DVCPROHD files only show up as white frames in Video Pro X 4

perrylancaster wrote on 11/27/2012, 1:45 PM

I am able to import quicktime files in DVCPROHD into Video Pro X 4 but all of the frames are white.

What is going on? and what codec do I need I thought Video Pro X 4 supported this format

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johnebaker wrote on 11/27/2012, 4:09 PM

On page 16 of the installed pdf manual you will find the videoformats that Video Pro X 4 supports - DVCPROHD does not appear in the list.

You will need to use a converter for to produce a compatible file format - did one come with the camera software?

John

perrylancaster wrote on 11/27/2012, 4:41 PM

No I don't have a camera It is footage I got from a friend but is in Quicktime format and even quicktime cant play it

But actually on the ads for Video Pro X 4 it say it supports this format. I will have to find footage elsewhere from someone who uses a PC not a Mac

Thanks

johnebaker wrote on 11/27/2012, 4:55 PM

Video Pro X supports Quicktime (MOV) files which contain any of the supported codecs inside - HD MOV files usually have the H.264 video codec inside which is supported.

MOV is a container format and can have any video and audio codecs inside it - in the case of the file(s) you have they have the DVCProHD format inside which is not supported as standard.

The Magix website says - MAGIX Video Pro X4 ...... optionally with all professional video formats such as DVCPRO, AVC-Intra

There is an activation fee for the DVCPro codec - see here (in the small print at the bottom). Did VPX 4 prompt you to activate the codec when you tried to import the video file?

John

perrylancaster wrote on 11/27/2012, 5:12 PM

Hi John

No it did not I am downloading some free HD video files now to see if they work but thanks for the link I will check that out and see how much the charge is and if it is worth it

Thanks

Perry

perrylancaster wrote on 11/27/2012, 5:14 PM

Hi John

I now see it in the fine print do you know where I can go to get the fee based codecs?

Thanks Perry

johnebaker wrote on 11/27/2012, 5:44 PM

Hi Perry

Good question - I cannot find anywhere to get the codec from

John

perrylancaster wrote on 11/27/2012, 5:51 PM

HI John

Since I do testing for Magix I will do some major beating up to find out where to get it and will let you know on this thread.

Cheers

Perry

perrylancaster wrote on 11/28/2012, 11:39 AM

Hi John

Well I spoke to Magix sales here in the US and they did not know anything about this codec

apairently they don't sell it but the P2 .MXF files will work in both VPX4 and Sequoia.

Tim Dolbear will be back from vacation tomorrow and I will speak to him about this and see

what I can find out and let you know. A fine example of one hand not talking to the other

Cheers

Perry