Split by scene 'problem' using X4

[jparnold]

I think that this has been covered before but a search did not reveal anything.

I am using VS Pro X4 on a Windows XP Pro PC.
When I 'capture' video from by vidcam (DV tapes) using 'split by scene' all the resulting clips all contain the first frame of the following clip.
I had this problem a year ago using my laptop on a VIsta Business platform and though that perhaps the 'problem' had something to do with Vista (well Vista isn't everyone's ideal platform) but now I am experiencing it on an XP PC so I am thinking that it is caused by VS Pro X4.

Is there a fix for this and/or a setting to stop this annoying problem. I am thinking that if No then I should reinstall VS 9, which I never had this problem with, just to allow me to capture video by scene correctly.

Thanks

[lata]

Hi John

I am aware that Video Studio does seem to add that rouge frame, as far as I know it does not show after rendering the video. However during editing can be quite annoying.

This issue has been around for a few years. Video Studio uses some common files for all versions, I am not sure if these will now affect VS9?
Give me a little time and i will run a quick test?

I use Win DV to capture my footage, that program splits the scenes correctly and also allows you to name your captured files.

[jparnold]

Thanks Trevor
I might reinstall VS9 next time I need to capture video
REgards

[Ken Berry]

Why not try WinDV as Trevor suggested. It is tiny and free: from www.windv.mourek.cz Quite a few of us here use it, and I particularly like it for the reason suggested by Trevor -- that it allow us to assign meaningful names to the captured files rather than using VS's rather convoluted naming convention.

[jparnold]

Hi Ken
I WILL give it a go but meaningful names don't interest me much as I only capture video once a year (after a trip) and usually have 6 or 7 hours of video so hundreds of clips (so I wouldn't worry about giving them meaningful names.
Actually I think that I downloaded Win DV some time ago (on recommendation) but forgot about it (as I usually only capture and edit video once a year).
I will have to ensure that I have an ICON for it on my desktop sitting next to VS X$ Pro so that I get reminded.

Did Corel fix this problem in X5? OR is it caused by a mixture of which Windows, hardware, settings etc etc?

Regards

[lata]

Hi John

The problem has NOT been resolved by Corel, I approached Support back in 2010 and was told it cannot be a problem as I was the only person to report it. Strange as the other poster had done the same.
I guess most users are now memory based and using HD, like you I am still using DV-Avi from a Panasonic GS 400.

I ran a test captures with various versions and the problem occurs with all Corel Video Studio from X2 to X5
Older VS 10 and VS9 capture ok.

I believe the problem is Corel's not related to your Computer, and I am using XP.
I cannot test Windows 7 as the Laptop does not have a firewire terminal?

The good news is that the rouge frame does not show when the project is rendered, and that is something I don't understand?

I have like you used Video Studio from capture to burning the disc, never needed another program as Video Studio did the lot, that is up to Corel taking over.

[jparnold]

Hi Trevor
Thanks for the info.
Regarding that you stated that Corel replied to you that no one else had reported the proplem. I think that this could be an automatic reponse to either "we don't care" or "it's in the too hard basket" as I experienced constant crashes with VS10 years ago and just got replies "no one else is having those problems".
Anyway we have a work around.

I thought that it was you who also has a GS400. I may have told you in the past that I once had soup spilt on mine a few years ago and various parts of the flip out viewfinder replaced. A year after that different problems started with the flip out. I tried to get it repaired (the flexible cable attaching the flip out to the body) but no parts now available. Would you believe I found a BRAND NEW GS400 (in sealed carton) listed on Ebay in Australia and got it for $300. It was old stock from a company takeover. So I am still using a GS400 which I love due to it's manual 'everything' as well as auto. Maybe I should have bought a brand new HiDef vidcam but to get one with similar features it would have cost at least 3 times the $300.