converting avi file using canopus dv converter for CCE

[troyvcd1]

I copied a dvd using my camcorder as a passthrough to my computer. The resulting avi file was about 30gb. I believe this is a type 1 avi file and I need to convert it using the canopus dv codec converter. Then I can use this file in CCE. When I try to convert the file gets to be about 5.5gb and the converter stops. I tried using all the canopus output options and nothing works. Has anyone encountered a problem like this. Also is there any better way to use an avi file in CCE other than having to go through this converting process.

[jnk76]

I have had same problem. I have a home movie that is about 8 GB in avi format and I can not convert it so CCE will recognize. I was only able to use TMGEnc. Why are you playing DVD through camcorder to record on Computer?? The only thing I can think of is you do not have a DVD Rom or writer but then why even do what you have done so far since you can't do anything with the file?? Or just playing around.

[troyvcd1]

Ya i dont have a dvd rom. I was basically just playing around but now I want to know what is wrong.

[troyvcd1]

I was reading around and I think that this canopus software has some issues with windows xp. Is there any other converters around or some way to use this avi file in CCE. I heard somewhere where there is a free type1 to type2 avi converter from ulead. Does anyone know where I can find this on their website.

[jnk76]

Don't know about the ulead one but there is one you can try in tools section of this web site. Just look to your left.

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[troyvcd1]

I see this converter in the tools. It seems like it is from ulead. I will try it tonight. Does anyone know how i can make a type 1 avi file work in CCE.

[rob1]

You could always frame serve it using avisynth, but that's going to slow things down - unless you're planning on filtering the video and thus the loss of speed is worth the effort.

I thought CCE took type 1 directly with no need to convert (never done type 1 myself)? I assume you've already tried that.

The other option I know of off hand requires recapturing- use DVIO (freeware- http://www.carr-engineering.com/dvio.htm) which can capture as either type 1 or 2. It's what I've always used with my canopus advc, as I use avisynth/vdub and thus need to capture as type 2. For future reference, it's the option I'd go with if you need type 2 avi capture from a firewire. Free, easy on the system resources, and idiot proof.