Stuck

[danderson]

Thanks to all who replied to my last post. The replies were very helpful. I did get the video captured and edited per instructions in the avoiding problems post from last year. However, when saving the file, the rendering got to 45% and locked up. I tried it again and it stopped at precisely the same spot. I've got a 2.6 gig laptop with about 30 gig to work with on the D drive. Any thoughts? This is the 4th dvd editing and burning software I've downloaded. I haven't had any luck with any of them! Was beginning to think this was the one, but maybe the entire process is just to complex for me and I should stick to audio, which I sort of understand! Yes, I am frustrated!

[rguthrie]

danderson,

You say this is the "4th dvd editing and burning software I've downloaded"? Too me it sounds like your something in your computer's system may not be suited for video editing. Have you tried to use Windows Movie Maker? Also, would you please provide more information about your system?

Ron G.

[maddrummer3301]

How is your D_Drive formatted?
If it's FAT32 and not NTFS there is a 4 gig limitation which causes problems with video and temporary files etc.

It would help if you explained more what your trying to perform.
What are the source video file(s) properties (avi/mpeg etc).
What are the properties of the target video your encoding to?

MD

[danderson]

The D drive is formatted NTFS. I, too, think there's an issue with my computer. It came with Click to DVD software, which I have used for a couple years. It is simple and has worked well. Last month it stopped working (it got "stuck" in the converting video stage), so I thought it was time to upgrade to some software with more flexibility. The VS9 project I'm currently working on came from mini DV and is about 40 minutes long. I used the project properties suggested in the Avoiding Problems post from December '04.

Thanks to both of you for your willingness to help. If there is specific information you need, please let me know and I'll provide it. As you can tell, I don't know much about this, but I am willing to learn.

Dave

[rguthrie]

Dave,

You said

Last month it stopped working (it got "stuck" in the converting video stage),

This "Click to DVD" problem sounds like the same problem you're experiencing with VS to me. Something obviously has changed on your system since about a month ago, but exactly what is difficult to tell. In this case, it might be best to backup all of your important data and do a system restore from the CDs/DVD that came with your laptop, unless it has a restore option when you first boot. Then reinstall VS9.

Ron G.

[danderson]

Ron,

I was finally able to burn a DVD and it looks great! I had a few difficulties which I'll correct next time, but all in all, it worked fine.

I am still puzzled, however, about the rendering process where I told you it got stuck at 45%. As it turns out, the entire video was rendered, but the progress bar showed it was only 45% complete and the program was locked up such that the only way I could get out was to push the power button on the computer. When I rebooted, the file was there ready to be burned. Maybe it was just a fluke on this video; I'm capturing more video now, but if you have any thoughts, as always, they would be appreciated. Thanks for your willingness to assist a newbie in the video process.

Dave

[2Dogs]

Hi Dave,

make sure you check your hard drive for errors. In XP, it will run this the next time you boot up. You should carry out this check every now and then anyway, especially with a laptop, since it can be subject to a lot more shocks than a desktop. It's unlikely to be the cause of your troubles, but doing the check will at least rule it out.

If you have a 2.6 Celeron, it will be a bit marginal for video editing, and everything will have to be working just right.