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B_Maverick · 07-12-2007, 04:51 PM

When I compile a movie using MPEG-1, I have problems viewing it from my server.

Specifically...the movie is about 250mb. It runs for about 16 minutes. When I click on the link to open the movie, the Windows Media Player shows the movie as only 6 minutes long. And...yeah...it only runs for about 6 minutes then quits.

I don't have the same problem when viewing the same movie in WMV format.

I can't be the only guy on the planet that has seen this problem. Anyone have any ideas on what the problem could be?

B_Maverick · 07-12-2007, 05:47 PM

bump...really...this is killing me not being able to figure this out.

clearcut · 07-12-2007, 08:34 PM

Sounds like a codec problem with windows media, but then again, I have never rendered/played/encoded anything in Mpeg-1? Does it play correctly in any other players?

Jim_Gunn · 07-12-2007, 08:47 PM

I have a guess. Assuming that you edited this video yourself, you might want to check if there is an error in the timeline like a minor gap in the video or audio track at the exact spot where it craps out playback on you in the MPEG version. Maybe the MPEG has problems, but WMP is able to play the video past the possible error in the WMV version.

truly · 07-13-2007, 05:24 AM

what soft do you use?

Supaflyz · 07-13-2007, 06:17 AM

It's a pain when that happens. What works for me sometimes is:

1. Use ATI Catalyst AVIVO to re-encode movie to mpeg.
2. Split the scene using Boilsoft.com splitter.
3. Create final mpeg fomat with videocharge.

Brad Gosse · 07-13-2007, 07:10 AM

it's an issue with your MPEG encoding app. The codec is not setup right. What app and what MPEG-1 settings? I would suggest not messing with the default MPEG-1 VCD setting to be safe.

ncg · 07-13-2007, 07:46 AM

Agreed,

I've seen this happen with certain versions of TMPGEnc. Seems to be something to do with the mpeg headers not being written properly. Dont know if it's a bug or badly written software or something else.

Canopus ProCoder or Sorensen Squeeze has always done the best jobs for me.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brad Gosse

it's an issue with your MPEG encoding app. The codec is not setup right. What app and what MPEG-1 settings? I would suggest not messing with the default MPEG-1 VCD setting to be safe.

Randyyy · 07-13-2007, 08:42 AM

yup, listen to Jim. If there's a gap, MPEG will just cut off when it encounters that gap in the encoding. In the WMV, it encodes that gap as simply a black spot. Fast forward the WMV to the 6 minute mark and check.

B_Maverick · 07-13-2007, 08:44 AM

The codec software I am using is Adobe Premiere Pro. Frankly, I hate all adobe products, but it seems to do okay. I am using the default settings, but am not coding it as VCD. Perhaps I should try this?

B_Maverick · 07-13-2007, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randyyy

yup, listen to Jim. If there's a gap, MPEG will just cut off when it encounters that gap in the encoding. In the WMV, it encodes that gap as simply a black spot. Fast forward the WMV to the 6 minute mark and check.

Thank you...I will check this out as well. It is certainly possible that there is a gap. I'm definitely NOT a pro when it comes to editing.

BuggyG · 07-13-2007, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ncg

Agreed,

I've seen this happen with certain versions of TMPGEnc. Seems to be something to do with the mpeg headers not being written properly. Dont know if it's a bug or badly written software or something else.

Canopus ProCoder or Sorensen Squeeze has always done the best jobs for me.

Sorensen Squeeze?? never heard of.. got any critics on it?? before I go google it?? I use Procoder so that I know. But Sorensen.. will have to take a look into it. See what it's all about

wow.. I found a useful post on gfy.. and on friday the 13th too. SO not all bad

stfan · 07-16-2007, 11:08 AM

For a quick fix on mpeg streams, try using VideoRedo.

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Jim_Gunn Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Where The Teens Are Posts: 5,702	I have a guess. Assuming that you edited this video yourself, you might want to check if there is an error in the timeline like a minor gap in the video or audio track at the exact spot where it craps out playback on you in the MPEG version. Maybe the MPEG has problems, but WMP is able to play the video past the possible error in the WMV version. __________________ Jim Gunn Filming Cinematic Porn Skype JimGunnProductions

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Brad Gosse Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Carpal Tunnel Posts: 2,616	it's an issue with your MPEG encoding app. The codec is not setup right. What app and what MPEG-1 settings? I would suggest not messing with the default MPEG-1 VCD setting to be safe. __________________ Free Clipart

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Randyyy Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,240	yup, listen to Jim. If there's a gap, MPEG will just cut off when it encounters that gap in the encoding. In the WMV, it encodes that gap as simply a black spot. Fast forward the WMV to the 6 minute mark and check. __________________ need video editing done? hit me up! ICQ: 10347906

07-12-2007, 08:34 PM	#3
clearcut Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 51	Sounds like a codec problem with windows media, but then again, I have never rendered/played/encoded anything in Mpeg-1? Does it play correctly in any other players?

07-13-2007, 05:24 AM	#5
truly Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 67	what soft do you use?

07-13-2007, 06:17 AM	#6
Supaflyz Confirmed User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 151	It's a pain when that happens. What works for me sometimes is: 1. Use ATI Catalyst AVIVO to re-encode movie to mpeg. 2. Split the scene using Boilsoft.com splitter. 3. Create final mpeg fomat with videocharge.

07-13-2007, 08:44 AM	#10
B_Maverick Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 447	The codec software I am using is Adobe Premiere Pro. Frankly, I hate all adobe products, but it seems to do okay. I am using the default settings, but am not coding it as VCD. Perhaps I should try this? __________________ Sig too big http://www.gofuckyourself.com/gfy_faqs.html Want to use a large banner in your sig??? Contact Eric about getting on as an advertiser - eric AT adult.com

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stfan Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Los Angeles, USA Posts: 25	For a quick fix on mpeg streams, try using VideoRedo. __________________ Wil ICQ: 607-452 [email protected]