Problems Capturing in Videostudio 8 SE

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random6582

Problems Capturing in Videostudio 8 SE

Post by random6582 »

When using VS8 to capture, everything works fine, it captures and makes the file that can be played back, however when trying to burn it to disk it will come up with 'Cannot Open file' and error out. It also occastionally goes to send error report to M$ and closes out.

If DVD Movie Factory 3 is used to capture, there isn't a problem with the video or burning.

Thanks for any help.
Telgaladhion_Greyskye

Post by Telgaladhion_Greyskye »

What are the properties of the video you're trying to burn? Do you use the same settings in VS 8 and MF 3?
random6582

Post by random6582 »

Not sure what you mean by properties, but yes as many of the options as I've been able to find and compare I'm using the same settings. Right now I'm testing it with an old VHS tape.

*edit* also does anyone know how to set a default plug-in? it reverts to blackbird on mine, and that plugin doesn't work on my system.
Trevor Andrew

Post by Trevor Andrew »

Hi
After you have captured your video, thumbnail clips are placed in the timeline, Right click one of these and select properties, what are they.

Once you have completed the editing you should go to Share Create Video File. Then use this file to burn a disc.

Follow the recomended procedure from the top post.

Trevor
random6582

Post by random6582 »

I've tried several different configs so here is one file:
File Format: NSTC DVD
File Size: 12,344KB
Duration: 10.444 Seconds

Video Type: MPEG-2 Video, Upper Field First
Total frames: 313 Frame(s)
Attributes: 24 Bits, 720 x 480, 4:3
Frame Rate: 29,970 Frames/Sec
Data Rate: 8000 kbps

Audio Type: LPCM Audio
Total Samples: 501,301 Samples
Attributes: 48000 Hz, Stereo
Layer:
Bit Rate:


here is another config:
File Format: NSTC DVD
File Size: 17,686KB
Duration: 14.948 Seconds

Video Type: MPEG-2 Video, Lower Field First
Total frames: 448 Frame(s)
Attributes: 24 Bits, 720 x 480, 4:3
Frame Rate: 29,970 Frames/Sec
Data Rate: 8000 kbps

Audio Type: LPCM Audio
Total Samples: 717,518 Samples
Attributes: 48000 Hz, Stereo
Layer:
Bit Rate:
Trevor Andrew

Post by Trevor Andrew »

Hi
Your capture settings look good for a video up to one hour.
I assume you are capturing from an analogue source, you should use ‘upper field first’

How are you burning your disc, are you going straight to ‘share create disc’ or are you creating a video file first. From Share Create Video File.

Trevor

ps where are you in this world, are you Pal Or Ntsc.?
random6582

Post by random6582 »

NTSC.
I'm going to Share>Create disc. And in the middle of the burn process it just says cannot open file. I'm going to try some reinstall instructions I found some where else in the forums. See if a corrupt install is the issue.
Trevor Andrew

Post by Trevor Andrew »

Try going Share Create Video File
When complete , start a new project
Share Create disc--Add video

Follow the recomended procedure from the top post

Trevor
random6582

Post by random6582 »

the reinstall worked, now everything runs fine.

Thanks for the help.
Telgaladhion_Greyskye

Post by Telgaladhion_Greyskye »

It's amazing how a simple reinstallation procedure could solve a lot of problems. :lol:
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