Kyleigh,

I got all confused about this too but it's real easy. When you hook your camera up to the computer, move the button on the camera on your pictures, not video. Then turn on your camcorder onto "playback" position.

After you do this, the task manager should popup on your screen and ask you: What do you want to do with these files? Then it'll give you a choice of where to put them. Simply choose where you want them to go and they'll start transferring onto your computer. I used my photo files for example, but you could put them in 'my pictures' or anywhere else you want them to go. You need to have picture software to edit them though.

is there any way to play .MOI files in media player?

I am looking for a prog that will convert .MOI files in to .MOD? And wondering why my camera is storing vids as these two different formats and not just one type?

BenW, Have you tried using Windows Movie Maker? I know there is no time limit of time there. I think (a long time ago) I used the freeware you get with the camcorder, (powerdirector express) and had no problem with longer movies. See if you can find any updates you are lacking from Microsoft. I have no clue about Vista. I bought a new computer last year and opted not to get Vista because of the problems I'd heard about. (although I don't think it has anything to do with this) And yes, your files are rather large when you import them and may 'blow up' exponentially when you convert them. No one seems to understand why. Thats why it's always good to have lots of GB!

Bikekadude, thanks for the great tip about the SD copy. Thats good news for a bunch of people in here!

Mary, please give us specifics. What did you convert the files to? Did you check the movies for sound before you uploaded them? Using MAC or windows? If you are using windows, which version? Did you check the volume controls on your computer? Any other details are always helpful.

I have a JVC GZ-MG132 camcorder. I've not edited with it yet, but have transferred contents of hard drive to PC using provided Enverio software. Have also purchased Ulead Vieostudio 11.5+. Not used it yet as need to upgrade PC spec to run software.

Has anyone used Ullead 11.5+ to edit files? If so, how have people found it for editing? I've got to film in about 2 weeks, and am reluctant to wipe recorded hard drive content before editing. Should i delete all content? Can i edit content from using Ulead if transferred to PC? Thanks, jazzymazzy

Hi There,
I also bought a JVC Camcorder GZ-MG364 and finally (thanx for the help posted here!) could convert the file into an .AVI file with prism. but now when I try to import it into the windows movie maker, i get an new window saying that i don't have the right CODEC on my computer!!? so again, it doesn't work!! I already used ours to try everything.
can please someone help me? i get crazy with that camera!!! :-(
thanx in advance! (i'm not a computer freak)
stoner matt

Hi,

I was having trouble converting the .MOD files to .avi or .mpg using Prism Video Converter. I would get audio but no video on the resulting files. I went into Options > Conversion and enabled the "Use FFMPEG First" option by checking the box. This made it work like a charm.

Carolyn you are a saint.

Thanks

Stoner Matt, Have you looked at the options in WMM? Seems to me you can get the new codec update you need there. Yep, just looked. On the general part of the options, you'll see a box that needs to be checked. It says 'download codecs automatically'. Check it and see what happens. Also, in Prism converter, look under 'encoder options'. This may take you a bit of time, but tell me what your encoder options are set to. You may need to change them there for the correct codec. Just not sure which place is gonna fix it for you. Christopher, In the WMM options, go to 'advanced'. There is a place where you can change the ratio there. (either 4:3 or 16:9) Have you tried this yet? Dan, you are very sweet!

carolynD- Yes, I tried setting WMM to 16:9 but the video is still squished into 4:3. I know it has something to do with information being stored in the .moi file. When you convert the .mod the 16:9 tag gets lost. I've heard Ulead doesn't have this problem, but I haven't had a chance to try it yet. Has anyone used SDCopy? Anyone know of any good, but reasonably priced video editing software that can handle .mod and not lose 16:9?

Hi,
I've just converted a MOD file using Prism Video Converter. The file has been saved as an AVI file, but when I try to play it in Media Player I get a message saying that the codec download failed. I have no idea what this means. Can you help?

And if u experience that the JVC HDD Video plays with the sound on some video editing software but not on Windows Media Player, your problem is possibly audio codecs.

These codecs www.cccp-project.net are simply great. I struggled to find the right codec until I found that site!....Highly recommend!

G'day Carolyn

A huge THANK YOU for your advise on how to convert MOD files from JVC camcorders to AVI format. It has been a god send for me and now I can start converting my vidoes of kids and family for posting on youtube et al.. so well done & keep up your great work. Hope Prism are paying you well!!
Thank you from Brian S (Melbourne Australia)