Video file help needed

[trekkor]

I have some autocross footage that was given to me on a DVD in .VOB format.

I was able to convert the file into .MPG and it plays fine in Window Media Player.

When I try to import the file into Windows Movie Maker or Windows Media Encoder the file 'could not be imported'.

I'm trying to edit out a 1 minute sequence which I will compress with WME and then post on YouTube.

The file is currently 14 minutes long and 800mb's.

My finished 1 minute clip should be 12-18mb's once it is encoded in .WMV format.

I spent about four hours on this last night only to go to bed frustrated.


Help me!



KT

[rcecale]

You may want to try using SUPER and converting your file to .AVI format. AVI's seem to be a little easier to work with, in my experience.

You can download it here.

Randy

[stomachmonkey]

Co/Decs

Many people do not realize that a format, AVI, MPEG, MOV etc can be compressed using different algorithms depending on the target use.

What flavor of mpeg did you end up with, 1, 2, or 4?

[rcecale]

Originally Posted by stomachmonkey

Many people do not realize that a format, AVI, MPEG, MOV etc can be compressed using different algorithms depending on the target use.

That's exactly what SUPER does. It's a free program that comes complete with ALL the required codecs necessary for compressing to different formats. Quite a versatile tool...especially for the price!

Randy

[trekkor]

I ended up using a program called 'Chopper XP'.

I was able to convert directly from a time start and stop point ( 7:20-8:20 ) and created a new .vob file.

I renamed it .mpg and uploaded it directly to YouTube uncompressed ( 55mb )

Windows Movie Maker still won't see it, but Window Media Player will.

Anyway, this is the one and only time I think I will have to deal with this format.
( given to me )

Here's the clip:





KT

[trekkor]

Loading "Super".

Thanks for the link!


KT