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61. Aspyrider
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     Ok, the problem only exists with your canon camera, all other files are ok. You get a few seconds of sound then it trails off. I'm no technician but this sounds like one of two problems. First would be a codec issue, you may need a codec that is compatible with your camera or you have a corrupt file (codec) that isn't working with the camera. The second would be a capture issue. How do you capture video/audio from the camera? Firewire?

    Have you tried reinstalling MEP12? That would be my next move, reinstall the program and let it put all the files back on your pc. Then try it again. If the problem persists, contact MAGIX tech support. (www.magix.com)

    But it sounds like Magix is working ok, this might be an issue with the camera. I don't think it's a compatibility issue as MEP works well with all cameras (firewire). However there may be something happening when in import.

    Do a reinstall and see if that clears it up.

    Also...when you import from the camera do you get any dropped frames? This may indicate the hard drive is not keeping up with the data flow of the camera.

     ~

    If you are not importing from firewire, are you taking files directly from the camera? If so, what format is the camera files? .asf? .mov? .avi? If this is the case you may need to convert the files first before using them in MEP...Canon could be using some propriety codec MEP doesn't understand.   (Back when I ran MEP12 I had a AIPTEK camera that I had to convert the files, they had some funky .asf codec)

    Post here your results.

    J. ;-)

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62. sharquteri
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    First of all, thanks for replying me so fast Aspyrider. Magix have to pay you for your fast consultancy :) I m really thankful.

    According to your advice, I reinstalled MEP. Nope, same problem exists. Yes this problem just comes with my camera's files. I did a small experiment. Chose one of those broken-sound video and open it in windows movie maker. Without doing any edition saved this video as a high quality video. And imported it in MEP again. It worked, I could see all the audio waves and hear the sound but with some quality loss.

    I guess I m having troubles of codecs as you said before. But with little knowledge of this kind of computer's codecs stuff, I m still away from the solution. Let me reply your questions about my camera:

    When I import from the camera... No I don't get any dropped frames..

    I transfer the videos from the sd card of the camera.  Each video comes as 2 files. One is regular movie file, other is THM file (I don't know what it refers to) The format of video is AVI. But audio comes as DCM format. Does it help? My camera is canon power shot sd 900.

    It looks like I need a good converter program now. Do you know any free software? I m shooting my movie as a high resolution-the highest resololution I can get  (1024x768 / 88 kbps 8 bit) So don' t want to loose anything on converting process.

    Thanks a lot, Best wishes!

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63. Aspyrider
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     Ok, the THM file is probably something Canon puts there, I don't think you need it. Is the audio separate from the avi or in the avi? Sounds like you need to convert that file because MEP 12 doesn't understand it.

    Try one of these free converters: http://www.snapfiles.com/Freeware/gmm/fwvideconvert.html (perhaps the Quick media Converter)

    Try that and let me know how it goes. :-)

    I hope I helped you!

    :-)

    J.

    BTW: We have a MEP users group here: (http://www.mepusers.ning.com)

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64. sharquteri
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    I think audio comes in AVI. But its coded as DCM. Anyway I downloaded the quick media converter. Prettygood results.

    Yes, you helped a lot. I will visit the group soon.

    Thanks!

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65. Aspyrider
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     Your welcome! :-)

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66. Hamaya
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     Hello.

    I was wondering if someone can help mi figuring out this. I have Magix M E Pro 12, I´m a "movie creator" using a video game, The Sims 2. I notice on the first video I made that the image sort of "shakes" sometimes and it doesnt look very neat either. I used Windows Movie Maker to make the first ones, with the same settings on the game to record the shorts, so I know is not the game settings.  I´m adding the url of the video so anyone can take a look of what I´m trying to say.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E70SPNPNZEs

    First time I notice the "shake" is on minute 2:56 when they are dancing, and forward you can see same trouble again.

    I´ll apreciate any info you can give me.

    Thank You and Take Care.

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67. Aspyrider
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     I didn't notice a specific shake but I did notice at 2:56 there is a character wearing a plaid shirt and the shirt has a shimmer. This looks like the codec decoding the video and adding a shake trying to keep the pattern straight. Maybe that is what you are seeing?

    If you can't change the characters clothing to something solid try exporting the video to a different format, maybe mpeg 2 or DV-avi. Also try exporting progressive then interlaced and see if the problem goes away.

     Hope that helped.

    J.

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68. Hamaya
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     If you are talking bout the black and white shirt, on the shoulder, yes that´s what I meant, but I see the same problem in a lot of parts of the video, mostly on those that are open scenes, I dont see it when is a close view of the character tho. I´ll try exporting on diff format as you said.

    Thanks for the help.

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69. v2d11
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    thanks

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70. Gnu
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    Hello,

    I could find a Magix Movie Edit Pro 14 forum so I thought this is the most relevant forum group. 

    I just purchased the Magix Movie Edit Pro 14 plus (not the download) and had some problems starting up the program after the installation.  The program loads up, then I get the message "the driver installation must be repaired . Please reboot your system and try again! (#10020)".  Then it tells me to instert the Magix installation DVD again.  I went throught the website support and ran the "Unlockmaster" script which was sent to me, and that did nothing.  I am still wating for a response from the Magix support.  I'm running XP on a P4 3.2Ghz computer.

    I just like to know if anyone has had this problem before and how it was fixed.  It seems to me to be some DVD protection problem.  Thanks for the help.

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71. Aspyrider
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    Hmmm, that is a new one. You may want to ask the members at our MEP users group: http://mepusers.ning.com/

    Have you tried deleting the install and installing again?

    J.

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72. robh
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    Hello, I feel a little dumb asking such as basic question but how do I make very basic cuts from my video once its loaded in Magix 12? For example if I have a 3 min video but want to delete the first 15 seconds and then delete lets say 1:30 to 1:45 so now the video is 2:30 long. Thanks alot for any help!

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73. Aspyrider
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     I believe in MEP12 there is a icon of sissors on the bar above the timeline, between the timeline and media pool. Use that to cut clips. You can place the red scrubber bar on the location of the clip and select the sissors. They changed it in MEP14+, now there is a razor blade under the viewer.

     Just cut a section and hit Delete on the keyboard, that will cut it.

    Man...I've been using MEP14+ so long now I have forgotten the buttons in 12. LOL

    :-)

    J

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74. Aspyrider
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     BTW, Videomaker...

    This thread is getting a bit long in the tooth, can we have a section for Movie Edit Pro?

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75. alvinjh1
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    Who all here is using Magix Movie Pro edit 12? I'm thinking about forming a users group. I don't think there already is one. Posts in this thread will give me some feedback as to there being enough interest.  From Video Deluxe 2.0 to Edit 12 or other Magix editors, if you use them and would be interested, post a note here.

        My name is Alvin Hill, I am the owner of PerfectPeace Productions. I have been using Magix software for at lease 4to5 years. I have used Movie Edit Pro 10,11,12 and now I'm using the Movie Edit Pro 14 plus version. Magix has great editing software but their customer service/technical support SUCKS. Because of Magix technical support issues, I have really thought about using another editing software. But I think this would be a great idea to have this Forum.    

    On this Forum will there be ways of getting some help with technical problems we may have with Magix Edit Pro?

    Thanks.

    Alvin Hill

    PerfectPeace Productions

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76. Aspyrider
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    I agree Magix tech support is lacking. I produced some tutorials for my blog and started a users group here. However for major tech support Magix and this forum is the best place to get it. We have over 160 members in the users group but it is mostly a video sharing site. The Magix forum is also user operated and like us if a user has never encountered a specific problem, you may not get an answer. The problem is Magix tech support is overseas and has a limited staff.

    Users help when we can but are limited on our time and knowledge. Which is why I think forums like this one are a good way to spread out information. And find help.

    The software is fantastic, and since it is I rarely run into major tech issues. I find most want to know how to do something rather than how to fix something. I produced a DVD on using the software and make web tutorials, plus formed the users group in an effort to try and solve some basic issues.

    Alas I am just one guy though so more user knowledge is needed. :-)

    J.

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77. babyalu
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     Hi All,

    I purchased Magix movie edit pro 12 and installed it last night on Vista. There are two problems I have. I don't see the option for multi disc creator ( for PCs and DVD players ) and then, the message " Writing lead out and closing disc, this will take some time ". I downloaded the burner patch, as said here, but still it gives me the problem. Please help !!!!! I need to burn DVDsof my kid's program and send it to another country soon.

    Thanks,

    RT

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78. babyalu
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     Another question for my previous post - If we have a video in ts mode, can we convert it in Magix Movie edit pro 12 to mpeg, etc......... when we create the DVD / VCD ?????

    Thanks,

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79. Aspyrider
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     Yes, select FILE/EXPORT then the type of mpeg you want. :-)

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