Importing video from DVD into Sony Vegas Movie Studio

[Nejihygo]

Hello. followed your instructions but when I try to open the drive, it has THREE files one labled jacket and the other video and audio. The video files you found arent in the video file. Help please

[guerillabill]

@Nejihygo If the video_ts & audio_ts folders are not on the DVD, then the DVD is not in standard video DVD format. It might be a data DVD or some other format.

[ZPskiskate]

thanks a lot it really helped

[jondeeca]

As always, very helpful - thanks Bill!

[Renelyus]

Thank you so much dude you really helped e alot.

[Muzikmanflames]

Man this video was a big help. I was using the import dvd disc function and it split my files up.  I think that this will do the trick. thanks again for the video Bill.

[OsoInfinite95]

Thanks for the info, that really helps me, but one more question. I ripped my dvd using WinxDvd ripper and converted it to MPEG which i know is compatible with Sony Vegas 8, but when i try to import it, Sony Vegas just forces me to shut it down. Is this also due to the RAM on my computer?

[guerillabill]

@OsoInfinite95 Sony Vegas is very stable, and almost never shuts down. If you are having problems, it usually means your computer has insufficient resources to edit and render large video files, or your computer has a virus. I'd recommend running a virus scan using the free Microsoft Security Essentials to find and remove viruses.

[OsoInfinite95]

u said we need 4 Gigs of RAM to store this much memory, i'm using a Windows XP so how do i increase my RAM so that it will Import?

[guerillabill]

@OsoInfinite95 To import 4.7 gig of video from a DVD, you need as much RAM as your Windows XP computer can hold. Most WIndows XP computers can handle 4 gig of RAM. You can purchase RAM for your computer from Crucial and other companies, with 4 Gig now costing under $60.

[normington2009]

thanks for the video.

not exactly the same as my problem, but you sorted it out.

[ropeyarn]

In Vegas Movie Studio V10, the import wizard doesn't recognize VOB files as an "All Media Files", click on "All Files" to reveal the VOB files on the DVD. Also, while you can import off a DVD with the import "DVD Camcorder Disk" you will get your audio tracks with gaps between chapters.

[TheVideosOfRandomnes]

Every time I click on one of the video files to import it sony vegas 8.0 freezes and says "not responding" any thoughts about what I should do?

[guerillabill]

@TheVideosOfRandomnes Since the video from the DVD is stored in RAM memory, you'll need a lot of RAM on your computer if you want to import video from DVD. For Windows XP, you'll need 4 Gig of RAM. Anything less, and Windows and Vegas will be memory starved when importing and working with large video files.

[xXStainedxXxSoulXx]

I did exactly as you said, but my Sony Vegas 9 says that there is a "problem" and "cannot import video". Any suggestions?

[guerillabill]

@xXStainedxXxSoulXx Video imported from DVD must be stored in computer memory, which means you need a lot of RAM to store a long video clip from DVD. Minimum for XP is 4 Gig of RAM to do this.

[MichelleMetzner]

@guerillabill Okay, so how do you store a video clip in your computer's memory once you've imported it into Sony Vegas Platinum 9 from DVD? Here is the problem I'm having:  once I eject the DVD from my drive, the clip disappears in Vegas. Thoughts?

[guerillabill]

@MichelleMetzner After you import the video, choose 'project', 'save as', and on the 'save as' screen, put a check in the 'save media with project' checkbox. This will save all the media in the project in the same folder as the project. If the media is from a DVD, it will be copied to your computer.

[MrThunderwing]

Very helpful, thank you!

[ShazamSkate]

How do you put a youtube video into sony vegas? Everytime i try to import a video i downloaded from youtube to sony vegas its not the right format!?

[guerillabill]

@ShazamSkate Use a YouTube downloader that downloads the video as either wmv or avi. Then import the video into Sony Vegas.

[ZeldaWolf2000]

lol I did a search for this and I watch it before it even got into my subscritions box :D thanks for help IT SOOO INSANELY HELP THERE'S NOT WORLD :D

[squeakmo1]

Can you do that with tv shows and movies wondering?

[guerillabill]

@squeakmo1 You might be able to, but it would likely be a copyright violation to include video from copyrighted DVDs.

[guerillabill]

@TheCameronBaird You should be able to, that's what the import from DVD feature is for. But I don't have a DVD camcorder to test to make sure.

[chestnuthearted]

So everytime I click on import media, I can go to my DVD drive and it shows me the folder till then everythings fine but when I open the folder its blank, I cant click or see any file but G-Spot tells me I have all the codecs I need for VOB files. Any idea?

[guerillabill]

@chestnuthearted Try using 'project', 'import from DVD camcorder disk'.

If the vobs don't show up, it could mean the DVD is copy protected.

[version2media]

I have a problem, I'm trying to import the followinng files but when I drag and all 3 of them or any one of the 3, the only one that shows the video/audio is the VTS_01_1.VOB only and for the VTS_01_2.VOB...VTS_01_3.VOB files it only imports the audio with no video file coming out, just the audio of the clips. It's doing this for every single one of my ripped DVD's. It just allows the 1st one..VTS_01_1.VOB which are all roughly 20mins. HELP PLEASE!

VTS_01_1.VOB

VTS_01_2.VOB

VTS_01_3.VOB

[guerillabill]

@version2media Ripped DVDs - that's the problem. The import from DVD is designed to be used to import from original source DVDs that are not ripped or not copy protected.

[guerillabill]

Importing a DVD requires a lot of free RAM because the DVD contents must be opened in Ram memory before they can be saved to a temporary file. If your computer is running low on RAM - which it probably is because you are running Vista - your computer will run out of RAM before fully importing the vob files from the DVD, and you'll get the error message.

[WeaveProductions9]

How do you import a Regular DVD (Not Mini DVD) to Vegas Movie Studio HD Platinum 10.0? I get this error saying "An error occurred while opening one or more files." I bought this Dragon Ball Z DVD and I want to import that to create an AMV. But I totally give credit to whoever made Dragon Ball Z.

[guerillabill]

@WeaveProductions9  If the DVD is not copy protected, use 'project', 'import DVD camcorder disk'.

[WeaveProductions9]

@guerillabill How do I know if it's copy protected?

[guerillabill]

@WeaveProductions9 If it is copy protected, you won't be able to import the video from the DVD.

[WeaveProductions9]

@guerillabill Oh than that's copyright. I totally respect Dragon Ball Z. I should only import my own projects. I'll take my DVD projects that I created and import them to Vegas Movie Studio. Thank you though.

[Goyankees01CP]

Whenever I do it it says "Warning: An error occurred while opening one or more files.

The file has Digital Rights Management protection" is it because I used a digtal copy that I got from Walmart? Should I use a Blu-Ray or DVD instead?

[guerillabill]

@Goyankees01CP Digital Rights management on a video prevents video files from being imported into a video editing program. DRM is used to protect copyrighted material. Probably shouldn't be trying to import or edit it.

[betzaleldaniel]

Please help: I only see the VOB files when browsing from the DVD disc NOT when it is on my hard disk...I have Sony Vegas Pro 10

[guerillabill]

@betzaleldaniel If you want the VOB file on your hard drive, you have to copy it over, or use 'save as' in Vegas, and choose 'save media with project'

[guerillabill]

@vansolevilla Vegas Pro doesn't have the import from DVD option, but in some cases, you can read the files off the DVD.

You'll probably have to import the entire video, then edit out everything except what you want.

[thepenguinperson]

i have Sony Vegas platinum 10.0 and whenever i try to import a video it says "warning: an error occurred while opening one or more file. the reason for the error could not be determined." please tell me what to do? or how to solve the problem.

[guerillabill]

@thepenguinperson Most likely the problem occurred because you are using a non standard mov/mp4 clip, where the quicktime codec isn't able to open the clip for editing. Solve the problem by using standard mov/mp4 clips, or installing quicktime 7.06, or avoiding mov/mp4 videos and using avi instead.

[bhind45]

I have Sony Vegas Movie Studio Platinum 8.0 and for some reason when I import a video It says "Warning: An error occured while opening one or more files. The reason for the error could not be determind." Please tell me what to do?

[guerillabill]

@bhind45 Either the video file requires a codec that is missing from your computer, or your computer runs out of RAM memory due to the size of the file.

If this only occurs with a certain kind of file, it might be the file codec. If it only occurs with large files, it could be low RAM on your computer.

[YellowEagle09]

does it work n sony vegas pro 9? please reply asap

[guerillabill]

@YellowEagle09 Vegas Pro doesn't have the import from DVD option like Movie Studio does.

But you still can try to open the files on the DVD and import them. Sometimes it works.

[4funky1]

Thanks man. It also works on Sony Vagas Pro 10.0

[RxJxSpecial]

When I try to import the vob files from the dvd using sony vegas it doesnt show the files is there an alternative or way to fix this?

[guerillabill]

@RxJxSpecial You should be able to do it in Sony Movie Studio. If it is a long DVD, it can take up to 8 minutes to import and show up in your media pool.

[karankanojiya]

thanks

[SciFiNerd92]

Thanks for this. Just a question, is the dvd still watchable through a DVD player afterwards? As in, will the importing confuse the settings and make it unable to play on a DVD player?

Thanks.

[guerillabill]

@SciFiNerd92 Importing the video from the DVD only imports the audio and video. It doesn't import the DVD menu.

To put the video back on DVD, you'll use a DVD authoring program like DVD Architect, which is included with Sony Movie Studio.

[blurockie]

I have vegas 10, and I am trying to edit video from a mini dvd. I transferred the files from the dvd to my hard drive and now when I go to create the project, everything is condensed and the audio and video don't match. Is there a way to fix it or do I have to re-upload the video from the series of dvds I have.

[guerillabill]

@blurockie The audio and video are probably not out of sync, but your computer may not have enough power or RAM to show them in sync in the preview window.

If the images are not the right size in the preview window, it will be because the project properties are not set correctly.

[lardo444]

@guerillabill Dear Mr Bill,

how do i edit a video thats on you tube? how do i get it into sony vegas? i know how to work with vegas, i don't know how to get it from you tube to vegas.

thanks for the help.

peace, lardo.

[guerillabill]

@lardo444 Download the video from YouTube in wmv or avi format. Use one of the free YouTube downloaders to do that. Then import the wmv or avi video file into Vegas, and edit as needed.

[lardo444]

@guerillabill Dear Mr Bill,

Thank you for the quick response. I will give it a try.

Thanks again.

peace, lardo.

[RunescapeHullFanatic]

Cheers, helped a ton.

[yoshi401]

Im trying this with vegas pro 8... i do the same thing that you are doing here... but it keeps saying "Warning: an error occurred while opening one or more files. The file is an unsupported format" any suggestions on what i do about that??

[guerillabill]

@yoshi401 Sony Vegas Pro doesn't have a 'import from DVD' option. Only Sony Movie Studio has that option. In Sony Vegas Pro you can try to import the video files from the DVD, but that may not work, and does require a lot of RAM to hold the large video file.

[guerillabill]

@MWcrazyhorse A DVD will have about 4 Gig of data that will need to be loaded into Sony Movie Studio. If your computer has less than 3 Gig of Ram, loading a full DVD will crash Windows. Either use a different computer that has more RAM, or choose smaller segments from the DVD to load.

[MasterLife695]

can you do this in pro 9?

[guerillabill]

@MasterLife695 Vegas Pro does not have the option to import from DVD.

However, you can use 'import media', browse the DVD, and import the video files that way.

[alonsoenlamancha]

Hey, got it! Is it possible to transfer a youtube video to edit it in sony vegas? Thanks.

[guerillabill]

@alonsoenlamancha Yes. Download the video as wmv or avi, and edit the file. Use idesktop.tv to download

[alonsoenlamancha]

Hi, I was able to import the dvd,and started editing, but if I take the dvd out, the file dissapears, so I cant really work on the project it possible to keep the file without keeping the dvd on the computer?

Thank you very much.

[guerillabill]

@alonsoenlamancha After you import the video from the DVD, use 'save as', and put a check in the 'copy media with project' check box.

This will copy the media including the imported video, into folders with the project.

When you do this, you won't need the DVD in the drive to edit the project.

[mrod2868]

I am trying to import a DVD that I made using Picture motion browser. Vegas HD platinum doesn't recognize video in DVD. I can play that video on a regular DVD player. What am I missing?

[guerillabill]

@mrod2868 Picture Motion Browser doesn't create standard video DVDs.

[thebeatlefreak9]

how long was that dvd scene, since i think the amount of memory it needs factors with time.

[guerillabill]

@thebeatlefreak9 When importing large files from DVD, the amount of RAM in your computer is very important.  Not enough RAM and Vegas can't hold the file in memory, and it will take many, many minutes to read from the DVD. My computer is WIndows 7, 64 bit, with 12 gig of RAM

[ZaCHwII7]

can you do this in sony movie studio HD?

[guerillabill]

@ZaCHwII7 Yes, import from DVD is available in Movie Studio, Movie Studio Platinum, and Movie Studio HD

[DrQuinnnnnnnnnn]

I attempted to import the files from video_ts on Vegas 9.0 pro, but it shows no files when i go to import why is that,i am using DVD+RW does that affect it at all? and is there another way to import files easily and then put into Vegas 9.0 pro?

[guerillabill]

@DrQuinnnnnnnnnn the import from dvd is an option in Sony Movie Studio, not Vegas Pro. But on some DVDs, you can import some video files from the DVD in Vegas Pro. If the DVD+R/W has not been finalized, you won't be able to import video files from it.

[DragonBallZFighterz]

How do you do this with sony vegas 9.0 pro?

[guerillabill]

@DragonBallZFighterz Sony Pro doesn't have this feature. However, you might be able to import the files in the video_ts folder from the DVD

[nmlyons24]

Random Question: When I render a composition in after effects then import it into Vegas I lose quality every time. I'm rendering in Quicktime format in AE then importing using Vegas Pro 9. I tried rendering in AVI and that didn't have desired results either. Any ideas? Thank you!

[guerillabill]

@nmlyons24 The video quality in the preview window in Vegas won't be as high as the final rendered quality. To test, just render a small portion of the quicktime video from vegas.

[storywritersings]

Everytime I try doing this my Sony Vegas Studio locks up. Help?

[guerillabill]

@storywritersings A DVD holds at least 4.7 gig of video. When you import it into Vegas much of that video has to be stored in memory, and the rest on temp files on your computer.

Plus, it can take up to several minutes to import an entire DVD. Make sure you have plenty of RAM, and plenty of disk space.

[guerillabill]

@storywritersings A DVD holds at least 4.7 gig of video. When you import it into Vegas much of that video has to be stored in memory, and the rest on temp files on your computer.

Plus, it can take up to several minutes to import an entire DVD.  Make sure you have plenty of RAM, and plenty of disk space.

[naheed08]

thanx for this tutorial really helped me alot..

[oFinesse]

if i do this i get only a red picture in the video section

can anyone help me?

[guerillabill]

@oFinesse That red could mean missing frames, out of sync video/audio, or incompatible video codec, or copy protection on the DVD

[WhisperCally]

I do this and it says it's the wrong format but even when it did work, Sony Movie Studio crashed as soon as I selected the video in the timeline.....

[guerillabill]

@WhisperCally This technique works for most DVDs that conform to DVD specs. It may not work for DVDs recorded in camcorders, or DVDs not finalized

[gameiohfreak]

When I try that I get the message wrong format on the DVd,please help me out

[guerillabill]

@gameiohfreak The above tutorial works with Sony Movie Studio, not Vegas pro, and works with finalized DVDs, not DVD-RW.

[tool619]

this is weird. the DVD i got is an original movie i bought from a store and when i try to import it via Sony Vegas Pro 9.0 trial , it says that there is an error. please help. and yes i clicked on import 'media' but it still didnt work.

[guerillabill]

@tool619 Vegas Pro doesn't have the import from DVD option. Vegas Movie Studio has that option.

In Vegas Pro, try importing the .vob files from the DVD.

[guerillabill]

@tool619 Vegas Pro doesn't have the import from DVD option. Vegas Movie Studio has that option.

In Vegas Pro, try importing the .vob files from the DVD.

[guerillabill]

@tool619 Vegas Pro doesn't have the import from DVD option. Vegas Movie Studio has that option. In Vegas Pro, try importing the .vob files from the DVD.

[guerillabill]

@tool619 Vegas Pro doesn't have the import from DVD option. Vegas Movie Studio has that option. In Vegas Pro, try importing the .vob files from the DVD.

[guerillabill]

@tool619 Only Vegas Movie Studio has that option. In Vegas Pro, try importing the .vob files from the DVD.

[RobynLovesFTSK]

hi, do you know how to make a video into a photo? on sony vegas?

[guerillabill]

@RobynLovesFTSK Find how to do this in my YouTube video, 'Save a snapshop of any video frame in Sony Vegas '

[janeina10]

I have a question. You see I have a problem with video aspect. When I recorded my video it was in aspect 16:9, when I put it on DVD it was still ok but when I wanted to render it, it appeared in 4:3 aspect. Is there a way in which Sony Vegas could import it in 16:9?

[guerillabill]

@janeina10 If you edited the video in Sony Movie Studio, you can render it to widescreen from movie studio.

If importing from DVD, it will import the video format on the DVD.

You can set your project properties to widescreen, to see the widescreen format of imported video.

Also see my YouTube video 'Convert video to wide format for YouTube - Sony Movie Studio'

[HudgensDelight]

When I import the video only the audio comes not the video? Can I fix this?

[guerillabill]

If the DVD is a finalized DVD, try importing the .vob files on the disk - all of them.

[virastaman]

Hey Bill, When I import my VOB files from my dvd, i only get about 10 seconds or so out of the video. What am i doing wrong? Please help

[guerillabill]

There usually multiple Vob files on a DVD. If you want the full DVD, import all the .vob files.

[Silentkill2326]

ur practically god. jk ur god

[SirDingo]

I can import DVD video but there is no audio track - why doesn't this work?

[guerillabill]

The results will depend on whether the DVD was created following the standard DVD specs. If you created the DVD, be sure to finalize it

[ShugoAngel95]

does it works for sony vegas pro too?

[guerillabill]

No, Vegas Pro does not have the import DVD option.

But you can use import media, and select the .vob files from the DVD in Vegas Pro

[FrakaFilms]

it should

[GamerOfFate]

I'm having a problem after the DVD is imported. It imports the footage from my recordings in several (10-12) separate segments that I then piece together. However, there are minute gaps in the audio at the very end of most of these segments, causing the audio to cut out for a split second every so often. How can I fix this?

[ChrisFromCali]

Awesome! Your always there to save the day.

[svenmkabyssaria]

i always get this error on every dvd , File E:\VIDEO_TS\VTS_06_1.VOB could not be opened.

[guerillabill]

I just tried, using Sony Movie Studio 9, and it worked with every DVD I tried.

I used 'import media', selected the DVD drive, and imported .vod files.

[svenmkabyssaria]

i always got an error please help , Bill

[guerillabill]

This works for most DVDs. But might not work for DVDs that aren't finalized, or those created by camcorders, or those that don't meet DVD standards

[Khamite72]

Hey Bill: I'm still not able to pull video off of a dvd I made. It only brings about 10 seconds or so out of the video. I usually use a program called HandBrake to get the files off, but a file I converted which is a little larger than usual (over 2 GB) won't import in Vegas. Help!

[guerillabill]

This method works for standard DVDs. If your DVD is non standard, or not finalized, this technique won't usually work

[TwilightHostGirl]

Thank you so much for the help! That was one of the problems I wanted to know about. I've heard that Vegas pro doesn't have the DVD import option, and I was wondering what the difference between the original Sony Vegas and the Sony Vegas pro was. Is the only difference is that it gives you more editing options?

[guerillabill]

Sony Vegas Pro offers unlimited number of audio/video tracks, has the mask effect, has more audio/digital effects.

Movie Studio is limited to 4 audio, 4video tracks, no mask effect, and a few other missing video/audio effects

[aventuragrande]

My Mini DVDs Are copied to my hard drive. They are VOB files. When I add then to sony, they load, but i only get approx 10 seconds of the file. Any suggestions?

Thank you.

[lartrak]

You can copy the VOB off the disc, but Vegas Pro won't take it until you rename the extension to MPG.

I have a question related to this, if I've taken a clip from a DVD that is of progressive origin, how can I get Vegas Pro to properly interpret it as such? I know it's possible to extract 24p content out of the 60i stream if it is flagged correctly, just can't seem to do it in Vegas...

[guerillabill]

In project properties, click the disk icon, and choose the imported file.

This will set the project properties to match the properties of the imported video file.

[NOAHofDEATH]

Cheers bro

[GamerAutomatic]

thanks man

[BroncosBoyzz]

Thank you so much i had a lot of trouble finding this information elsewhere

[yoyodunno]

Yeah how can we do this in Sony Vegas pro8 or 9? I' ve been trying but it won't work.

[guerillabill]

For some reason, Vegas Pro doesn't have the DVD import option.

But you might be able to import the .vob files off the DVD using file import.

[johngreasy]

Hello Bill I have a friend who wants me to import footage from a DVD. The problem is the DVD is a Sony, DVD-RW 1.4GB. The color is Purple and Blue it's a mini DVD. It fit's in the middle of the DVD tray. It won't read for some reason when I insert it or play. My friend stated that it will play on a DVD Player. I have a plan B but what do you suggest?

[guerillabill]

If the R/W DVD isn't finalized in the camera, you won't be able to import video from it.

[floyd500]

thnxxx! for the info,,

[crazycam1234]

thanks. i have movie studio and this helped me a lot. thankyou :)

[DirtRacerProductions]

It doesnt work for me.

:(

[guerillabill]

This works with Sony Movie Studio Platinum, and will work on most DVDs unless they are copy protected.

[831FeniX]

I have a question. I did a movie a long time ago about 3 years ago, and then I insert the DVD and my computer doesn't read it? I cannot import it to sony vegas.... any help how to find it and import it? The dvd does work when I play it in a DvD player.

[TodayTVShow]

When I select the .vob file , Sony Vegas says that the format is unsupported.

[guerillabill]

Importing from DVD is only supported in Sony Vegas Movie Studio, not Vegas Pro

[TodayTVShow]

Wow, Thank for quick replay.

[Halfbricktv2]

Hi Bill, everytime i load a DVD+RW into Sony Vegas, i have several chapters in one big file, and have to edit it into individual files. But after the first chapter the sound goes out of sync. What do i do to prevent this problem?

[guerillabill]

It is very likely that the video/audio file is greater than 1 gig, and you probably don't have enough memory in your computer to hold that entire file, along with Windows, Movie Studio and other programs that are running.

That means when you play the video, the preview window will often show the audio out of sync because your computer can't keep up.

But if you render the video, the audio will be in sync.

[Halfbricktv2]

I have over 100GB free memory, so that can't be the problem. Well it usually splits itself into files of 0.99GB, for every 15 minutes of footage. But it's the chapters within the VOB file, after the first one plays correctly, the following chapters play with sound out of sync.

[guerillabill]

Memory = RAM, not hard disk space.

You likely have less than 3 GIG of RAM total.

At least one GIG is used by Windows, 1Gig is used by Movie Studio and other programs running, and whatever is left is available to store video when editing.

If you have Vista, you have even less RAM available for video editing.

The size of the file makes it appear to be out of sync, but it is just a RAM problem.

[Halfbricktv2]

Oh i see. Yeah i'm running Windows Vista, and only have 512MB of RAM, so this must be the problem. Thanks for your help.

[guerillabill]

You'll need at least 3 GIG of ram to run Movie Studio on Windows vista.

[FlintMartini]

thank you!!!!!!!!!!!

[narutojon1]

If your using a dvd recorder,(Such as dazzle),can you still import them in to vegas?

[guerillabill]

Yes, if you finalize the DVD before trying to import the contents.

[yousurfer2]

great tutorial! thanks

[ilikecars2222]

I have a canon fs100, ( Sd video camera) and have Sony Vegas 7. How do you import your video from my video camera? I know how to plug in the wires etc. but what do u have to click like disk or removable disk. please help.

[guerillabill]

On the Canon FS100, connect the USB cable to your computer, and transfer the files to a folder. Do this outside of Sony Vegas.

Then open Sony Vegas, and select file, 'import media', and import the video from the folder you transfered the video files into.

[ilikecars2222]

Thank You.

[Samwkd1]

Thanks This really helped me 5/5

[HitsugayasGirl4ever]

I have a question and I can't find an answer anywhere;

my files keep becoming .vf and no one can download them. How do I fix it, Bill?

[guerillabill]

vf are Sony Movie Studio project files, and can only be opened in Sony Movie Studio.

After you edit your video in Sony Movie Studio, you use 'render as' to create a video from them.

See 'YouTube settings for Sony Vegas Movie Studio' to learn how to render video in Movie Studio

[ResidentOfUmbrella99]

thank you so much

[kRyZ1YO]

hey man

very tnkh

you helpme so much

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[barkly54]

dear bill i have a question about making my video clear? i rendered a video clip but once i posted it on my friends youtube he told me it was blurry not crystal clear? can i adjust the quality or sharpness to make this video clear?

[guerillabill]

If the source video is blurry or out of focus, it will still be out of focus or blurry when you upload to youtube. Nothing much you can do about that.

If the source video is full frame, 30fps, and in focus, it will look good when uploaded to youtube

[Kipros1234]

Great Video Mr Myers, i was wondering if you knew how to do the reverse, i wish to save my edited slideshow to DvD format and then burn to disk, i assume i would need DvD burning software but i dont know which render options to choose so that the DvD player would recognise the format, thanks for your time.

[guerillabill]

Render your video to AVI, using the 'DV template' in Sony Movie Studio. Then follow the steps shown in my YouTube video, 'DVD Architect - creating a instant play DVD'

[0oStickMano0]

thats the total oposite for me (upeksha6). I can see picture but no sound can u help me

[upeksha6]

Hi,

I did what you said above but when i imported epis from the dvd boxset, i can only hear the audio and cannot see the picture. I bought my boxset here from NZealand n i use sony vegas pro 8. What should i do? Pls help!

[guerillabill]

The DVD import is a feature of Sony Movie Studio, not Vegas Pro.

Some DVDs will work, some won't

[coolguy1257]

If you dont mind me asking for help here,

When I try to import the file, vegas says it couldn't do it and the error is unkown. Any suggestions?

[guerillabill]

The DVD import works with Sony Movie Studio, and isn't available in Sony Vegas Pro.

Even in Sony Movie Studio, some DVD files can not be imported due to differences in files and DVD copy protection

[dracerick]

I am haveing the same problem. So can you show us how to update sony vegas8.0 to sony studio? And or were/how to down load it?

[guerillabill]

This only works in Sony Movie Studio.

You can get Sony Movie Studio Platinum 9 on Amazon for around $60.

[andigirlsc]

My video preview quality was excellent last night. This afternoon, it's choppy. I haven't downloaded any new software. I have 2 GB of RAM and a 3.0MHZ processor. Why did the quality of the preview change? It's still set as Best Quality, but it comes up choppy.

[guerillabill]

Preview quality is related to the amount of effects in the video, the source video format and project properties settings.

If project properties are set to match the properties of the source video, the preview screen will generally show higher quality.

[muddyelam]

cool bill

[Andy2481]

can u help me bill, whenever i import the dvd it doesnt come up properly. The image is very fuzzy and the audio stutters big time. the dvd works fine when i play it on windows media and power dvd. i want to upload parts from a movie but it doesnt seem to work. can u help?

[guerillabill]

The settings of your preview window affect the quality you see before rendering.

Unless you have a very fast quad core computer, your computer can't deliver high quality preview video and audio sync.

Render a portion of the video to check the actual output quality.

[Andy2481]

Ok thank you. but how do i render a portion of the video? or do you think it is worth me buying a new computer, a better one.

[guerillabill]

Select a portion of the timeline, choose 'render as', then put a check in 'render loop region only'. This renders only the selected area.

Regarding camcorder choices - camcorders that record to DVD use heavy compression to get the video on the DVD quickly, and this affects video quality. For best results, use a camcorder that records to miniDV tape.

[Andy2481]

I have a mini dv cam at home and it would be cool to transfer dvd onto a mini dv tape. can i do that, is that possible? ultimately i wana edit dvd footage on sony vegas. sorry for all the questions.

[guerillabill]

You won't improve video quality by transferring video from DVD to miniDV.

[ruudiluca]

It says I have to install the codec. What does that mean?

[guerillabill]

It means you have to determine what video codec the video was compressed with, and then find that codec and install on your computer.

I use gspot codec detector to discover the codec, and then I search google to find and install the codec

[crazyjlvs]

Hey anybody! what is better and more professional Movie studio or Sony Vegas 8 pro?