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| cs_cabrio |
| Posted: Apr 10 2008, 07:56 AM |
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Newbie
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Member No.: 23396
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Hello,
I am a complete newbie to this software and this forum. Hopefully you can help me with my question.
I would like to edit some videos that I captured with my digital camera. The files are in .avi format.
I installed VirtualDub on my computer (Windows XP SP 2, Intel DualCore, 2 GB Ram). When I try to open a .avi file I get the error message
"Couldn't locate decompressor for format 'XXXX" (unknown). VirtualDub requires a Video for Windows (VFW) compatible codec to decompress video. DirectShow codecs, such as those used by Windows Media Player are not suitable."
I tried to follow the instructions documented in the FAQs. I downloaded Codec Packs as offered on the websites. But still I cannot open the .avi files.
What do I do wrong? How can I open .avi files with VirtualDub?
I would appreciate some help very much.
Thank you very much for your efforts in advance.
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| Placio74 |
| Posted: Apr 10 2008, 12:07 PM |
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VideoAudio
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Check source files used MediaInfo and/or GSpot (what is video codec).
Then search this specific codec - eventually maybe ffdshow VfW supported this codec.
Most Codec Packs just contain DirectShow filters (and sometime few popular codecs).
Just check source files. It's DV video, MJPEG or some other?
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| cs_cabrio |
| Posted: Apr 10 2008, 04:12 PM |
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Newbie
Group: Members
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Member No.: 23396
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Thank you very much for your quick reply to my post.
Your description helped. I solved my problem because I needed a MPEG4 codec.
Thank you very much again! |
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