have I got a bad codec and how do I change it?

[chris langham]

Hi all,
I have captured DV camcorder footage (type-2) to my hard drive (using Videostudio 8). Now I am trying to save as divX with mpeg layer-3 sound.

Every time I try this Videostudio either shuts down or gives an error, but if I convert to divX and keep sound as PCM then no errors.
So I'm guessing the problem is the mpeg layer-3 codec??

Is there any way I can check or replace this codec, or perhaps there's something else I'm doing wrong?

ps. I've found a method of adding a dropped frame counter to Videostudio 7 or 8 if anybody is interested.

[deckard8]

Showshifter checks and disables corrupt/faulty codecs. Download the trial.
May fix the problem.

[p_l]

ps. I've found a method of adding a dropped frame counter to Videostudio 7 or 8 if anybody is interested.

Do tell.

[Baldrick]

have you tried the lame mp3 acm codec?

[djmattyb]

[chris langham]

This is the bit I found to add a dropped Framec ounter in Videostudio 7 and 8. Both work great.
Thanks for the suggestions so far, you're more help than Ulead seem to be.
I'll try the codec checkers and reply later.


Videostudio 7
As follows:

1. Locate HerCap.ini file in the C:\Documents and Settings\All
Users\Application Data\Ulead Systems\Ulead VideoStudio\7.0;

2. Open HerCap.ini file and add "ShowFrameNumber=1" below [CAPTURE_SETTING]
section.

As follows:

[CAPTURE_SETTING]
ShowFrameNumber=1

3. Close and Save the ini file;

4. Launch VideoStudio 7 and go to Capture stage;

5. You will see the drop frame counter.

Note: 1024x768 display area will make the drop-frame counter not show very well on the Option Panel; however, you still can see it.

The drop-frame counter will be showed completely when the display area is changed to 1280x1024."


Videostudio 8
Go to the Documents & Settings/All Users/Application Data/Ulead Systems/Video Studio 8 directory.

(Notice that Application Data is a hidden folder. To make it viewable change the Folder options )
Now open the UVS.INI with an Editor and scroll down to [Information] and change the Show Drop Frame Counter from =0 to =1
Save the changes.

The counter will appear in the Information panel when you enter capture mode and your camera is connected and recognized.