MM2 makes type 1 DV-AVI files and MM1 makes type 2.

Apparently most software, with some exceptions. can handle either type. I'm looking for two things:

1 - What are the software packages that can't handle one type and need the other. So far I have only two:

- Pinnacle Studio 8 needs type 2
- IrfanView's multimedia utility that saves each frame as a BMP can only do it with type 2

2 - When looking at a DV-AVI file, how does one tell which type it is? I haven't seen it listed as part of the properties in any of the viewers that I use.


PapaJohn

Vegas Video 3 works with Type-2 DV files. Vegas 4 works with both Type-1 and Type-2.

Thanks a lot Digger,

It's sinking in a bit. I updated the bottom of the Saving Movies... General
page of www.papajohn.org

I went with the Microsoft way of the clues to use to tell the difference
between a type I and II DV-AVI file when looking at it. Everyone can look at
the properties, but not everyone has GSpot.

You're right about the confusion. We all talk about types I and II as if we
can easily tell them apart, but other than you and Microsoft, I didn't get
anyone else who knew how to tell, and who would respond with some helpful
info.

PapaJohn

Hmmm...good info. Wish I had thought of it myself. I sorta gave up using
the advanced summary tab when I began working with mpeg layered encoders.
The info you have provided, via MS, will no doubt prove helpful to us all,
and you sir, deserve a medal for all your continued patience, perserverence,
and willingness to help others.

Thank you for all of your continued hard work and good will,

--
Digger

PapaJohn wrote:
> Thanks a lot Digger,
>
> It's sinking in a bit. I updated the bottom of the Saving Movies...
> General page of www.papajohn.org
>
> I went with the Microsoft way of the clues to use to tell the
> difference between a type I and II DV-AVI file when looking at it.
> Everyone can look at the properties, but not everyone has GSpot.
>
> You're right about the confusion. We all talk about types I and II as
> if we can easily tell them apart, but other than you and Microsoft, I
> didn't get anyone else who knew how to tell, and who would respond
> with some helpful info.
>
> PapaJohn

> I went with the Microsoft way of the clues to use to tell the difference
> between a type I and II DV-AVI file when looking at it. Everyone can look
at
> the properties, but not everyone has GSpot.

Does this only work in XP? If so, mentioning Digger's GSpot technique
would be useful.

The note I got from Microsoft mentioned checking in XP, but didn't say it
was limited to that. I'll see what is looks like in Windows 98 and add GSpot
if needed - or expand the method to include others. Maybe people with
Windows Me and 2000 can help here.

And thanks for the note Digger!!

PapaJohn.

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> > I went with the Microsoft way of the clues to use to tell the difference
> > between a type I and II DV-AVI file when looking at it. Everyone can
look
> at
> > the properties, but not everyone has GSpot.
>
> Does this only work in XP? If so, mentioning Digger's GSpot technique
> would be useful.
>
>