bryantpb
Why is it sometimes necessary to use the "windows media codec" setting for
instead of the built in video codec. What exactly is this "windows media codec" setting and what does it do that the built in one may not do?
What does it provide?
Need an explanation as this may be some of my video and audio problems?
instead of the built in video codec. What exactly is this "windows media codec" setting and what does it do that the built in one may not do?
What does it provide?
Need an explanation as this may be some of my video and audio problems?
Posted Tue 17 Apr 07 @ 1:24 am
sbangs
.wma i belive
Posted Tue 17 Apr 07 @ 12:54 pm
bryantpb
But I have seen recomendations that Windows media codec be place with other extensions as well. Is it because if the extensions play in WMP, then those same ext. must play under the WMP codec?
Posted Wed 18 Apr 07 @ 12:33 am
cstoll
The internal VDJ video decoder DOES NOT support all codec types. If you are using a unique codec like the 3ivX codec then you must leverage the abilities of the Windows MediaPlayer for playing files encoded with that codec. This is because, again; VDJ's Video decoder can not decode a 3ivX file. This is the purpose of using the Windows MediaPlayer video decoder option.
So take this scenario -- I have both DivX and 3ivX encoded files which typically carry the .avi extension. Now, I know that 3ivX can't be decoded by the Video decoder so I would change the .avi extension to use Windows MediaPlayer video decoder. I would also install the 3ivX and DivX decoders so Windows Media Player will be able to play the files. I also have mpeg2 videos which can be decoded by the VDJ Video decoder and these files are typically named with the .mpg extension so in I would set that extension to use VDJ's video decoder.
I hope this helps clear up your question.
So take this scenario -- I have both DivX and 3ivX encoded files which typically carry the .avi extension. Now, I know that 3ivX can't be decoded by the Video decoder so I would change the .avi extension to use Windows MediaPlayer video decoder. I would also install the 3ivX and DivX decoders so Windows Media Player will be able to play the files. I also have mpeg2 videos which can be decoded by the VDJ Video decoder and these files are typically named with the .mpg extension so in I would set that extension to use VDJ's video decoder.
I hope this helps clear up your question.
Posted Wed 18 Apr 07 @ 1:01 am
bryantpb
So are you saying,"
If I have an avi file that does NOT play with the VDJ decoder, but plays in Windows media, then that means the windows media decoder put after the avi extension in VDJ will allow VDJ to play it?
Is this correct?
If so, then I think I got it.
If I have an avi file that does NOT play with the VDJ decoder, but plays in Windows media, then that means the windows media decoder put after the avi extension in VDJ will allow VDJ to play it?
Is this correct?
If so, then I think I got it.
Posted Wed 18 Apr 07 @ 8:10 am
cstoll
Yes
Posted Wed 18 Apr 07 @ 1:23 pm
bryantpb
Okay, then why isn't my VDJ playing avi files, wmv, or vob files when they do in Windows media?
Posted Fri 20 Apr 07 @ 7:39 am
cstoll
bryantpb wrote :
Okay, then why isn't my VDJ playing avi files, wmv, or vob files when they do in Windows media?
Make sure you choose the Media Player Video decoder and not the one for audio.
Also, make sure in the Video tab the Hardware accelerate and decode while hidden are checked.
cstoll
Posted Sat 21 Apr 07 @ 5:33 am
bryantpb
hmmm, ok, thanx, but what DOES the "decode while hidden" DO?
Posted Mon 23 Apr 07 @ 4:43 pm
GaryBr
I think it fully decodes the file before you start playing it, ie. it is 'hidden'
That way when it comes to playing out the file live, it should be a smoother playback which is also better for scratching videos.
It does use more system resources though.
Gary
That way when it comes to playing out the file live, it should be a smoother playback which is also better for scratching videos.
It does use more system resources though.
Gary
Posted Tue 24 Apr 07 @ 4:19 pm