How to convert a mp4 video file.

[jaysto]

I have a mp4 video file that I would like to edit using Video Studio Pro X2.
Can any explain to me how I can do this.
Thank you
jaysto

[asik1]

Your question is not clear. You have X2 for many years so you know what videos it can work with.

[Ken Berry]

The problem is most likely to be that many different versions of the mpeg-4 codec have come out since X2 was released, and a program that old simply cannot handle those newer versions. Even more recent versions are having difficulty dealing with mp4 coming from very recent smartphones which use a variable frame rate.

All I can suggest is that you try using a third party video converter and convert your mp4 either back to mp4 in it and try that in X2; or to another format such as mpeg-2. Some of us here use the freeware Format Factory which does a good, fast job. Just be careful to decline its offer during installation to also install other unwanted programs and toolbars...

[jaysto]

Thank you Ken,
I shall give the Format Factory a try.
I have since found out that the video was filmed using a still camera with video facilities.
By the way I do have a copy of Pro X3, would that have the codecs you mention?.
jaysto

[Ken Berry]

Well I'll be interested to hear what happens when you try new things. But no, don't expect too much from X3. It is only a year younger than X2, and on top of that was perhaps the absolute worst version ever brought out of Video Studio. We are now over five years later, and a lot of other video formats, including in the mp4 family, have come out since then...

[jaysto]

Hello Ken,
I have downloaded Factory format after negotiating a mine field of traps.I will certainly post success or otherwise
in due course
As a matter of interest has it been proven that a later version of Corel Video studio
will convert my mp4 file and allow me to edit it?.
Thank you for your reply.
jaysto

[Ken Berry]

As a matter of interest has it been proven that a later version of Corel Video studio will convert my mp4 file and allow me to edit it?.

If the video comes from a still camera, then I think you would have no trouble editing it in X8. Quite a few of our users have such video and they edit it in VS. AFAIK X8 has trouble with some mp4 from very recent smartphones which use a variable frame rate instead of the standard 25/50 fps or 30/60 fps...

[jaysto]

Hello Ken,
I tried the factory format, from the array of options available I chose mov. for the conversion,
the short video took about 5mins the complete .
I then uploaded the new file into Video studio ProX 2, lo and behold the film appeared on the
time line and appears to be playing quite well I can't say the same for the picture quality this is slightly
degraded compared to the original.
Now providing I can edit it should be ok.
Once again thank you for your help.
jaysto

[Ken Berry]

Did you try just converting to mpeg-4 format using AVC? I know this does not sound like converting, but what I was trying to suggest was using the same format as your original but just stripping out some of the tags in it which might have been giving you trouble...

[jaysto]

Hello Ken,

I intend trying another conversion and yes I can give the mp4 a go but I am not sure as to what you mean by trying AVC.
Thanks for your help.
jaysto

[Ken Berry]

In Format Factory, when you select MP4 as the output format, a dialogue box appears and the top button is "Output Setting". If you click that you get a dropdown menu. I always select "AVC High quality and size".

[jaysto]

Hi Ken
I shall try that on the next conversion.
I am pleased to say that so far I have not encountered any problems editing the mov. file it all seems to be working ok
Thank you.
jaysto

[gloriaclaus]

Try MP4 Converter program. It enables you to convert mp4 to other popular video formats. Here is a guide to convert mp4 to any other format you can refer to.

[jaysto]

Thank you,
I shall certainly give the programe a try on my next Mpg4 project.
jaysto