 bernhtp
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AVCHD support
Posted: 05 May 2007 07:21 PM |
I have MM via Vista Ultimate and it does not appear to have support for the AVCHD codec. AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition) already has several cameras using it from Sonya and Panasonic and has been available since last Sept, so it seems strange that MM has no support for it yet. When can we expect this as I was surprised that Microsoft brand new OS in the "Ultimate" version did not support a major new standard?
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bernhtp
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Re: AVCHD support
Posted: 12 May 2007 10:38 AM |
First, in the import dialog MM does not include .m2ts (AVCHD files) in its filtered view of video files. When you change the filter to all files (*.*), it lets you select them for import but you then immediately get a dialog box that says:
"The file C:\video\5-4-2007\20070504185233.m2ts cannot be imported because the codec required to play the file is not installed on your computer. If you have already tried to download and install the codec, close and restart Windows Movie Maker, and then try to import the file again."
Again, the problem is that lack of codec support in MM for AVCHD video files. I certainly would have better understood this several months ago when AVCHD was pretty new, but not now, especially with the new Vista Ultimate edition that purports an identity as the latest and greatest in media.
BTW, I have a Sony HDR-SR1 (30GB hard disk and 1080i hidef). It's a great camera. Since its introduction last Sept, several other AVCHD camcorders from both Sony and Panasonic (the two collaborators on the AVCHD spec) have been released. AVCHD has far better compression (relative to quality) as it uses the mpeg4 codec instead of the mpeg2 codec used by HDV.
Wikipedia on AVCHD
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bernhtp
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Re: AVCHD support
Posted: 15 May 2007 06:17 PM |
| Thanks. I previously saw this, but it's a bit too tedious for my tastes. I've been (down)-coverting the m2ts files to mpeg2 via the built-in tool (simply select any number of files and wait) and then edit with WMM. I've been considering getting one of the editors that natively support AVCHD such as Vegas 7.0e or Pinnacle, but have been hoping for support in WMM, which is simple and fits my needs otherwise. |
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bernhtp
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Re: AVCHD support
Posted: 16 May 2007 04:13 PM |
| It would be helpful if Microsoft announced their intentions here, e.g., if AVCHD support is imminent, later this year, much later, or no plans. AVCHD has enormous advantages in compression (at a given quality level) and this is important to the growing number of HDD and solid-state-memory-based camcorders, which are becoming far more desireable and common given the product direction of Sony and Panasonic. You have no idea how happy I am to be finally rid of tape. |
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Re: AVCHD support
Posted: 17 May 2007 01:30 PM |
The response back is that AVCHD is not currently supported (we knew that) but that it could be supported if a DirectShow filter was created by someone. So far it's only been discussed but there are no concrete plans.
In the meantime, the Movie Maker team is working on bug fixes to coincide with the first Vista SP. |
Blaine
Movie Maker (Custom Titles, Effects. etc.)
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raffip
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| Joined: 23 May 2007 |
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Re: AVCHD support
Posted: 23 May 2007 01:51 PM |
Hey guys, just wanted to let you know that if you purchase the full version of PowerDVD Deluxe, it comes with a codec for the Sony .m2ts file. I have a Sony SR1 and was able to import a video into Movie Maker and play it. The codec is pretty cool, I was even able to play these videos in Picasa
Also, the new NERO has support for these files as well, but their codec is not as good. The video was very slow and jumpy on my machine.
The PowerDVD codec seems to be a little more robust and faster but i have seen it get jumpy from time to time as well. Oh well, not much I can do before I buy a nice Dual Core system. But until then, I can deal with it. At least now I have more choices.
Hope this helps. |
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bernhtp
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Re: AVCHD support
Posted: 25 May 2007 08:28 PM |
Does the PowerDVD codec allow you to save in m2ts/avchd format?
My T7200 Core Duo 2.0ghz laptop with graphics acceleration does a good job at keeping up with the codec in the standard Sony utilities. |
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greenman
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Re: AVCHD support
Posted: 19 Nov 2007 10:19 PM |
I have the powerDVD codec installed - i can import and view AVCHD files.
However, when i attempt to export a WMV9 movie - it fails with no error message.
I simply get a .wmv file that is 6KB in size.
has anyone successfully edited and created a movie based on AVCHD video?
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raffip
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Re: AVCHD support
Posted: 20 Nov 2007 06:43 PM |
Sorry for not replying sooner. I have since moved away from Movie Maker. There are a couple really good prodcuts out now. Pinnacle Studio Ultimate v11 and Sony Vegas 8.0. Both support editing AVCHD and .m2ts files natively from SONY HD camcorders. In testing the two products, i found that the playback on Sony Vegas was a bit jumpy. Pinnacle studio was nice and clean. Pinnacle's Ultimate costs $130 in most stores compared to Sony Vegas Pro which is about $500. Both have mostly same features. I have decided to go with Pinnacle Studio 11. Makes sure its the Ultimate Edition. I picked one up on Ebay for about $50. cant beat that.
BTW, I would also recommend not using VISTA. I get better HD playback with XP 32-bit. Hope this helps. Enjoy. |
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raffip
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Re: AVCHD support
Posted: 20 Nov 2007 06:46 PM |
| PowedDVD codec is only for playback. Much better than Picture Motion Browser. Night and Day. But I do have an ATI Radeon 1650 w/512MB of memory and H.264 acceleration. Power DVD takes advantage of the H.264 acceleration as well. |
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greenman
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Re: AVCHD support
Posted: 20 Nov 2007 08:44 PM |
has anyone gotten WMM to edit and export a WMV9 video based on AVCHD source? |
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