MPEG2<br /> TV STANDARD: PAL<br /> FRAME SIZE: 720x576<br /> FRAME RATE: 25<br /> FIELD ORDER: NON PROGRESSIVE<br /> PIXEL ASPECT RATIO: 16:9 (1.422)<br /> PROFILE: MAIN<br /> LEVEL: MAIN<br /> BITRATE ENCODING: CBR 8Mbps<br /> GOP SETTINGS: M FRAMES 3 - N FRAMES 12</p> <p>Thanks for all the thoughts...</p> <p>Regards</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/jerky-ride-on-importing-avi-into-70#post-42820 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:17:21 +0000 chuckengels 42820@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> There is a free tutorial on converting files using WMM here</p> <p><a href="http://muvipix.com/products.php?subcat_id=42" rel="nofollow">http://muvipix.com/products.php?subcat_id=42</a></p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/jerky-ride-on-importing-avi-into-70#post-42819 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:16:20 +0000 chuckengels 42819@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> That is probably a type 1 avi, Premiere Elements will only work with type 2 avi files.</p> <p>Convert the file to DV-AVI using Windows Movie Maker and Premiere Elements will work with that file just fine.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/jerky-ride-on-importing-avi-into-70#post-42730 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 20:09:34 +0000 llritter 42730@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>First time opportunity to use newly purchased Premiere Elements 7.0;had been using online services and/or MS Movie Maker neither of which I had issues with imported .avi files being excessively jerky on playback within the application. </p> <p>Properties on the .avi files are as follows:</p> <p>Image: 320x240; Bit Rate: 64kbps; Audio Format: MPEG Layer-3; Frame Rate: 30FPS; Data Rate: 5080kbps</p> <p>I've tried what adjustments I could find in the application, but to no avail.  Since this was a relatively easy thing in the other applications I used am I just missing setting a particular configuration or other parameter?</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/best-video-format#post-40662 Sat, 11 Oct 2008 16:50:58 +0000 louie 40662@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> So Panasonic intra-frame AVCHD.  Do you know any other hd intra-frame formats ?</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/best-video-format#post-40541 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 23:20:51 +0000 BarefootMedia 40541@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>The reason AVI is is so popular is that whenit is compressed, it is done by intra-frame compression.  The compression is limited to individual frames.  MPG2 (in fact all MPG formats) compress across several frames, called a GOP.  Compression across several frames can cause problems during editing because many of the frames are compressed by looking back at previous frames.  So any individual frame is not likely to contain all the data to make the frame.  This is the complaint many folks have about the AVCHD formats.  Panasonic has developed an AVCHD format that uses only intra-frame (versus the usual inter-frame) compression.  However, the bit rate &amp; file size require special high speed and high capacity flash media.</p> <p>As mentioned earlier, MOV files are a bit different as the format can adjust to a variety of bit rates with quality ranging from as good as AVI to less than MPG4 files.   The easiest way to compare formats is to compare their bit rates.  The higher the bit rate, the better the video's quality.  However, you may not always want or need the highest bit rates possible.  For example, the MPG2 files that make up a DVD video are significantly compressed when compared to AVI's (and high quality MOV's) but it would be hard for you (or even me) to actually see the difference.  So while I always archive the highest quality video from the production, I will distribute in a format appropiate to the audience.  So I keep the best quality video available for future projects or re-edits for higher quality playback devices.</p> <p>I don't know if I've added anything helpful to the thread, but thanks for reading.  And good luck with your productions.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/best-video-format#post-40537 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 21:58:17 +0000 desmondclark 40537@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> This is good to know. I'm a newb and just trying to navigate my way through the seas of formats, compressions, and craziness.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/best-video-format#post-40428 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 03:12:10 +0000 brandon0409 40428@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I edit on a MAC.  ALL formats encoded in FCP are encoded in MOV format.  They are all compressed at different ratios.  Basically the MOV is just a container, just like AVI.</p> <p>AVI seems to be the most popular format for containers.</p> <p>MPEG and WMV are very very difficult to edit cleanly because of the amount of compression even on the best setting.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/best-video-format#post-40398 Sun, 28 Sep 2008 22:25:29 +0000 jerronsmith 40398@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>@Craderscott</p> <p>Actually this is a common misconception, it isn't the format that that determines whether you have compression or not. The amount or lack of compression is a matter of which codec is used at the time of the files creation. There are compressed AVI and MOV files and there are uncompressed AVI and MOV files.</p> <p>@<strong>shippocai</strong></p> <p>The best for what? What do you want to use the video for? How is it being deployed? Web? Blu-ray? Something else?</p> <p>In general each file format, and codec have there specific strengths and weaknesses.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/best-video-format#post-40397 Sun, 28 Sep 2008 21:18:44 +0000 craderscott 40397@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> MPEG, MPEG2, MPEG4, WMA are all compressed. I believe MOV is compressed too, AVI is uncompressed and the best format to save in if there will be editing done later or if new copies will be made</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/best-video-format#post-40395 Sun, 28 Sep 2008 19:10:38 +0000 shippocaio 40395@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi,</p> <p>i just wanted to know which format is the best?</p> <p>Avi?  MOV?  MPEG2?  WMA?  Other?</p> <p> </p> <p>Any help would be appreciated.</p> <p>P.S.: Size is no problem!  :)</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/what-to-convert-to#post-37465 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 06:21:29 +0000 Cralis 37465@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>To add to this question, can I somehow burn the rendered high definition video onto a standard DVD, and play it on my Blu Ray player as a Blu Ray (Instead of a lower quality DVD)?</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/what-to-convert-to#post-37457 Sun, 15 Jun 2008 23:35:13 +0000 Cralis 37457@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I am converting .TOD files, to MPG. Is that the best way to go, to try keep the high definition video quality? Or should I go to AVI.. or something else?</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/problems-with-importing-avi-file#post-36697 Thu, 22 May 2008 17:01:09 +0000 Johnboy 36697@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <br /> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/problems-with-importing-avi-file#post-36683 Wed, 21 May 2008 23:46:32 +0000 kingofpink 36683@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Thanks for the reply! The file isn't split into multiple files, actually, only a quarter of the file actually gets sent through. The rest .. is well gone! But it plays properly on my Windows Media viewer and Nero Showtime, so the problem only occurred while I was trying to import the file on Premiere. The largest avi file size is 3.66 gigs. About the hard drive, I'm not sure which one it is. I'll probably go check later.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/problems-with-importing-avi-file#post-36677 Wed, 21 May 2008 21:10:14 +0000 Johnboy 36677@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>is the file being split into multiple files?  is you hard drive formatted as FAT32 or NTFS.  FAT32 drives cap file size at 4 gig and NTFS is unlimited.</p> <p>John</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/problems-with-importing-avi-file#post-36656 Wed, 21 May 2008 02:26:33 +0000 kingofpink 36656@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I've been importing my AVI files to Premiere but only a part of the entire AVI file actually gets sent through. The rest of the file gets cut and does not show up on Premiere. I've been trying to solve this problem for the past few days, but so far I have no idea how to do so. </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/audio-appears-only#post-36040 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 02:35:12 +0000 film814 36040@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>If you are moving media in from the trimmer make sure <em>Select Video and Audio</em> is selected on the right-mouse selection menu.  (Right click in the trimmer and select that)</p> <p>Jeremy</p>