Cannot import MPEG files to UVS 10. Stop occors after 12 sec

[dr.onestone]

Thank you soooo much.
This was a typical newbie problem to solve.
I was so desperate in performing my first goal "Import a Video" that I have forgotten to set the CHECK sign in the little box.
Yes it works now - and I can continue to perform my first test steps.
But nevertheless - do you have an idea, why I cannot import that VOB video file directly?
Many thanks once more again - and much regards from Bavaria!
dr.onestone

[maddrummer3301]

That old "Tick the Checkbox" trick to import hits many people, your not alone.

>>>But nevertheless - do you have an idea, why I cannot import that VOB video file directly?

Ploggy wrote:
>>>you will see the VOB files inside it but its not recommended, nor renaming the VOB to MPG.
( Now you can see why, it doesn't always work)

VOB files are containers for mpeg files. You can have more than one mpeg file within one VOB file. Usually if there's only one mpeg file in the VOB it works.
So it depends on a few factors. Since you are using mini-dvd's there are probably many individual mpeg files within/contained in that VOB file.
It's also possible that one of the mpeg files within the VOB file/container has slight corruption.
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[dr.onestone]

Thanks again for your hint.

The problem is solved now.
.... and indeed, I want to advice anybody to not play around directly with VOB files:
Whereas MS Windows Media Player obviously swallows all kinds of VOB files, replays it correctly and thus gives you the believe of a well-formatted VOB file, the Ulead VideoStudio V10 is not as congenial.

My problem obviously was, that during camcording my video I have hit by accident the knob "Still Store". Thus, my Sony camcorder DCR-DVD505 has stored the still within the VOB file, which obviously causes a problem for Ulead VideoStudio V10 to process that file.

Thus - according to famous old video "Dinner for One" I imitate Mr. Winterbottom and declare this subject to be closed".

Many thanks once more again for all helpers!

[maddrummer3301]

Doc,
Thanks for posting what the problem was. It's great you posted this information about the still shot causing this. Ulead should know about this.

Thanks:
Since your post and Ken's comment with success on using VOB files with VS10+ I've been experimenting with the loading of VOB files in VideoStudio 10. VS actually processes and extracts the mpeg files from the vob container. When inserting a VOB file it's important to answer "Yes" when VS prompts to convert the VOB file and extract the videos from it.

Mini-dvd's usually end up with many small mpeg2 files on them, small clips that are 2 to 3 minutes each. It's work to play with all those small clips.
Unless I'm mistaken when VS does import a VOB correctly it combines all the small mpeg2 files into one mpeg2 file making it much easier to work on a project.

You may find this feature useful to you in the future on dvd's that don't have any still shots and using VOB's that can be processed by VS10+ because it will combine all the videos making it much easier to work on a project. So along with the DVD Importing and VOB insertion you may have the best of both features available.

I don't know if you have done this yet. Using VS it's important to make your "Project Properties" equal to the source material your working with.
You can do this manually or have VS automatically do this.
Under "Preferences" (F6 Hotkey), there is a checkbox that says
"Show message when inserting first video clip into the Timeline"
I suggest you check that box on, when you insert your videos VS will automatically change the "Project Properties" for you. Otherwise you need to do change the "Project Properties" manually.
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[Trevor Andrew]

Hi dr.onestone

Just read this post, intriguing, the "Still Store". within the vob was a bit of a surprise. I assume this to be a still image.

I like a nice story tail ending, but where is the beer

Trevor

[dr.onestone]

The comment of maddrummer3301 is a good summary for this subject.
If I have understood everything well, you have 2 choices with Ulead VideoStudio 10 to insert MPEG2 based camcorders:

Click FILE and then you have 2 choices:

1.) INSERT DVD/DVD-VR: UVS opens a window and you can select the "DVD standardized file structure" named VIDEO_TS. In this case the wizard of UVS presents you all videos, stored under the umbrella of the VIDEO_TS. Don't get be fooled with the somehow exotic user's menu prompt:
- By double clicking of one of the offered videos the video is displayed only for your preview.
- You have to "Tick the Checkbox" besides the video name to be able to import that video into UVS.

2.) INSERT VIDEO: UVS opens a window in which you can specify various formats for your selection, e.g. AVI, MPG, etc. You have the choice to select "ALL FORMATS" and in this case you are able to select VOB files. But be careful in selecting VOB files! Obviously some VOB files can be imported by UVS, some not. Currently the software of the MS Windows Media Player is much more tolerant (and thus more intelligent) than the software of UVS, because the MS Windows Media Player is able to present some VOB files which UVS cannot present (as in the case of my VOB produced by the Sony camcorder DCR-DVD505).


Trevor - some comments to your comment of my nice story tail ending:
I think here we have a new German-British version of the movie "A Fish Called Wanda".
Refering to "Dinner for One" we Germans think that members of the British high society only drink and eat:
1. Course of a meal: Sherry with the Mulligatawny Soup,
2. Course of a meal: Whitewine with the Northsea Haddock,
3. Course of a meal: Champagne with the chicken,
4. Course of a meal: Portwine with the fruits.
Thus, your question for the beer, leads me to the impression that you don't belong to them.
May be this is the reason that you have joined Ulead's User Web Board and not to Avid's?
Well, we'll do our very best, drink beer, and play with UVS
Much regards
dr.onestone