Though, I was wondering:-
I have a panasonic vdr-m50pp (dvd-ram, VRO files) and I read in this forum about using ulead for vro files. Many other software I looked, can not really do that - they all say there is nothing to edit on the vro files (it is already a mpeg2 file - just rename it and import as mpeg2).
Well; I am kind of dumb. So I ask a dumb question:
If the camcorder can save this as a VRO file, and later read and edit it (within the camcorder) - a process they call "finalising the disc" - then it must be an "edit"-able format. The camcorder is capable of adding effects and all (fade in for example).
And this is what I read about VRO files:
VRO FILES:
DVD Video Recording Format streaming video file. An associated .IFO file contains the various scene and timing information. This is different form a .VOB file where that information is included in the file. Several manufacturers use .VRO/.IFO files. This is a new specification for real-time recording on DVD discs. The standard DVD specification supports only the playback function. DVD Video Recording Format has several additional functions for recording.
So my guess is that it is an "Editable" stuff - and not a 100% mpeg file - may be the video and audio instead is stored in mpeg fashion, but still it is keeping some information to make editing possible at a later time. Perhaps no one is aware of the format or something. Most of the software support and similar forums told me to use a converter first and then import it. some are even angry that I was asking the "wrong" question. The problem is they aren't really looking at VRO files. Regardless of whether you ask them "can you edit the VRO files", their answer is "convert to mpeg, and MPEG file is not supposed to be a "edit"-able format, so we don't support it!" - well in that case why even convert to mpeg?? :O
Perhaps the video editing software is so occupied with DV camcorders, they are not really paying attention to DVD camcorders. But it is nice, you don't need a cable running from camcorder to the pc, take the disc and put it in your laptop, and anywhere you can make a movie - I personally think it is of less hassle.
now the above background is for you guys not to yell at me.
Question is, does ulead does read the VRO files properly (reading the associated IFO file and so forth). I don't want a "patch input" that is trying hard to edit a "something-that-i-really-can't-edit-but-will-try" format.
Also does ulead has any problems with xp-service pack 2, and/or Total Recorder? - some other video editing software(s) seems to have issues with these two?
Many Many Thanks In Advance,
and it crashes just before the burn to disc stage.