can't import avi files. need help!

[JDK]

OK, this is wierd, I just posted a question 2 days ago about not being able
to import avi files into Movie Maker, which was helpfully answered by John
Inzer, and now the posts are gone! I needed to websites you suggested for
finding a codec?

 

[John Inzer]

OK, this is wierd, I just posted a question 2 days ago about not
being able to import avi files into Movie Maker, which was helpfully
answered by John Inzer, and now the posts are gone! I needed to
websites you suggested for finding a codec?

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GSpot
http://tinyurl.com/cjkta
or...
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Multimedia/Video/Encoders-Converter-DIVX-Related/GSpot.shtml

GSpot Super Quick Start
http://www.headbands.com/gspot/v26x/quick_start.html

Assessing Video Files and Codecs with GSpot
http://www.windowsmoviemakers.net/PapaJohn/68/Gspot.aspx

"What Exactly is 'Codec', and Why Would I Ever Need It?"
http://netforbeginners.about.com/od/multimedia/f/codec.htm

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John Inzer
Digital Media MVP

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[JDK]

Thank you. I'm sure I will be back with more questions, but I'll give this a
try.

 

[JDK]

OK, so I downloaded avs4you's video converter and converting the file to wmv
worked. But it has the watermark banner on it because I haven't activated it
yet. I just want to make sure this is what I want to do. Is buying the year
subscription to avs4you worth it or are there any other converters out there
I should try?

 

[John Inzer]

OK, so I downloaded avs4you's video converter and converting the file
to wmv worked. But it has the watermark banner on it because I
haven't activated it yet. I just want to make sure this is what I
want to do. Is buying the year subscription to avs4you worth it or
are there any other converters out there I should try?

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Sorry but I'm not familiar with avs4you's video converter...
apparently it was one of the Google ads that were placed
on one of the sites I posted for you. If it works for you and
you are willing to purchase it that would be your choice.

There are many different options available for converting
files and I suspect that just about everyone you ask would
give you a different answer.

Several options are offered on the following sites:

Movie Maker 2 - Importing AVI Files
http://www.papajohn.org/MM2-Importing-Video-AVI.html

Useful Programmes
http://www.myvideoproblems.com/WebPages/UsefulProgrammes.htm

Personally I think I would use GSpot to identify the
codec I needed to use the .avi file in movie maker.

Though Codec Packs are generally not recommended...
I've had success using K-Lite:

Download K-Lite Codec Pack
http://www.free-codecs.com/download/K_Lite_Codec_Pack.htm

Good luck with your choices...

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John Inzer
Digital Media MVP

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[Graham Hughes]

As there are so many free convertors on the market I'd second John's mention
to use the two links to find another one.
Personally I wouldn't bother adding any condecs to try to use the file in
movie maker, as it probalby won't use it
But I'd definately use Gspot to avicodec to find out what the file is first.

 

[JDK]

Great! Thanks for your help guys. I'll get back if I have any more problems.

 

[JDK]

Well, I used Windows Media Encoder to convert the file to wmv and I was able
to import it! It took forever, but it worked. The only thing is that it
broke the video up into a bunch of tiny clips, some only 2 seconds long. I
guess it doesn't really matter, but just wondering why it's doing that and if
there's any way to change it. Thanks again for all your help.

JDK

 

[John Inzer]

Well, I used Windows Media Encoder to convert the file to wmv and I
was able to import it! It took forever, but it worked. The only
thing is that it broke the video up into a bunch of tiny clips, some
only 2 seconds long. I guess it doesn't really matter, but just
wondering why it's doing that and if there's any way to change it.
Thanks again for all your help.

JDK

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When importing the .wmv into movie maker...
on the 'Import File" screen...try unchecking...
"Create clips for video files".

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John Inzer
Digital Media MVP

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[Graham Hughes]

I guess this was when importing into movie maker?
If so, there is a little check box
Creat clips for video files
Untick it and you'll get just one file.

 

[JDK]

Awesome. Thank you both!

I guess this was when importing into movie maker?
If so, there is a little check box
Creat clips for video files
Untick it and you'll get just one file.

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Graham Hughes
MVP Digital Media
www.myvideoproblems.com

 

[John Inzer]

Awesome. Thank you both!

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You're welcome.

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John Inzer
Digital Media MVP

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