Sanyo MP4

randazzo · Post by **randazzo** » Thu Jan 11, 2007 10:50 pm

I also own a MP4 camcorder for vacation use. Does VS10 process it's MP4 files. I think it should because the camcorder had Ulead DVD moviefactoryu SE with it.

But I want to know it for sure and trial-versions are often crippled.

Regards,
Jean-Pierre

Post by **Ken Berry** » Fri Jan 12, 2007 12:09 am

What flavour of mpeg-4 does it use -- any specific codec? VS10 has its own, and it can handle others. But you may be out of luck if it uses the H.264 codec...

DVDDoug · Post by **DVDDoug** » Fri Jan 12, 2007 12:36 am

The Video Studio web page says:

MPEG-4 support
Take advantage of output templates for creating video for iPod, PSP, Smartphones, PDAs and other portable devices.

But, that's talking about making an MPEG-4 file. It doesn't really say you can edit MPEG-4.

But I want to know it for sure and trial-versions are often crippled.

If the the trial version does not work for you, you would be taking a risk. It might depend on the characteristics of the particular MPEG-4 file, or where the file came from.

You'll probably need to use the Sanyo software to transfer the video to you hard drive. And, you may need to convert the file to a different format before editing it.

DivX and Xvid are MPEG-4 variations, and if you search the forum for DivX, you'll see that these files cause lots of trouble!

Also, take a look at this Movie Factory post.

Post by **Ken Berry** » Fri Jan 12, 2007 1:07 am

... While for others (well -- me!

) DivX causes no problems at all when used with VS10+. And of course others are reporting good, if restricted, results using DivX with HD cameras.

I have never used XVid so cannot comment on that.

randazzo · Post by **randazzo** » Sun Jan 14, 2007 10:31 am

I've downloaded the trial version and it handles the Sanyo MP4 files.

Regards,
Jean-Pierre