Programs do not recognize files from my SONY DVD Handy Cam

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Debbie - 25 Aug 2005 19:55 GMT

I want to edit my video but the only program that recognizes the file is the
one that came with it. The program is not very good and I would like to use
another one but can't. I've tried adobe and movie maker but none work. I
can play the DVD on Media Player. Can anyone help?

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Cari (MS-MVP) - 25 Aug 2005 20:27 GMT

What are the file extensions in question? VOB? If VOB, you can edit with
Cyberlink's PowerDirector and/or Intervideo's WinDVD Creator.
(www.gocyberlink.com and www.intervideo.com). Or you can convert the VOB to
AVI files and import them into Windows Movie Maker.

See PapaJohn's website at www.papajohn.org
and Graham Hughes' website at: www.myvideoproblems.co.uk

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>I want to edit my video but the only program that recognizes the file is
>the
> one that came with it. The program is not very good and I would like to
> use
> another one but can't. I've tried adobe and movie maker but none work. I
> can play the DVD on Media Player. Can anyone help?

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Debbie - 25 Aug 2005 23:29 GMT

I think they are called VRO files

> What are the file extensions in question? VOB? If VOB, you can edit with
> Cyberlink's PowerDirector and/or Intervideo's WinDVD Creator.
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> > another one but can't. I've tried adobe and movie maker but none work. I
> > can play the DVD on Media Player. Can anyone help?

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Graham Hughes - 26 Aug 2005 14:39 GMT

They will be vob files.
Along with Cari's suggestions, I recommend using Ulead videostudio 9. You
can import the vob directly to the programme and edit it, then output to
whatever you like.
Bear in mind these cams are designed for record and play, so you don't get
the functionality or quality when editing as you would if you had chosen
minidv.

Graham

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>I think they are called VRO files
>
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>> > can play the DVD on Media Player. Can anyone help?

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Monte Comeau - 24 Oct 2005 02:22 GMT

> Bear in mind these cams are designed for record and play, so you don't get
> the functionality or quality when editing as you would if you had chosen
> minidv.
>
> Graham

I am looking for a digital video camera right now...I do want to do a lot of
editing with the finished product.

Are you saying I should opt for one with miiDV rather than DVD media?

Thanks

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Trevor L. - 24 Oct 2005 05:03 GMT

> I am looking for a digital video camera right now...I do want to do a
> lot of editing with the finished product.
>
> Are you saying I should opt for one with miiDV rather than DVD media?

Monte
I recently bought a minidv camera (Panasonic GS-35).

I find that you can download in full dv-avi - apparently the format with
least (if any) loss of quality. This requires 4GB per 18 minutes. You can
then convert to other formats - the software supplied with my camera only
allows MPEG1, but it looks OK so far, and uses less space.

You can edit to your heart's content. In fact, I haven't found the time to
do all that I want to do - I sometimes film the ground or jump around too
much between takes !

Another option that has now come onto the market (at least here in
Australia) is recording direct to hard disk. The ones I have seen advertised
have 20 or 30 GB disks, so 20GB would hold 90 minutes at the same quality,
50% more than a single minidv tape at standard quality. (30 GB would be 105
minutes). But the ads I have seen say up to 10.5 hours so I don't know what
quality that is.

If you haven't already invested $1000 (as I did) it may be worth a look at
these types of cameras.

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Monte Comeau - 24 Oct 2005 06:01 GMT

Thanks for the info...
I went and got the Sony DCR-DVD403 DVD
A bit pricy but it is what I wanted....I have Adobe Premiere Elements and it
will edit the video format from this camera so I think I will be happy.

>> I am looking for a digital video camera right now...I do want to do a
>> lot of editing with the finished product.
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> If you haven't already invested $1000 (as I did) it may be worth a look at
> these types of cameras.

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Trevor L. - 24 Oct 2005 07:02 GMT

Monte,
Just out of interest.

Is the DVD written by the camera read-only or read-write?

If read-only, then I guess you have to create a new DVD after you edit it.
Although it would also mean you would have a permanent copy.

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> Thanks for the info...
> I went and got the Sony DCR-DVD403 DVD
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>> Trevor L.
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Monte Comeau - 24 Oct 2005 16:58 GMT

You can use either the -R, +R or +RW discs with this camera. There is an
option to finalize the disc so you cannot write to it again or you can leave
it open. I plan on using the +RW so I can use them repeatedly in the
camera and transfer to regular DVD or hard drive.

The new version of Adobe Premiere Elements will edit any
format....apparently.
Do you see any problem with editing files created on DVD?

QUOTE BELOW FROM ADOBE

Grab from virtually any media device
Use the new Media Downloader to import video, audio, and still images from
virtually any device, including DV and DVD camcorders, unprotected DVDs,
digital still cameras, MPEG-4 video recorders, and cell phones.

> Monte,
> Just out of interest.
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>>> Trevor L.
>>> Website: http://tandcl.homemail.com.au

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Trevor L. - 25 Oct 2005 02:27 GMT

> You can use either the -R, +R or +RW discs with this camera. There
> is an option to finalize the disc so you cannot write to it again or
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>>>> Trevor L.
>>>> Website: http://tandcl.homemail.com.au

Monte,
I see Graham has replied.

He will have much more knowledge than I

I see no problem in editing from DVD, although Graham seems to like dv-avi

Good Luck and Have Fun

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MP66 - 30 Oct 2005 02:36 GMT

Monte,
Have you had success getting Adobe Elements to read right from the DVD that
you created in the Sony camera ?
I was thniking of trying this approach and just bought the software.
Figured I asked before I unwrap it.

MP.

> You can use either the -R, +R or +RW discs with this camera. There is an
> option to finalize the disc so you cannot write to it again or you can leave
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> >>> Trevor L.
> >>> Website: http://tandcl.homemail.com.au

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Monte Comeau - 30 Oct 2005 03:17 GMT

I have not had the chance to try it yet. Just got camera yesterday. I will
be trying this tonight and get back to you.
The promo from Adobe actually has the Sony DVD camcorder in the ad so I am
certain it will work!

I will let you know later...

> Monte,
> Have you had success getting Adobe Elements to read right from the DVD
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>> >>> Trevor L.
>> >>> Website: http://tandcl.homemail.com.au

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