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meandi

I am sooo... superdupermad right now.

I know it's probably me, and not my computer, who's doing the wrong thing, but I really feel like throwing my PC out the window right now. Is this the newbeginner-in-vidding-disease or something?

Let's get to the problem. I've tried to import AVI files to WMM. I KNOW that it is supposed to work - correct me if I'm wrong - but apparently, I need a certain codec, which I now know (after sitting here for like 2 hrs and googling "codec") means decompressor/compressor.
So yeah, finding a codec wasn't so hard. In fact, there are LOTS and lots to choose from. So I downloaded some codec I thought was good, but noooo. The program keep on giving me this....

....which says "You can't import the file C:\Documents and Settings\Johanna\Mina dokument\Mina videoklipp\BWO\...balbala.avi since the codec-file that is required to play the file isn't installed on your computer. Close and restart Windows Movie Maker if you've already got and installed the codec-file. Then try to import the file again".

The thing is,
1. I do not know which codec I need.
2. I do not know if I've already got it or not. WMM is put to self-install any codecs that is needed to decode a file.
3. The files that I can not import to WMM can easily be played in WMP...? How come?

HELP.
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Spiral Static · Intermediate Vidder Joined: 02 Apr 2006 Posts: 404

Go here: http://lostvideo.net/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=3869

And download the AVI FourCC code changer.
I know it's a Vegas tutorial, but I had the exact problem a while ago. When I changed the codec things for the files with that, it worked fine.

That is, if you haven't already tried that.
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Aislynn · Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2006 2:36 am Post subject:

Have you got the DivX codecs? http://www.divx.com/divx/windows/codec/

I know it looks like you have to buy something but you don't, you don't have to take the free DivX Pro trial or buy anything -- at least that was how it was when I installed it in mine.

I've heard of a LOT of people who have trouble getting AVI to work in WMM but I haven't had any trouble with it on either of my computers and they both had the DivX codec and player installed (sometimes the player will play files that WMP can't, so I've found it handy though you have the option to not install it as well).

Whenever I play anything in AVI in my WMP, a little suitcase looking thing with an X on it pops into the system tray next to the clock. I was curious so I clicked it and found that it was the DivX codec, managing my AVI settings... So I know that DivX definitely handles AVI.

Good luck, hon!

Let us know how it goes!

meandi · Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2006 1:57 pm Post subject:

Okay, now I've installed DivX (and it shows when I play an AVI file in WMP) and I have also changed the FourCC code of the files I want to import through the program SS gave me.
But it keeps on giving me this;

I don't understand what the computer is telling me... gaaah! Haha

What am I doing wrong? Since I installed the DivX it has changed, it actually tries to do something, but I can't figure out why the PC is looking for a "document viewer"? What is happeniiiiiing?

Confused.
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Polarbear · Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2006 2:38 pm Post subject:

I have no clue :/ The best site for codecs though is: http://www.free-codecs.com/
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PsychoCynic · Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2006 2:50 pm Post subject:

Johanna, I've got the EXACT same problem with WMM. I don't know how to fix it. It's really a pain in my butt. So I've been using WMV files all this time. If you want a certain clip in WMV, I can probably (not guaranteed, though) get it for. But, of course, the quality isn't going to be as crystal clear and lovely as .AVIs, unfortunately!

I also have a question of my own. I got the FourCC Code Changer that Spiral Static suggested. However, I use WMM, not Vegas.

When I clicked on the link SS gave, I got this:

meandi · Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2006 2:51 pm Post subject:

But I'm just SOOO frustrated right now. I did this great thing last night with WMM and suddenly, TODAY, I can't even oopen the project. Though, I can open other projects... I don't undertand a thing.
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meandi · Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2006 2:55 pm Post subject:

This is just... WEIRD. Now I can't even look at the stupid Video Effects because it keeps on looking for this Document Viewer thing! has anyone had this problem before? Help!

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Spiral Static · Intermediate Vidder Joined: 02 Apr 2006 Posts: 404

Spiral Static · Intermediate Vidder Joined: 02 Apr 2006 Posts: 404

meandi · Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2006 5:50 pm Post subject:

Wiie! Hihi. I did it! I fixed it and now I won't have to hospitalise myself. Haha

Turned out like this. Comments are VERY welcome. (and sorry for using the PotC-song to THIS, but... well. It fit very well.)

http://media.putfile.com/BWO-video-av-Johanna
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