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Justin

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(Msg. 1) Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2009 10:11 pm
Post subject: Movie Maker says File is Corrupted
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It is a standard DV file direct from my HC96 camcorder. I even tried
capturing from another app called WinDV and the capture worked
perfectly, the file is viewable in VLC media player but when I try to
import into WMM -
C:\Documents and Settings\Justin\Desktop\Mt Laurel.avi could not be
imported. The selected file is not valid or is corrupted.
It works fine on another XP machine.

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John Inzer

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(Msg. 2) Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2009 11:29 pm
Post subject: Re: Movie Maker says File is Corrupted [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Justin wrote:
> It is a standard DV file direct from my HC96 camcorder. I even tried
> capturing from another app called WinDV and the capture worked
> perfectly, the file is viewable in VLC media player but when I try to
> import into WMM -
> C:\Documents and Settings\Justin\Desktop\Mt Laurel.avi could not be
> imported. The selected file is not valid or is corrupted.
> It works fine on another XP machine.
================================
Maybe you need a codec for the .avi file.

The following freebie can identify the codec
used in creating the .avi:

GSpot
http://www.headbands.com/gspot/download.html

GSpot Super Quick Start
http://www.headbands.com/gspot/v26x/quick_start.html

Assessing Video Files and Codecs with GSpot
http://www.windowsmoviemakers.net/PapaJohn/68/Gspot.aspx

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Digital Media Experience

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I am a volunteer

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me may not work for you

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John Inzer

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(Msg. 3) Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2009 11:41 pm
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The following article may be worth a look also:

Movie Maker 2 -
Importing AVI Files
http://tinyurl.com/2nncyj
or...
http://www.papajohn.org/MM2-Importing-Video-AVI.html


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Digital Media Experience

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me may not work for you

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===========================
> Justin wrote:
>> It is a standard DV file direct from my HC96 camcorder. I even tried
>> capturing from another app called WinDV and the capture worked
>> perfectly, the file is viewable in VLC media player but when I try to
>> import into WMM -
>> C:\Documents and Settings\Justin\Desktop\Mt Laurel.avi could not be
>> imported. The selected file is not valid or is corrupted.
>> It works fine on another XP machine.
> ================================
> Maybe you need a codec for the .avi file.
>
> The following freebie can identify the codec
> used in creating the .avi:
>
> GSpot
> http://www.headbands.com/gspot/download.html
>
> GSpot Super Quick Start
> http://www.headbands.com/gspot/v26x/quick_start.html
>
> Assessing Video Files and Codecs with GSpot
> http://www.windowsmoviemakers.net/PapaJohn/68/Gspot.aspx
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Justin

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(Msg. 4) Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2009 1:14 am
Post subject: Re: Movie Maker says File is Corrupted [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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John Inzer wrote:
> Justin wrote:
>> It is a standard DV file direct from my HC96 camcorder. I even tried
>> capturing from another app called WinDV and the capture worked
>> perfectly, the file is viewable in VLC media player but when I try to
>> import into WMM -
>> C:\Documents and Settings\Justin\Desktop\Mt Laurel.avi could not be
>> imported. The selected file is not valid or is corrupted.
>> It works fine on another XP machine.
> ================================
> Maybe you need a codec for the .avi file.
>
> The following freebie can identify the codec
> used in creating the .avi:
>
> GSpot
> http://www.headbands.com/gspot/download.html
>
> GSpot Super Quick Start
> http://www.headbands.com/gspot/v26x/quick_start.html
>
> Assessing Video Files and Codecs with GSpot
> http://www.windowsmoviemakers.net/PapaJohn/68/Gspot.aspx
>


I don't think you understand.

The file is a normal DV file direct from the camcorder.
It imports correctly onto another machine via WMM. The second machine
has no codecs other than the ones installed with XP.
But just to show you what I mean, here is gspot's take on the first clip:
http://www.imagebam.com/image/63a05930422887

I used to be able to import DV files from this camera before, even PAL
clips.
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Justin

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(Msg. 5) Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2009 5:05 pm
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Justin wrote:
> John Inzer wrote:
>> Justin wrote:
>>> It is a standard DV file direct from my HC96 camcorder. I even tried
>>> capturing from another app called WinDV and the capture worked
>>> perfectly, the file is viewable in VLC media player but when I try to
>>> import into WMM -
>>> C:\Documents and Settings\Justin\Desktop\Mt Laurel.avi could not be
>>> imported. The selected file is not valid or is corrupted.
>>> It works fine on another XP machine.
>> ================================
>> Maybe you need a codec for the .avi file.
>>
>> The following freebie can identify the codec
>> used in creating the .avi:
>>
>> GSpot
>> http://www.headbands.com/gspot/download.html
>>
>> GSpot Super Quick Start
>> http://www.headbands.com/gspot/v26x/quick_start.html
>>
>> Assessing Video Files and Codecs with GSpot
>> http://www.windowsmoviemakers.net/PapaJohn/68/Gspot.aspx
>>
>
>
> I don't think you understand.
>
> The file is a normal DV file direct from the camcorder.
> It imports correctly onto another machine via WMM. The second machine
> has no codecs other than the ones installed with XP.
> But just to show you what I mean, here is gspot's take on the first clip:
> http://www.imagebam.com/image/63a05930422887
>
> I used to be able to import DV files from this camera before, even PAL
> clips.


I think I have the problem solved.
I downloaded and installed the XP codec pack from freecodecs.com
Once that was done I seem to be able to save again.
The file I was having a problem with is from a Panasonic S7 camcorder.
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John Inzer

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(Msg. 6) Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2009 5:10 pm
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Justin wrote:
> I think I have the problem solved.
> I downloaded and installed the XP codec pack from freecodecs.com
> Once that was done I seem to be able to save again.
> The file I was having a problem with is from a Panasonic S7 camcorder.
========================
Thanks for the update.

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Digital Media Experience

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me may not work for you

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Justin

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(Msg. 7) Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 12:44 am
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John Inzer wrote:
> Justin wrote:
> > I think I have the problem solved.
>> I downloaded and installed the XP codec pack from freecodecs.com
>> Once that was done I seem to be able to save again.
>> The file I was having a problem with is from a Panasonic S7 camcorder.
> ========================
> Thanks for the update.
>

No problem.
I was getting so pissed I almost broke my glass desk.
I took a break and went for a drive. Nothing beats the twisties.
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