MPEG-4 codec required???

[dvdlover]

I'm thinking of purchasing a Casio EX-Z750 camera. This writes video in MPEG-4 format. The Ulead web site states that this is supported but that the MPEG-4 codec is required. What does this mean? How do I get this?

I currently have VS8, does going to VS9 help this situation at all?

Thanks in advance.

[rguthrie]

dvdlover,

If you just want to watch MPEG4 movies the camera will probably come with QuickTime. Now if you want to edit the movies...the MPEG4 codec works with VS9 as a plugin, which is available for free now as a download from Ulead.

Hope this helps,
Ron

P.S. I don't remember if it can, but maybe MPEG-4 video can be brought into VS8, but you'll have to check that by Importing video and checking the recognized formats.

Ron G.

[DVDDoug]

Here's the Link to the Plug-in. It says it's for VS9, so I don't know if it will work with VS8.

Hmmm... They say you can create MPEG-4. They don't actually say you can import or decode MPEG-4... Some users have been able to import MPEG-4 or DivX, and others have reported weird problems with DivX.

[dvdlover]

It looks as though it only works with VS9. Bummer. I decided not to get that camera - afterall. My daughter is just going to have to edit our home movies for the time being. Thanks again.