I bought VS9 specifically because the website states:
Ulead HD solutions allow you to work with HDV1080i video just as you would with DV: batch capture, edit, apply filters and transitions, then output to disc or tape. In fact, Ulead was the first solution to provide batch capture for HDV devices. After editing, you can output to various formats such as SD, HD, or WMV-HD for Web sharing, or write back to camcorder or deck.
I edited my HD video, and then created the video file, and then attempted to export to my Sony HDR-HC1, and I get a message "DV camcorder is not turned on or DV driver is not ready"
In researching this on Ulead's website, I am beginning to get suspicious that VS9 will allow the capture and editing of HDV, but not export back to the camcorder. Am I missing something, or did Ulead get my $99 with unethical bait and switch tactics?
Can't export HDV to tape????
Moderator: Ken Berry
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Arnold V
Bait & Switch it was
Ulead Tech Support responded to my email regarding the situation as follows:
I'm sorry for inconvinience, the HDV Plugin for VideoStudio that is currently free to download in our website does not make the VideoStudio to support the exporting of the HD video back to camcorder and this feature is not mentioned in our website.
http://www.ulead.com/vs/plugin_hdv.htm
In relation to this the pluign also don't support creation of HD video from non-HD movie. Since videoStuio is created only to use by entry level users. If you intend to have this feature, then I would suggests to use the more powerful video editing tool like MediaStudio Pro 8 which also have the wider support for editing and encoding HD video.
For details on the latest version of Ulead MediaStudio Pro, please refer to these links:
http://www.ulead.com/store/msp/runme.htm
http://www.ulead.com/store/msp/upgrade.htm
I'm sorry for inconvinience, the HDV Plugin for VideoStudio that is currently free to download in our website does not make the VideoStudio to support the exporting of the HD video back to camcorder and this feature is not mentioned in our website.
http://www.ulead.com/vs/plugin_hdv.htm
In relation to this the pluign also don't support creation of HD video from non-HD movie. Since videoStuio is created only to use by entry level users. If you intend to have this feature, then I would suggests to use the more powerful video editing tool like MediaStudio Pro 8 which also have the wider support for editing and encoding HD video.
For details on the latest version of Ulead MediaStudio Pro, please refer to these links:
http://www.ulead.com/store/msp/runme.htm
http://www.ulead.com/store/msp/upgrade.htm
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jchunter
Arnold,
No, Ulead isn't being unethical here. When VS9 was released 7 months ago it couldn't even spell high definition and it cost a measely $99, which is very reasonable for what it does. The HDV plugin was released only a month ago, as a freebie. Be happy that the editor holds together under the serious load of editing HD video. Lots of editors melt down, AFAIK.
I did look for a means of converting the mpeg2 HDV back to .m2t format, which just packetizes the mpeg file in 288 byte packets with some sort of EDAC to detect and correct bits that might get dropped off your tape. There are a lot of tweaks and freebies (tools) on the internet that will do various things. I think that Womble did the job and you can download a freebie to check it out.
Alternatively, you might consider downloading the 6.03 version of the Divx codec from www.divx.com, which will permit you to convert your Video Studio HD project straight to Divx HD at 720p or 1080i. These files are 20 - 30% of the size of the Mpeg2 HDV files. You can write them as data files on DVDs and play them in Divx certified DVD players such as Avel Link Player. BTW, after you get the 6.03 codec download and install the He-3 Beta codec that is tuned to take advantage of the multi-processor chips that we have now. For me it runs twice as fast.
Cheers,
John
No, Ulead isn't being unethical here. When VS9 was released 7 months ago it couldn't even spell high definition and it cost a measely $99, which is very reasonable for what it does. The HDV plugin was released only a month ago, as a freebie. Be happy that the editor holds together under the serious load of editing HD video. Lots of editors melt down, AFAIK.
I did look for a means of converting the mpeg2 HDV back to .m2t format, which just packetizes the mpeg file in 288 byte packets with some sort of EDAC to detect and correct bits that might get dropped off your tape. There are a lot of tweaks and freebies (tools) on the internet that will do various things. I think that Womble did the job and you can download a freebie to check it out.
Alternatively, you might consider downloading the 6.03 version of the Divx codec from www.divx.com, which will permit you to convert your Video Studio HD project straight to Divx HD at 720p or 1080i. These files are 20 - 30% of the size of the Mpeg2 HDV files. You can write them as data files on DVDs and play them in Divx certified DVD players such as Avel Link Player. BTW, after you get the 6.03 codec download and install the He-3 Beta codec that is tuned to take advantage of the multi-processor chips that we have now. For me it runs twice as fast.
Cheers,
John
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Arnold V
Still feel mislead
Thanks John:
I appreciate your help, and after trying to find another video editing program under $99 that will edit and export HDV, I realize it was unrealistic to expect VS9 to do it.
However, I still feel mislead (see my first post). Ulead advertised VS9 as being HDV capable. I shouldn't have to hunt for fine print that says that I can import HDV, but I won't be able to export it. (I don't think that fine print exists anyway- all that exists is the absence of a statement that VS9 will allow the export to tape). Of what use is edited HDV if I can't export it?
Anyway, I'm older and wiser again. Thanks, Arnold.
I appreciate your help, and after trying to find another video editing program under $99 that will edit and export HDV, I realize it was unrealistic to expect VS9 to do it.
However, I still feel mislead (see my first post). Ulead advertised VS9 as being HDV capable. I shouldn't have to hunt for fine print that says that I can import HDV, but I won't be able to export it. (I don't think that fine print exists anyway- all that exists is the absence of a statement that VS9 will allow the export to tape). Of what use is edited HDV if I can't export it?
Anyway, I'm older and wiser again. Thanks, Arnold.
FYI Womble will convert mpg (HD) video to m2t format but it will not record back to the HC1.
I have tried several programs to try to write back to tape and have only had success with Ulead Media Studio 8 Pro. The problem I have is once you capture a clip in HD you have to re convert back to .m2t file to record it back to the camera.
Once you capture you shouldn't have to rebuild the entire video stream, it takes too long to render the video.
I have tried several programs to try to write back to tape and have only had success with Ulead Media Studio 8 Pro. The problem I have is once you capture a clip in HD you have to re convert back to .m2t file to record it back to the camera.
Once you capture you shouldn't have to rebuild the entire video stream, it takes too long to render the video.