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03-05-2006, 11:51 PM
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Thanks again guys.
I did get a reply from Cyberlink, but the second reply was the same as the firts.
"Right click on the file and use open with and choose media player"...
Both times it just seemed that they didn't understand what I was asking. Didn't want to open the files in WMP, just wanted the thumbnails to be there...oh well...
As for not quite understanding the language....not sure what Converio does Guilles83100? Does it do a name convert like re-namer or file format conversions?
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03-26-2006, 06:46 PM
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Converio looks like a good program that does many operations helpful to Everio users. For those that don't speak French, the best website translation service is Babel Fish. Google also has a translation service but it can be a bit buggy.
The only downside to Converio is you have to install quite a few other free programs and codecs to get full use of it. The website gives links and instructions so it's not a big deal if you'll use the program a lot. |
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I converted my mod files to mpg files. I tried importing them into Windows Movie Maker2 but got an error message. The message stated the files could not be imported, an interface has too many methods to fire events from. Any ideas??
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04-07-2006, 02:54 PM
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I converted my mod files to mpg files. I tried importing them into Windows Movie Maker2 but got an error message. The message stated the files could not be imported, an interface has too many methods to fire events from. Any ideas??
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Windows Movie Maker is not designed to edit MPEG2. Some people have claimed that they have done it by using the appropriate MPEG2 encoder but I was never successful. I use a different editor when dealing with MPEG2
You might read "Converting MPEG-2 Files for Importing" if you want to use Movie Maker: http://www.windowsmoviemakers.net/P...EG-2_Files.aspx
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04-17-2006, 11:33 PM
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btw there is a codec that can be purchased through Nvidia that works well with their video cards--it is a codec add-on to Windows Media Player that does allow .mod files renamed to .mpg to play very nicely--but you do have to buy it.
It is called PureVideo Decoder.
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06-23-2006, 04:01 PM
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Hi, I am completely new to this forum thing but I just had to register and say a massive "thank you" to all members who contributed to this what-ever-you-call-it.....( i think you call it a thread???) ha ha ha. Anyway, I have the Everio G Series Camcorder and I found this forum through google as I was having trouble like all of you were initially. I can't thank you enough! You have really helped immensely. Cheers. Snes
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06-24-2006, 10:18 PM
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I'm not amused at this .MOD format
For my needs, I love the camera...hate the .MOD format. I've read every post on this thread and it appears I have the unique problem of wrestling with this .MOD on a mac. It seems everyone else has one version of XP or the other and here I sit with my mac OSX.
I have spent 9 hours so far trying to simple edit my video. The garbage "Capty MPEG Edit Ex For Everio" that comes with the camera is utterly useless and takes FOREVER to combine clips or create Quicktime movies.
I have seen some advice on this and other threads and have tried what will work on a mac. Obviously .exe files will not help me. In any event, I dragged/dropped a .MOD file to my desktop where I renamed it .MPG and it worked...sort of. The video works but not the audio. I downloaded this AC3 audio codec for mac and installed it but it doesn't do any good and to my understanding according to the website I downloaded it from is that the AC3 audio codec is for an .AVI file only, at least on a mac.
Now here is my problem. I edit using Final Cut Pro HD. By changing the extension from .MOD to .MPG, I can import the file into FCPHD successfully, but again, without the audio. I'm so close I can taste it. If someone could let me in on the trick I need to perform to get this audio working, that would make my friggin' year. Apple offers MPG2 playback as an add-on for $20. WTF is that? I have Quicktime Pro and that is an add-on!?
Anyone have any suggestions? Thanks!!!!!
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06-25-2006, 11:43 AM
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Hey MiiRo, you are right. Editing .MOD files on a Mac is a difficult task. It's not even as easy to do on a Windows PC as it should be. JVC could do a better job at providing editing solutions but it is not all there fault either. The Mpeg2 format (what the .MOD files really are) is becoming the standard for tapeless camcorders. JVC, Panasonic and Sony all use Mpeg2 in there new solid state camcorders. Apple has yet to fully support this format and seems very resistant to do so.
Until they do, converting the .MOD files with MPEG Streamclip is the best option. Just use the Mac version.
The easiest way is to just convert the .MOD files to Quicktime. All that stuff about demuxing will give better results but you may not notice the difference. The important thing is to just be able to edit your video. You can worry about the complicated stuff later. |
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Thanks for clarifying. I downloaded the StreamClip and it works fine. Are there any hidden settings I need to manipulate to lessen quality loss? I demux to aiff and m2v and then import into FCP and it works. Is it that simple? I didn't mess around with any preferences in StreamClip or FCP. Also, when I import the m2v file, it's got both audio and visual so do I even need the aiff?
I guess my last question is...I have about five hundred clips that I need to run through this conversion. Is there a way to do multiple clips and let them convert overnight or do I have to do each one by hand?
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I'm glad you got it to work. Now that you are this far, just experiment with the settings and see if you like the results. That's the best way to learn anyway. Use a short clip so experiments will go faster.
Perhaps the .M2V file is just pulling in the .AIFF file with it. You can move the .AIFF to another folder to test if it's really needed.
To convert multiple files at once, you need to set up batch processing. Just drag the .MOD files into the batch list, set a destination folder, then click GO.
Good luck and have fun. I'm sure SteveNunez will give you more Mac specific information in the other thread.
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07-02-2006, 09:27 PM
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Everio parameter error
I can't move the files on my Everio over to my pc. It tells me I have a parameter error. Anu suggestions. I have tried two different computers? Any help would be much appreciated.
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I've seen quite a few posts about poor video quality on the computer and not being able to hear the audio. Here are some tips to make sure your videos look, and sound, just as good on your computer as they do on DVD.
As most of you know, the .MOD files are actually mpeg 2 video. To play the videos, you really need to rename the .MOD extension to .MPG so your computer can understand what it is. Renaming is also necessary because the camera starts back at MOV001.MOD when videos are erased. I use this handy, and free, renaming utility so I can rename many files at once.
File Renamer
To view the files properly, you need a good mpeg 2 codec. If you have a software DVD player, such as PowerDVD 5 NE (included with camera), then you have an mpeg 2 codec installed. If you don't have a software DVD player, then I suggest you install one. This is handy to test your authored and burnt DVDs without having to use a stand-alone DVD player. If you don't like PowerDVD 5 NE, check to see if your DVD burner came with another software player. Here are some links to commercial software DVD players.
CyberLink PowerDVD
Intervideo WinDVD
DVD X Player
You also have the option to download a free mpeg 2 codec but your results will very. If you simply don't want to install a software DVD player, then you will have to spend the time searching for free codecs and trying them out. Some are good and others horrible, so you may have to try a few.
Next you need an AC3 audio codec. Everio cameras record audio in Dolby AC3 format. Just download and install this great, and free, AC3 codec.
AC3Filter
Now on to viewing the video files. You can view mpeg 2 files from the software DVD players but this is a pain. DO NOT use Windows Media Player. It renders the video with skips and jaggy lines when there is motion. The best player for quickly viewing your files is Media Player Classic. It's fast, easy on system resources and doesn't have a bunch of crappy "features" you don't need. Oh, it's also free.
Media Player Classic
NOTE: Media Player Classic plays mpeg 2 and AC3 natively so you don't need to install either codec unless you wish to view files with other players.
This should get you up and running. If you have any problems, just post in this thread and I'll try to help you out. |
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ARe you trying to copy to your hard drive on the pc or cd/dvd? That error is more common with people trying to burn a file to a disk. Often it is caused by not choosing a write speed.
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07-08-2006, 11:19 PM
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I am trying to copy it to the hard drive. I connect the camcorder to the pc then open the file with the MOD files. I then try to move them over to the hard drive and that is when I get the parameter error! I have trid to drag and drop, copy, etc I and I get the same error every time.
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07-09-2006, 12:52 AM
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Komen1239, sometimes very long file path names can cause this error. Try saving the files to a short path such as C:\temp\. If that doesn't work, I cant think of what else it can be.
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09-02-2006, 07:09 PM
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Quality loss when editing/producing and burning to DVD
Hi everyone!
Firstly, I'd like to say what a friendly helpful bunch you are! So many tips and pieces of advice for everyone to try out.
Well, like one of the other guys, I feel that close I can almost taste success too! But not quite......
Firstly I'm using the software that came with the Everio - I thought that was sensible and most comatible (maybe I'm wrong LOL!).
I've put all my Everio video clips/images from my hols into Cyberlink Power Director NE 3.20.1619. Editing, joining clips together, adding music etc is fine. Then I go to "Produce" in the software to create a final edited MPG for each of my final edited clips. I use best quality MPEG2 when creating the file. All ok so far......
I then open Power Producer 2 Gold software to pull all my final edited MPEGs together. Each clip I produced in Power Director to basically be a chapter on the DVD. I then do a burn. Again all is fine...
When I play the DVD, quality is ok generally - until any views with panning in. Any movement of camera causes the image to become blurred and it almost looks like double vision. It's not good.
So then to test things, I then take an original MOD file from the Everio, rename it to MPG and put it straight onto the Power Producer 2 software and burn it to another DVD "as is". Watching this clip is PERFECT - no blurry vision on panning - it's just what I want - quality wise! Sadly it's unedited!
But of course I need to edit and add music etc using Power Director. So something is going wrong when creating a new MPG file in Power Director. I've tried all different settings in the software, creating new MPGs but I just cannot get the "raw" quality of the original. There must be a way of editing/joining clips without losing quality. Has anyone any ideas please? I'd be SO grateful.
Hope to hear from someone soon.
Thanks again for reading this.
Regards
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