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a friend’s problem
my friend is using vegas pro and asked me if i know why this problem is happening, and i have no idea. Here’s his messages:
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Im trying to put together a vid using clips from my friends Digital Camera.
Problem is when i put it into the timeline, only the audio shows up.second:
Well, the vid was already uploaded on my PC a while ago.
So when i try to put it into the timeline, only a sound bar appears. No video whatsoever.
The preview box is black, and i can only hear the video. Can’t see it.Playing the video on WMP or VLC you can see the video clearly.
I think there is a problem with the .avi fromats when it comes to Vegas Pro. Maybe i need to download a codec ?____________________________________________________
Avi files work fine when I edit them, Im not sure what’s wrong with his.
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2 Replies
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It’s actually an MJPEG file which is why Vegas doesn’t see the video.
Here’s two things to try.
#1. Open the file in VirtualDub and re-save it (under a different name). Use “Direct Stream Copy” mode so that it doesn’t get re-compressed.
#2. If that doesn’t work, you’ll need to buy a codec.
The two recommended ones (both around $20) are from Morgan Multimedia and MainConcept. -
You need an mjpeg codec on your computer to view it.
To Quote Edward Troxel:
If Vegas cannot see your video it simply means the proper codec has not been installed. The first step is to use something like GSpot to determine what codec was used. Next locate, download, and install that codec.
However, you’re saying “But other programs can see the video fine!” Here’s an answer as to why that may be happening:
Vegas does not use the Directshow subsystem for codec management because of reliability issues with Directshow. Fully implemented codecs for Windows work with Vegas.
So… if Windows Media Player can see it fine but Vegas can’t, odds are that you have a Directshow codec installed. One possible solution would be to use something like VirtualDub to convert from the Directshow codec to something that Vegas can read.
Now for the solution, thanks to Edward again for previous post:
If you can’t open .avi files created by still cameras, you will need to install an MJPEG codec that Vegas can talk to. This is a good option that I know has been used by many people:https://www.morgan-multimedia.com/ubb/forum1/clicks_db/download.asp?file=m3jpegv3.exe
(Costs $20 at: https://www.morgan-multimedia.com/buyitV3.htm)
or https://www.mainconcept.com/products.shtml has one for $19
Here’s a possible free one:
https://www.free-codecs.com/download/Midvid_JPEG_Video_Codec.htmWithout an MJPEG codec of some sort, Vegas cannot read those files. MainConcept also has one that is inexpensive and good quality; others can be obtained from Morgan Multimedia or Matrox.
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