MF5 closes itself during burning

KeyboardMan · Post by **KeyboardMan** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 11:03 pm

During the converting process, it goes to about 10% before the program shuts itself down. No error messages or anything. It just disappears. I've tried this on another computer, and I get the same problem. I get this problem with all three types of output: create to disc (DVD-Video), create DVD folders, and create disc image.

I'm trying to burn a DVD with videos from a MiniDV camcorder. It was sent though firewire.

Here's my project settings.

MPEG files
24 bits, 720 x 480, 29.97 fps
(DVD-NTSC), 4:3
Video data rate: Variable (Max. 7000 kbps)
Audio data rate: 256 kbps
Dolby Digital Audio, 48 KHz, 2/0(L,R)

Any help is appreciated.

DVDDoug · Post by **DVDDoug** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 11:35 pm

Sometimes, this is caused by a bad video file. (It can be hard to tell... A corrupt video file will often play back OK, but cause trouble when trying to make a DVD.) However, DV files from a MiniDV camcorder rarely cause trouble.

Have you tried a different DV tape?

Are you actually working with AVI/DV files? (These are 13 GB per hour.) If you converted it to MPEG or other compressed format, this could be the problem.

KeyboardMan · Post by **KeyboardMan** » Wed Jan 03, 2007 1:19 am

Yeah, I've tried different tapes. The videos I'm trying to burn are from two different tapes.

I'm not sure what you mean about the AVI/DV files. I captured the videos directly from the camcorder with MF5.

DVDDoug · Post by **DVDDoug** » Wed Jan 03, 2007 3:25 am

I'm not sure what you mean about the AVI/DV files

The file name should have a .AVI file extension (MyVideo.AVI). Depending on the way Windows is set up, you may not see the extensions.

AVI is a "wrapper" or "container" format. It can contain DV, MPEG, DivX, etc. This confuses a lot of people... They say "I've got an AVI file." The easiest way to tell if it's DV is by the file size. One hour should be 13GB. If the file is in the ballpark of 5GB per hour, it's probably MPEG-2. (The actual file size of an MPEG depends on the bitrate.)

So, if you've got a one hour program, and its 13 GB, then I'm on the wrong track here.

I don't think you have two bad DV tapes and/or two bad AVi/DV files.

When you "capture" from a DV camcorder to AVI/DV, you are really just transferring the video data to to your hard drive. This is usually best. It's better to do the MPEG-2 conversion after you have a digital file on your hard drive. The computer can take its time, and it won't get screwed-up by multitasking. It's best to do all of your editing in DV format too. Movie Factory will convert it to DVD/MPEG-2 automatically before it burns.

If you capture to MPEG, the file will be converted on-the-fly. The file can get corrupted if the CPU can't keep up. (Windows is always doing extra stuff in the background, even if you are only running one program.) MPEGs can sometimes get corrupted during editing too...

KeyboardMan · Post by **KeyboardMan** » Wed Jan 03, 2007 6:50 am

Ah, okay. It turns out that the 30 minutes of video I had was 2.5 GB. I'll try recapturing it in AVI. Thanks for the help.

KeyboardMan · Post by **KeyboardMan** » Wed Jan 03, 2007 9:08 pm

When I go to the capture menu, the only format I can select is MPEG. How do I get it to capture in AVI?

KeyboardMan · Post by **KeyboardMan** » Sat Jan 06, 2007 2:02 am

Any idea, guys?

Post by **Ron P.** » Sat Jan 06, 2007 2:52 am

KeyboardMan wrote:When I go to the capture menu, the only format I can select is MPEG. How do I get it to capture in AVI?

You are attempting to capture using a firewire? If so you should be able to change it to AVI in the pull-down menu. If not, does Window acknowledge the firewire connection?

KeyboardMan · Post by **KeyboardMan** » Sat Jan 06, 2007 3:43 am

Yes, I capturing using firewire. The pull-down menu only shows MPEG. I'm assume Windows detects the connection since it allows me to capture in AVI. The computer can also directly record the video from the camcorder if I were to switch it to record mode on the camcorder.

KeyboardMan · Post by **KeyboardMan** » Thu Jan 11, 2007 4:38 am

Does anyone know how I can get AVI to show up in the capture menu?

heinz-oz · Post by **heinz-oz** » Thu Jan 11, 2007 4:47 am

What model/make of camcorder are you using? Is it using MiniDV tape, DVD or HDD?

KeyboardMan · Post by **KeyboardMan** » Thu Jan 11, 2007 6:07 am

I'm using a Sony DCR-IP55. It uses MicroMV tapes.

heinz-oz · Post by **heinz-oz** » Thu Jan 11, 2007 6:39 am

Your camera, AFAIK, is recording in mpeg2 on MicroDV tapes and has been discontinued by Sony (like sooo many formats before this) due to incompatibility issues.

There is no point trying to get DV-AVI from this cam. The best you can get is mpeg2 and at low bitrates I bet.

The Cnet review has this to say:

The good: Stylish and amazingly compact; innovative design; built-in flash and low-power video light; flexible low-light shooting.

The bad: Limited choice in editing apps for MicroMV video format; lens has fairly narrow angle of view; no accessory shoe or external microphone jack.

The bottom line: This Sony is a tiny, very cool camcorder for the well-heeled video hobbyist who doesn't mind some compatibility limitations.

Read it all here http://reviews.cnet.com/Sony_DCR_IP55_B ... 18752.html

KeyboardMan · Post by **KeyboardMan** » Sat Jan 13, 2007 6:30 am

I thought MovieFactory supported MicroMV though.