Forcing software to use specific DV codec?

[Colmino]

Okay, so it's a good idea to choose wisely when it comes to DV codecs. Got that much.

How?

Let's say.. I've got the MS codec from who knows where, the Canopus codec from tools, and the Sony codec (I assume, since I don't know how to check!) from installing a Vegas Video demo. How could I tell Vegas Video (not really, since I won't be using it), Adobe Premiere, or DVD Maestro to use my codec of choice? (This would be for decoding as well as encoding to DV, of course.)

An obvious answer might be to find a way to uninstall the undesired codecs so the software has zero choice but to use the remaining one. Har har. If there's a way to do that for the MS codec, maybe it would work. But who really knows?

[awlchu]

If it is a directshow filter, you would set it's merit higher than the other DV filters. Then log out and then back in and the merit should be reset for you.

[racer-x]

Some S/W will let you choose (Not All) in the export settings under "Compressor". For instance, AE will but Premiere wont.

[Colmino]

Well that sucks, because between those two, Premiere is the only one I've gotten to work. AE exits like a light switch whenever I try to import anything.

So I need to figure out how to uninstall certain DV codecs.

Plus, I haven't a clue where to go to set DV codec merits higher. ;P

[BJ_M]

depends which version of adobe you have -- 6.5 you have to do hand stands to change the codec of choice - then change it back for other operations (its a huge issue) , with adobe pro im not sure , i think you have to use the MC bult in one . or it would use the matrox or canopus one if you use thier hardware (im not really sure on this so dont quote me - i dont use adobe premiere pro)

With vegas you can choose in options which you would like -- built in or external ..

[racer-x]

If all you are doing is conversion, then use VirtualDub mod. It will let you save as an avi with any DV codec you have installed (except MS). The best thing it it's free!

[mjliteman]

When you start Premiere 6.5 it allows you to choose a preset editing mode. Don't select any of those. Choose Custom which will take you to a dialogue which lets you choose, guess what, custom settings. Under Video there is a drop-down menu with 3 options: DV, Video for Windows, Quicktime. Choose Video for Windows and under that is another drop-down menu displaying your installed codecs for that mode. There you will see many more options for codecs than you will under DV mode. Select whichever DV codec you wish. Also, uncheck "Recompress." Now everything will render to that codec within the timeline. Remember that when you export the timeline you can change the settings again because the export goes back to the original files stored on you HD to make the exported file.

The problem with using Video for Windows is that it does not allow you to preview on you camera deck or record to it. That's only allowed in the DV mode. If you want to later record to your DV camera/deck, close out, start up Premiere again in DV mode, import your exported file, place it in the timeline (DON'T DO ANY EDITS), then you can record it to your camera/deck with the higher quality codec you prefer.

I have no idea about Premiere Pro, but I think this issue may have been addressed in PPro. Check the PPro forums over at Adobe Support. Hope this helps.

MJ