Corel video studio x9 ultimate - video codec issue NEED HELP

[Adiii]

Hi

I just download trial for test and have look on pic how program play my file form gopro.

I've try update codecs, update drivers and nothing. New laptop with I7-6700HQ skylake and runs on w7 64bit

Only corel program palys clip like that.

Any help please ?

[Ken Berry]

Unfortunately, Corel in their wisdom have severely crippled the trial version of VS X9. One of several things crippled are the codecs available with the trial version. They only make available codecs for which they don't have to pay licensing fees. Unfortunately, one of the codecs they don't include is the AVCHD/mp4 one which your GoPro uses. A very silly move since in effect it means many users of popular cameras cannot edit their videos properly.

All I can say is that I am a GoPro user, and I can assure you that the full version of X9 has no difficulty at all with AVCHD/mp4 footage. You could take a leap of faith and buy the full program, and if not satisfied, then claim a refund within 30 days of purchase.

[krank35]

Do you have QuickTime on your laptop ?

[lata]

Hi
CVSX9 Trial
The project properties are set to AVI using a low frame size, these can be modified to a higher frame size and may help?
Try setting Project Properties to…

Microsoft AVI files
8 bits, 1920 x 1080, 25 fps (maybe 29.97? as original video frame rate)
Frame-based, (set same as original Video)
Microsoft Video 1
Interleave audio for every 15 frames
15 Key frame rate:, 75% Quality
PCM, 48.000 kHz, 16 Bit, Stereo

I think the project can be rendered / converted to Mpeg4 1920 x 1080

[Adiii]

Hi guys

I wiped my hdd and installed Windows 10 and the Corel videostudio worked perfectly but because I don't like w10 I've decide to reinstall windows 7 and issue came back. Please any suggestions ??

[Natal]

Win10 comes with different codec options than Win7, so if you want it to work again you may need to go back to Win10.

[lata]

Hi guys

I wiped my hdd and installed Windows 10 and the Corel videostudio worked perfectly but because I don't like w10 I've decide to reinstall windows 7 and issue came back. Please any suggestions ??

Hi

Can you double check the laptop manufacturers web site or Graphics drivers to make sure you have drivers installed for Windows 7 not Windows 10.

Can you provide a sample of that video, upload to a sharing site, One Drive , google drive etc.
we can try the sample to see if we get the same problems, at least that should identify if its Video Studio or an issue with your pc?

[Carroll]

Unfortunately, Corel in their wisdom have severely crippled the trial version of VS X9. One of several things crippled are the codecs available with the trial version. They only make available codecs for which they don't have to pay licensing fees. Unfortunately, one of the codecs they don't include is the AVCHD/mp4 one which your GoPro uses. A very silly move since in effect it means many users of popular cameras cannot edit their videos properly.

All I can say is that I am a GoPro user, and I can assure you that the full version of X9 has no difficulty at all with AVCHD/mp4 footage. You could take a leap of faith and buy the full program, and if not satisfied, then claim a refund within 30 days of purchase.

Hi Ken

I have Corel VideoStudio 19.7.0.12 , X9 (64 bit ultimate) and I have been trying to render my first video with it, however, it goes to about 38% rendered and it quits. I have tried all the different types of videos shown above, where the info for the video is shown and where you want to save it. Just once, I was lucky enough to catch the error popup that stayed just long enough for me to read it. Here is the message "There may be a codec driver error or the frame size is not supported".

Not familiar at all with codecs, other then they play an integral part in viewing different types of movies or videos.

I have also looked for Frame size maximums or or what is the best size, but, didn't find anything. Doesn't mean it isn't in the manual ,it's just that I'm bad at searching.

So what would be my next move?
Carroll

[Ken Berry]

You don't happen to have any video from a Go Pro Hero action camera in the project, do you? The Hero can film in a variety of resolutions (i.e. frame sizes). I recall that one of them (960) is not accepted by Video Studio.

[Carroll]

You don't happen to have any video from a Go Pro Hero action camera in the project, do you? The Hero can film in a variety of resolutions (i.e. frame sizes). I recall that one of them (960) is not accepted by Video Studio.

No Ken. I'm using the one that Noah used to keep track of the animals on the Ark, a Sony handicam that records on the DV tape cartridges.

[Ken Berry]

OK. That's very valuable to know. Are the Sony clips in AVI format or mpeg-2? One important thing in either case is that unlike more modern codecs, the DV format uses Lower Field First and not Upper Field First like most modern ones. So the properties of whatever you are trying to produce need to include Lower Field First rather than Upper which would probably be there by default. Mind you, even with that wrong, there should be no reason for the render to simply error out.

And exactly what are you trying to produce: a DVD-compatible mpeg-2 or something else?

[Carroll]

OK. That's very valuable to know. Are the Sony clips in AVI format or mpeg-2? One important thing in either case is that unlike more modern codecs, the DV format uses Lower Field First and not Upper Field First like most modern ones. So the properties of whatever you are trying to produce need to include Lower Field First rather than Upper which would probably be there by default. Mind you, even with that wrong, there should be no reason for the render to simply error out.

And exactly what are you trying to produce: a DVD-compatible mpeg-2 or something else?

Yes, the clips are in AVI format. Lower Field is shown when you click preferences. Here's a look at the properties.

Microsoft AVI files
24 bits, 720 x 480, 4:3, 29.97 fps
Lower Field First
DV Video Encoder -- type 2
Interleave audio for every 15 frames
PCM, 48.000 kHz, 16 Bit, Stereo

I'm going for a DVD or a USB stick. From the formats available I first chose .mpeg-4. then went to .mpeg-2, then, just as a trial, the .mov. After they didn't work, I tried the rest, except AVI because of its mb size.

I'm going to be away from my PC for a while because of supper so I wont be getting back to you for a while.

[Ken Berry]

Yes, those are standard DV/AVI properties. But when you choose your output format you must absolutely edit its properties to use Lower Field First instead of Upper.

My own preference would be to go for standard definition mpeg-2 as this was a standard transfer in the old DV/AVI days...

[lata]

Hello
Carroll
As you are intending to burn a DVD then you have to create a Mpeg2 video file.

Can you confirm that if you view the Project Properties (Alt+Enter) show similar to these,

Microsoft AVI files
24 bits, 720 x 480, 4:3, 29.97 fps
Lower Field First
DV Video Encoder -- type 1
PCM, 48.000 kHz, 16 Bit, Stereo

After completing the project you should convert / render the project to a single video file, which has to be Mpeg2 as below
Share – Mpeg2
You will have to create your own profile using the Add + option to set these details.
The data rate of 8000kbps is suitable for video up to 70 minutes

How long is your project?

MPEG files
24 bits, 720 x 480, 29.97 fps
Lower Field First
(DVD-NTSC), 4:3
Video data rate: Variable (Max. 8000 kbps)
Audio data rate: 384 kbps
Dolby Digital Audio, 48 KHz, 2/0(L,R)

If that renders without problems then use the new video (mpeg2) to burn a disc.

[Carroll]

Yes, those are standard DV/AVI properties. But when you choose your output format you must absolutely edit its properties to use Lower Field First instead of Upper.

My own preference would be to go for standard definition mpeg-2 as this was a standard transfer in the old DV/AVI days...

Okay. I see what you're saying. I just assumed that what's showing in properties, when you import the raw video, which, is what's shown above, would carry through to rendering. I did change one setting in properties and that was the 16.3 ratio to 4.3, which, is the size the camera records at.