Ultimate X7 can't use FX Swirl

[DS GFM]

As soon as I click on FX Swirl, VideoStudio immediately stops working. As far as I know this is the only effect with this problem. What can I do? It's an important effect for the project i'm working on. Thanks

[BrianCee]

Is your graphics card driver uptodate

[DS GFM]

Is your graphics card driver uptodate

yes

[DS GFM]

Is there anything I can do about this? I've had to use the kaleidoscope effect four different times in my film. That's kind of cheesy

[lata]

Hi

I don’t know what could be causing the FX Swirl to cause a crash, but some thoughts, maybe clutching at straws…..

1 / re-installing the program may do the trick

2 / Before re-installing try resetting the library to its factory state.
Rename folder 17.0 to “17.0copy” run video studio
C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Roaming\Ulead Systems\Corel VideoStudio Pro (x64)
These folders are hidden by the operating system.

3 / Flash Player—are you running the latest version, I am not sure if flash player is used for the library animations
Quick Time player is also required by Video Studio, again not sure if it affects the library animation?

4 / with that in mind deselect Media Library Animation from F6 preferences – General tab

5 / the actual FX Swirl file (FXSwirl.vft) is here:-
C:\Program Files\Corel\Corel VideoStudio Ultimate X7\vft_plug
I have attached a copy of that file to this post, you can try replacing your file. Be aware that modifying the program files may render the program unresponsive, in which case you would have to re-install. If you do replace that file also do a reset as in 2 above.

6 / already mentioned – Graphics driver --

FXSwirl.zip

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[DS GFM]

3. Every other effect is working correctly

4. Didn't work

6. I do have the latest

1,2,5 - not sure I want to risk a reinstall when i'm the middle of a big project

[aussiejoe]

If its a critical effect for your project and you need to get a resolution you could always consider buying a similar plug in from Newblue FX
They sell individual plugins for $30. They have one called "Spin blur".
Might get you out of a tight spot
cheers

[DS GFM]

I have Spin Blur as it came with Ultimate. Not quite what I need, it's kind of a psychedelic film. Ripple is quite nice. But I really like swirl

[lata]

Hi

I can understand your concerns but a re-install/reset should not affect your project, it will however set the library to its default /first installed state.

Smart Package…….
You could create a Smart Package of your project, that copies all clips used in the project to a new folder, including the project file (VSP). You can open that project on any pc having VS X7 installed.

You could then try option 2
Besides being able to return back to the original 17.0 folder as you created a copy.

I was wondering if there are other functions with Video Studio that’s not working correctly, seems strange to have that isolated problem?

Option 5
I was clutching at straws when I suggested that, I don’t really think there is a problem with the actual file?
But as a last resort maybe worth doing, then again it will get replaced with a re-install.

So try a Smart Package to backup your project then Option 2

Otherwise complete your editing first.

I will attach a VSP project using the sample clips and a FXSwirl filter.
Does that open ok.?

FX Swirl.zip

VSP open with X7

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[DS GFM]

See, losing my library at this point would be enormously inconvenient

No, as far as I know, the only thing that isn't working is this one effect!

If I open that project you provided (thanks), are we pretty sure something won't happen that would necessitate a reinstall?

[lata]

If I open that project you provided (thanks), are we pretty sure something won't happen that would necessitate a reinstall?

Trying to open that VSP should have no detrimental effect on the program, it will either open or not.
It will show an image with or without the twirl.

What you should see is one image with the swirl applied.

If it runs ok then we can assume the twirl files are ok and the problem is with the library, at least that's my thinking.

Following on, if it does work you should be able to copy the clips attributes to any other clip in the timeline, effectively applying the twirl to another clip.

[DS GFM]

OK, it opened and played fine when I tested it as a new project. I copied the clip to my library and opened my current project. When I tried to open the clip's attributes, the program stopped working. When I put the clip on the the timeline as part of my current project and tried to play it, the program stopped working in that situation also.

[lata]

Hi

I don’t have any other suggestions, if you are not willing to reset the program or re-install then we are in limbo. I do understand that you are in the middle of a project and that you do not wish to make things worse.
For piece of mind you may be best to wait till you have completed the project.

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You can use the Smart Package process to save/backup your project.

You can use Settings - Library Manager to export your library, then Import Library at a later date.
However the program may not allow you to use the Import Library option, you do run the risk of loosing your libraries content.
That would not affect your projects as library clips are not associated with the library.
You would have to re-load your library ages again.

[DS GFM]

Thanks, yes, I really think I should wait for now

[DS GFM]

I discovered that it works just fine in a widescreen project, but if you try to use it in a full frame project, it causes an immediate crash. At least that's what's happening with me