No sound

maxfrost01 · Post by **maxfrost01** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 5:35 pm

Now here's one that should test the minds of you VS wizards.

I've edited HD footage of a birthday party ('Party') and saved it as a MPEG file (share/create video file/HD DVD/PAL HD DVD 1440). This is one of a number of projects from the same holiday, using the same camera and MiniDV tapes (Sony HCR 1E).

I can double click on the icon and the ' Party' file plays perfectly in Windows Media Centre.

I then wanted to create the 'epic' DVD of the holiday and opened a new project dropping in various MPEG files including 'Party'. All files were created in the same way.

Now here's the strange thing.

When I run the project everything is fine until it gets to the 'Party' clip at which point there is total silence.
When I right click on the 'Party' clip and check the properties the Audio box simply says "Audio type: None"

So how come there is sound when I play the MPEG file but not when I drop it into VS?

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sjj1805 · Post by **sjj1805** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 12:47 am

"Sounds like" a corrupted MPEG file.

Post by **Ron P.** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 2:03 am

sjj1805 wrote:"Sounds like" a corrupted MPEG file.

Now how's he supposed to hear that, when there's no sound?

maxfrost01 · Post by **maxfrost01** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 9:08 am

And maybe it is a corrupted MPEG file.
But why does it still happen when I create another copy of the 'Party' MPEG from the project file (having first deleted the old MPEG file)?

What I did notice was that when I created a second MPEG (having deleted the first) was that I got the two bars telling me how what % of time I would be saving. I assume this is something to do with Smart Render. This suggests that simply deleting the old MPEG does force the creation of a completely new one. That data relating to rendering is held in the Project file not in the MPEG?

Thoughts on how to create a nice, shiny, new MPEG please.

Max

Post by **Ken Berry** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 9:13 am

Can you right clip on "Party' and give us *all* its properties please? And right click on one of the files which *does* work, and copy its properties here too if they are in any way different. Thanks in advance...

maxfrost01 · Post by **maxfrost01** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 9:16 am

Ken,

Happy to do that.
If you can tell me how to paste the image into my posting?

Max

Post by **Ron P.** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 1:24 pm

This explains how to post images to the forums..

http://phpbb.ulead.com.tw/EN/faq.php?mode=bbcode#9

You need to upload your image to a free hosting service, like ImagesShack, which I use. ImageShack will provide you with the correct BBCode to hotlink the image.

http://imageshack.us/

Post by **Ken Berry** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 9:46 pm

Or if that is too difficult, just write them down on a ... gasp ... piece of paper, then type them here!!!

Trevor Andrew · Post by **Trevor Andrew** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 10:09 pm

Hi Max

(sounds like a 3D cinema)

To copy the video files preferences:-

Go to File ¡V Preferences ¡X Tick ¡¥Show messages when inserting first¡K..

Start a New Project

Insert your HD video file to the timeline
An info window should show¡Xselect ¡¥Details¡¦

Use your mouse to select the text in the right panel (video properties)
Ctrl + C to copy
Ctrl + V to paste to the forum.

Hope this Helps

maxfrost01 · Post by **maxfrost01** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 10:14 pm

Guys,

I think SJJ nailed it. I think the MPEG file for 'Party' was corrupt.

I tried deleting the MPEG then creating a new video file with exactly the same settings as before but this time, when offered the time saving stats clicked on cancel. I assume this stopped Smart Render and gave me a brand new MPEG. However I got there I now have a brand new MPEG with sound that appears to be working properly when dropped into a new Project.

Let's see what happens.

If I have further problems you will be the first to know.

If necessary I will even write down the properties as Ken suggests.

Ken, do you have a link that shows me how to write with a pen?

Max