Video and audio synchronization

[eharrismd]

Nature of the problem: I've been using Video Studio 7 for years without problem. Now all of the sudden, all of my files burn to DVD with no synchronization between audio and video - it's like watching a karate movie . . . the lips move, but the sound is all wrong. I tried different brands of DVD+Rs and different video files, but it keeps happening. Also, the video itself is very jumpy.

Properties of your source files Several files, each about 3.2 GB

What devices are involved and their mode of connection? None - the video files are already on the computer, running Windows XP.

Project Settings Best quality

Output format DVD

NTSC

Error Codes none

Thanks!

[Ron P.]

Hi Eharrismd, welcome to the forums..

With earlier versions of VS, there were OOS (out of sync) issues, especially with VS8. However to be able to help we need to know more information.

Please read the following:

Read This First Sticky.

We need to know more about your source files, then there were several and the size. Were your source files, AVI, DV-AVI, MPEG, ect...
How did you get them onto your computer, with a firewire, third party analogue capture device? Did you capture from a VHS, or are they from your camcorder?



You stated that the video files were already on the computer, how did they get there? Did the video files come with the computer?
Your source file properties should look like this:



Project settings need to be more like:

Code: Select all

NTSC drop frame (29.97 fps)
Microsoft AVI files
24 Bits, 720 x 480, 4:3, 29.97 fps
Lower Field First
DV Video Encoder -- type 1
DV Audio -- NTSC, 44.100 kHz, 16 Bit, Stereo

To get your Source File Properties, Right click on a video clip, what are they? To get your Project Properties, go to File>Project Properties, what are they?

Also one final item, please go to your profile and complete the System Information as best you can. That also helps us in troubleshooting your problems, and you will not be asked to type it in each time. When we need to know what your system specs are, all we have to do is clidk on the System button located below..

Thank you...

Ron P.

[eharrismd]

Thanks for all of the info. Out of sheer frustration I gave up on VS7 and ordered VS9 from Amazon.com today. Hopefully that will resolve my OOS issues. If not, I'll be back on the forum!

[Ron P.]

Well I know you'll be happier with VS9, however VS10 is due to be released soon, and I know you would be real happy with it...

Ron P.

[eharrismd]

OK - now you've got me really intrigued . . . intrigued enough so that I just cancelled my VS 9 order with Amazon! When is VS 10 due out? Do you think upgrading will solve my OOS issue? Thanks!

[Ron P.]

When will VS 10 be out? I'm not sure, and if I knew exactly when, I couldn't say at this time due to NDA (non-disclosure agreement). I was one of the Beta testers for this version. I know when I was told a general time when the boxed versions would be ready. I base that on the fact the MF5 can be purchased now via ESD, and the boxed is not yet available. So for now just rely on the soon.

If you read my post on VS10 then that should give you an idea on what VS10 has to offer that VS9 does not. I think one of the more appealling features is that it will have 6 overlay video tracks. This opens up the possibilties for consumer level video editing to create some real pro-looking videos. Plus the native support for HDV, and Blue-ray, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround.

No I don't think that you will have to worry about OOS with VS10, with VS9 they got rid of it. The main problems arised when trying to edit MPEG files, which is not intended to be edited. So following the recommended procedures will keep things like OOS from happening...

Ron P.

[sjj1805]

For further information concerning Out of synch Issues which has been heavily debated already please view the post in this thread.
http://phpbb.ulead.com.tw/EN/viewtopic.php?t=11923

I am also looking forward to the release of VS10, sounds great!

Steve J

[eharrismd]

Thanks for all of the replies. It seems the problem is that I'm editing MPEG-2 clips when I should be editing AVI's. That brings up 2 questions:

1) I've been using VS7 for years, editing MPEG's, with no OOS issues. Why all of the sudden the problem?

2) How do I capture my files in AVI format? I'm currently capturing video from my camcorder via ADS Instant DVD USB 2.0 box using their CapWiz program. CapWiz only lets me capture in MPEG format. I tried to capture via VS7, but it will only capture AVI via my webcam, not my camcorder. If I buy VS9, will it allow me to capture AVI via my camcorder? Or better yet, will it allow me to burn the .VSP files that I've already created (the OOS files) to a DVD in-synch?

Thanks!

[Ron P.]

Well as far as the OOS files, if you read through the post provided by Steve, then you will find that once you have a rendered file with OOS, it is very difficult to get it back in sync.

VS9 does allow capturing to DV-AVI, however through a Firewire, which is the best method for capturing video from a camcorder. Does your camcorder have a Firewire port, and do you have a firewire card or port on your computer? I'm not familiar with Capwiz, so I can't offer much help on that. What I do when capturing analogue video, is use my camcorder, a Sony DCR-TRV 120s passthrough to convert to digital.

I only can say that you have been lucky not to have OOS until now. Capturing and editing MPEG2 can be done as you know more then I, however can and more times then not, produce problems. Again if you want a real technical and detailed explaination follow Steve's link. You can see why editing mpegs result in OOS..

Ron P.

[eharrismd]

No, as far as I know, no Firewire. My camcorder hooks up to the ADS box via a 3 prong plug (yellow, white, and red), and the box hooks into the computer via a USB cable. Am I sunk?

[sjj1805]

eharrismd
Could you put the make model etc of your camcorder here so one of us can look it up on the internet to get back to you.

Regards
Steve J

[eharrismd]

Sure - thanks. It's a Sony Digital Video Camera Recorder, Digital 8m Model TRV 530. Thanks again!

[Ron P.]

Yes your camcorder has firewire and has pass-through capabilties...

Most of Sony's DCR-TRV's are designed about the same. Mine is a DCR-TRV 120 (older then yours), and has this.

On the Right side of your camera, and in front of the cassette port is a plastic cover. Opening it, reveals several jacks, SVideo, microphone, earphone, and Firewire, which Sony calls iLink. It is a small 4-pin port that vagely resembles a USB connection. That is the one that you need to be using to transfer your video files to your computer...

Ron P.

[eharrismd]

I've been doing a bit of research myself. It seems my DV camcorder may have a firewire port . . . Sony calls it an i.Link, which seems to be a firewire port. Of course, they don't give you the cable.

The problem is with my computer . . . . I've always used USB, and don't know what a firewire port looks like. I can't seem to find anything on the computer (or in the documentation) that would suggest it has a firewire port. So it seems I'm back to square 1.

By the way, the computer is about 4-5 years old. It's a Dell Optiplex GX 260.

[eharrismd]

Thanks Ron P. - I just got your message after I posted mine!

Any idea about the computer?

Thanks again.