Converting VSP to another format

Timincal · Post by **Timincal** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 8:44 am

I have a couple of .VSP files that i found on a back up disk that i cannot play because apparently I need Ulead video studio on my computer which i don't I don't know which program, probably one that came with my logitec computer camera years ago. 1999 at least. I would like to be able to recover these files because they are video of my families Christmas right before my son died in Jan. can't someone give me some advice?

Post by **Ken Berry** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 8:59 am

I am afraid that they are probably useless to you. They are project files (Video Studio Project = VSP) and are not actually video files. As you will see they are small, and in effect are only a road map, telling the program what video files were included in the project, where they are located on your computer and what editing has been done to them. But unless you still have the relevant video files, the VSP files are not capable of putting anything together. Sorry.

heinz-oz · Post by **heinz-oz** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 11:46 am

I agree with Ken, your vsp files are useless unless you have VS (the right version or later) installed and all source files are still in the same location as they were when this file was created. Not only do they have to be in the same location, they have to have the same name, format and duration.

daniel · Post by **daniel** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 1:24 pm

It is irrelevant here, Heinz, but just for completion of answer, this is not 100% true.

With the relink function VS would ask for the location of each clip upon loading, so they need to be the same duration, but NOT necessarily the same location, format (AVI or MPG) or name.

Moot point, since the OP hasn't access to VS now and the files are even maybe impossible to locate.

Trevor Andrew · Post by **Trevor Andrew** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 1:31 pm

Hi

Unfortunately I have also to agree with the replies.
The Vsp¡¦s are only a project file and as such only contain links to files on your hard drive.

If you were to open the VSP in Video Studio, you would be prompted to re-link to those files. The name and previous location, being displayed in the re-link window.
This would give you a clue as to the name and type of files being used in the project.

If by any chance you have not deleted them, you may be able to relocate them.

Downloading the trial version VS 10, will allow you to open the projects.
Other than that e-mail the VSP¡¦s and I will have a look at the contents.

Good Luck

Trevor

jchunter · Post by **jchunter** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 3:33 pm

Timincal wrote:I have a couple of .VSP files that i found on a back up disk that i cannot play because apparently I need Ulead video studio on my computer ...

The .vsp files are not really necessary. You could try to locate the video files by using the Search feature in Windows Explorer. Search on "*.avi" or "*.mpg". (The "*" is a wild card match.)

Timincal · Post by **Timincal** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 4:00 pm

Thanks a lot for the information. Ill have to go back and search the back up disc for the files. What format would they be in?

Trevor Andrew · Post by **Trevor Andrew** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 4:25 pm

Hi

As John remarked

Search feature in Windows Explorer. Search on "*.avi" or "*.mpg". (The "*" is a wild card match.)

Trevor

heinz-oz · Post by **heinz-oz** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 11:21 pm

daniel wrote:It is irrelevant here, Heinz, but just for completion of answer, this is not 100% true.

With the relink function VS would ask for the location of each clip upon loading, so they need to be the same duration, but NOT necessarily the same location, format (AVI or MPG) or name.

Moot point, since the OP hasn't access to VS now and the files are even maybe impossible to locate.

I happily stand corrected on that one, one never stops learning. Should have known that because once I had this happening with a slide show. After relinking (didn't pay much attention) I had images in there that didn't belong.

Trevor Andrew · Post by **Trevor Andrew** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 11:38 pm

Hi Heinz-oz

Now think about creating a slide show with all your favourite transitions.
Say 100 images.

Do you think it is possible to re-link to a different 100 images.
This would create a second show, using the same format but different images.

Trevor

heinz-oz · Post by **heinz-oz** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 11:41 pm

Why not indeed

as long as the images are indentical in size and orientation

Never tried it though

sjj1805 · Post by **sjj1805** » Wed Dec 06, 2006 2:14 am

I believe that it will work PROVIDING the new material is at least as long as the original material. If it is shorter I think you get a problem.

GeorgeW · Post by **GeorgeW** » Wed Dec 06, 2006 2:22 am

sjj1805 wrote:I believe that it will work PROVIDING the new material is at least as long as the original material. If it is shorter I think you get a problem.

Do you mean for images

sjj1805 · Post by **sjj1805** » Wed Dec 06, 2006 2:29 am

I think 'images' has appeared in this thread as a red herring. If you look at the original post he mentions its a video of his families Christmas. He hasn't mentioned the use of images.

GeorgeW · Post by **GeorgeW** » Wed Dec 06, 2006 2:49 am

Yes, but the slideshow "trick" was a direct question regarding 100 images for a slideshow.

Perhaps it should be broken off into a separate thread (as it's quite a neat little trick). And also because it does go a bit off topic from the original post...

Regards,
George

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