Preview Problems (Vegas 6.0)

lynit · Post by **lynit** » Mon Apr 02, 2007 8:34 am

Hey guys =)

I've got a strange problem here. I'm using Vegas to make an AMV, but the problem is, when I load my clips into the timeline, it doesn't show up in the preview panel! I can hear the audio and everything, but no video. I don't know if it has anything to do with the encoding settings, as I loaded up an AMV I had on my comp and it previewed fine.

So yeah. Does anybody know about this problem?

lynit · Post by **lynit** » Mon Apr 02, 2007 8:38 am

Oh yeah and the videos that don't work have the video described as 'Stream attributes could not be determined'

Minion · Post by **Minion** » Mon Apr 02, 2007 8:39 am

what codec are your clips?

lynit · Post by **lynit** » Mon Apr 02, 2007 8:45 am

They're Xvid, I think.

Minion · Post by **Minion** » Mon Apr 02, 2007 8:51 am

do not edit with xvid or divx.
re-encode them to lagarith in virtualdubmod

and as a bonus tip, edit with WAV, not mp3

Willen · Post by **Willen** » Tue Apr 03, 2007 6:52 am

It's possible to edit with XviD files by modifying them, but I don't recommend doing so. Converting them as clips (instead of converting whole videos) in VirtualDub(Mod) to Lagarith or Huffyuv is the preferred method.

lynit · Post by **lynit** » Tue Apr 03, 2007 8:43 am

It's possible to edit with XviD files by modifying them, but I don't recommend doing so. Converting them as clips (instead of converting whole videos) in VirtualDub(Mod) to Lagarith or Huffyuv is the preferred method.

Actually, that's another question I had. I know if I use clips instead of full episodes, there'll be less strain on my HD (so little space! >.<). But my question is; how do I make them as clips? How do I cut certain parts out and stuff?

JaddziaDax · Post by **JaddziaDax** » Tue Apr 03, 2007 9:10 am

use these buttons to mark off the beginning and the end of your clip

also go to "audio"->"stream"->"stream list"->"Disable stream" and that will cut off the audio so you can save more room that way

lynit · Post by **lynit** » Wed Apr 04, 2007 7:10 pm

Awesome! Thank you guys! I can finally start an AMV now!!!!