Importing Video

[SCY]

I am trying to import video that is stored on my computer as an MPEG file
into MM. When I select the file, the download progress bar appears and
counts down the seconds and percentage left. It then stops at 101% and
freezes. I'm forced to control+alt+delete to end the program. I can't find
an easy-to-use free converter either. Any ideas?

 

[John Inzer]

I am trying to import video that is stored on my computer as an MPEG
file into MM. When I select the file, the download progress bar
appears and counts down the seconds and percentage left. It then
stops at 101% and freezes. I'm forced to control+alt+delete to end
the program. I can't find an easy-to-use free converter either. Any
ideas?

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Maybe these articles will offer some ideas:

Movie Maker 2 - Importing MPEG Files
http://tinyurl.com/eajjh
or...
http://www.papajohn.org/MM2-Importing-Video-MPEG2.html

File type compatibility with Movie Maker
http://tinyurl.com/v8tee
or...
http://www.myvideoproblems.com/Tutorials/MovieMaker/File_type_compatibility.htm

Which file type should I use in Movie Maker?
http://tinyurl.com/6n66g3
or...
http://www.myvideoproblems.com/Tutorials/MovieMaker/WhichFileTypeInMovieMaker.htm

 

[Saga]

Just as an extra remark. I also have MPG files and followed the instructions on
the link provided by John:

http://www.papajohn.org/MM2-Importing-Video-MPEG2.html

Specifically, I installed the Panasonic DV Codec and VirtualDub-MPEG2.

O...M...G!!!

The conversion was as easy as it gets! Worked perfectly!

The only caveat: Make sure you select the Panasonc DV codec in VirtualDub
MPEG2 before you begin the conversion process.

John and PapaJohn: Thank you for sharing this info!

Saga

 

[John Inzer]

Just as an extra remark. I also have MPG files and followed the
instructions on the link provided by John:

http://www.papajohn.org/MM2-Importing-Video-MPEG2.html

Specifically, I installed the Panasonic DV Codec and VirtualDub-MPEG2.

O...M...G!!!

The conversion was as easy as it gets! Worked perfectly!

The only caveat: Make sure you select the Panasonc DV codec in
VirtualDub MPEG2 before you begin the conversion process.

John and PapaJohn: Thank you for sharing this info!

Saga

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Odds are that we have to get it right once in a while )

Thanks for the update.

 

[Graham Hughes]

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Odds are that we have to get it right once in a while )

Thanks for the update.

That's it for this year then!!!!!!!!!!!