Why can't I convert most of my .VSP's to Mpeg?

[rkstudio]

I have about 30 files with the extension .vsp. As it turns out, I can only convert two of them to .mpeg. I'm trying to figure out why that is by looking at every single detail I can to figure out why only two of them can convert but none of the other ones will be accepted. i just get an error message each and every time. The error message says that there is a file mismatch. This is driving me crazy. Please help.

[BrianCee]

Can we first confirm exactly what you mean and are doing when you say 'convert .vsp'

Are you opening VideoStudio - then clicking "File" and then selecting "open project" and browsing to the .vsp and clicking 'open' - is it at that point that you get the "File Mismatch" error or some other point - like the create video file function - or where?.

What version of VideoStudio are you currently using - were the project files made in that version or in some other version - or even in a different editing package ??

I have also read your other post about getting your money back - and in that you seem to be mis-understanding the workings of a video editing programme - the .vsp file is a small text based file - it is NOT any form of video file, nor is it intended to be, and can not be 'converted' other than by using VideoStudio. When you are editing and select 'Save or Save As' you are only saving a file that contains all the information about the editing you have done - the only way to re-open that file is to go via "File - Open Project" - which should put the video back into the timeline with all your editing intact.

When you have finished all your editing and wish to make a playable video you must first save the project and then select the "Share" tab at the top and then about half way down the right side select 'Create Video File' - this will give you the options to create a multitude of video formats including mpeg - that will create your final playable video.

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[Clevo]

Did I hear a penny drop?

[rkstudio]

Hello Brian, Thanks for the advise. I guess I was having a hard time understanding the .vsp format...if it is a format. I kept working on it and I think I finally found the correct instructions that are in the help section....about converting. Yes, I am having problems with going to "FIle" > "Open project" when I try to open a .VSP file. On most .vsp files, they don't open. The right pane just flicks for a second and that's it. There's nothing in the timeline and nothing in the preview window. I want to work on another project but it won't open. It's not just the one I want to work on but others as well. Is it common for this to occur or is there something I'm doing wrong trying to open the .vsp's. I'm baffled by this.
All I'm trying to do is make a drawing instructional video and upload the movie to YouTube, Vimeo and other video sites like those. I'm not really trying to do anything fancy for now. I'm not even trying to burn them onto DVDs yet.
I'm using Video Studio 3 Pro. I'm still not sure about which mpeg format to use yet, being as there's mpeg to mpeg4 and of course the other formats which I don't think I need to use. Last night, I was trying to use the "Add" icon to add my projects in the "Project Video" section but that is useless as far as I can tell. Now what I"m doing is bringing the video into VS, then it goes directly into the timeline, then I edit it and then "save as". I had no idea that I had to go to the "Share" step just to convert the video. I thought that was just to upload right away. I was trying to use "Batch Convert" because it looked like the only way to do it. But I guess I'm wrong on that idea too.
I would think that Corel would explain things in finer detail so there's not so much trial and error on the users part. Sometimes it takes hours to figure out what is going wrong.
I really wish they would have a detailed step by step video tutorial of how to use the program from start to finish. If they did, I don't think there would be so many people having so many problems with it.
Anyway, thank you for the help. It's much appreciated.
Bob

[BrianCee]

There are numerous tutorials on how to use VideoStudio and a growing number directed at X3 users.

First there are a number of tutorials and links to tutorials here in these forums - they can be found here :-

http://forum.corel.com/EN/viewforum.php?f=27

You can download a full user manual in pdf format from here :-

ftp://ftp.corel.com/pub/documentation/m ... o%20X3.pdf

and there are many videoStudio tutorials on Youtube - just enter VideoStudio in the search box and you will get a great many choices covering many aspects of using the programme

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[Trevor Andrew]

Hi Bob

Regarding the VSP’s that don’t seem to open.

When you first start Video Studio you are looking at a VSP. (Video Studio Project)
To the top left is its name. Corel Video Studio Pro-Untitled.

If you File - Save or Save-As you give it a name, try this—call it “test”, now view the VSP name top left. The timeline is empty, nothing seems to have changed, except you are viewing the new “test “ VSP.

Ok when you try to open one of your VSP's (File-Open Project) view the name at the top, does it change to show the file you opened. If yes then is the timelines empty.

Note:-
After a while Video Studio will list the four most recent VSP’s used, Click “File” —view the names at the bottom of the list immediately above “exit” These can be used as a quick launch, for want of a better description.

[rkstudio]

Wow! Thank you guys for helping me figure this out. I didn't realize that I was trying to open files and save files that were not in the correct format. I made a stop motion video that was actually a collection of photos and thought I could save them to the video file, not realizing they were not an actual video.
I made the stop motion by taking pics with my webcam instead of using video so it was nothing but a collection of .jpegs. That explains the file mismatch problem.

I think I finally got enlightened about this.

Thanks again!!!

[nixy]

I would think that Corel would explain things in finer detail so there's not so much trial and error on the users part. Sometimes it takes hours to figure out what is going wrong.
I really wish they would have a detailed step by step video tutorial of how to use the program from start to finish. If they did, I don't think there would be so many people
Bob

I could not agree more.

A step by step tutorial from camera, to PC, basic editing, converting, than out to DVD. ONE COMPLETE SEQUENCE. I'd be surprised if a video would take more than 5 minute to describe all the basic features.

Thus far VS is causing REAL grief.

[Black Lab]

Have you checked out the Tutorial section of this forum?

[nixy]

Thanks for the replies.

No I haven't checked the forum tutorials yet. But I have seen those suggested by Corel though. I can't see they have made one that is an overview of all the basics.

[Ron P.]

I think this one is what Black Lab was referring to..

From Camcorder to DVD

Or here's the video tutorials for VS X3:
http://forum.corel.com/EN/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=36933