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Carolyn

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2008-04-03 11:57:17

Antonio, Microsoft support is different in Italy than it is in America. Copy/paste: www.microsoft.com into your browser and go to the site. Check for automatic updates. They will scan your laptop for updates. (I don't know if you get automatic updates but it's always a good idea;O) They will recommend what you need. Always look through the updates. You may not want all of them. After you do the updates, that may fix any problems you're having. If you don't find the problem, you will need someone to run diagnostics on your laptop to find and fix the problem.

My JVC videos upload as .mod and .moi so I am not sure about the extensions you mentioned, although I've seen them before. You must convert to another extension to upload online. I am not sure about the DVD's though. You maybe able to do DVD's using .mod. Please read all the info on this page. Its there somewhere. Video quality is not as good for .mpg or .avi as it is for .mod, but its better than nothing!

Brian, right now the internet does not recognize .mod files. (.mod are actually mpeg2 files which are not recognized by the internet yet) You must convert them to either .mpg for MAC or .avi for WINDOWS. Yes, Prism will tell you that it does not recognize/support the file. Convert it anyway. You should get an automatic patch from Prism straight away that will fix this. (you must be online!) It always says that the file may not be recognized. Not sure why but it does. Ignore it and get the update. If it does not automatically update, go to Prism and explain. They'll hopefully tell you what to do.

ramneek

2008-04-04 13:53:14

i lost my cd that comes with jvc GZ-MG130, from where should i get the drivers?

Antonio

2008-04-05 08:32:35

Hi all.

For ramneek, I think the best way is to go through your local assistance.

For Carolyn: I guess my problem then is related with some SW's conflicts with some of my program and with my OS which is Windows Media Center. I and someonelse believe that this OS has some problem with video-editing.

Moreover, I prefer to do like this. I don't want to use Prism but I juts change manually the .MOD file and rename it in .avi. Then I make DVD video by Nero Vision 7. This works perfectly and quality of the video is the same as .MOD. I'll let you know for further development.

Thank you all. Regards, Antonio

joe

2008-04-05 09:41:57

You all should just use womble on the .mod files and then save them as .mpg and then burn to dvd. Less quality will be lost. I did this without converting and it was very smooth. You are all just wasting your time. Use a program that edites .mpg's and then burn.... Trust me it works. I really don't care what everyone does but after months of research it saved me loads of time.

Joe

Antonio

2008-04-05 09:57:57

Hey Joe,

Please give us further instructions.
What's womble? Where can we get this program?
Explain us also how to have .mpg files from .mod files, with details.
Thanks in advance.
Regards, Antonio

Carolyn

EXPERT

2008-04-07 17:38:08

Yes, Joe, give us more information please!

I do not burn DVD's so I have no clue about the process with the .mod files. Right now I upload movies to youtube only. What you know could be of major benefit to many people who are trying to burn DVD's.

Robert

2008-04-09 19:38:06

Yep... I downloaded Prism Video Converter, installed the application... dragged and dropped my MODs into the application, selected "AVI" as the format I wanted converted to... hit "convert" button and they worked great.

Thanks Carollyn

Casey

2008-04-13 23:26:59

I am not entirely sure how, but the prism application worked for me I was so confused then all of a sudden I found a new file titled default and there was my video in a shiney .avi.

Allan

2008-04-14 22:06:10

I came across this link whilst check out the specification of the video *.mod standard as observed by typical user of the format as a heads up, prior to buying a new camcorder.

It appears to me to be a quagmire of mis-information or just a mis-understanding of video formats in general. No dis-respect to you Carolyn (Helper) who appears a rock (right through the link) and I'm sure much respected as a result, but your leaning to prism seems to be inadvertently adding to the confusion.

Never dis-respectful but all that's happening is (considering the standard of modern camcorders) your depleting the quality or your original recorded video well before you've seen it. Modern camcorders, models quoted above are comparable to most standard domestic recorder/players and often better. Why convert?

it's been stated in several posting prior and the manufacturers qualify it as mpeg2. Having variable audio formats which you may now realise, is the reason for inacceptance by certain software. Premium models incorporate dolby digital audio, some chance they'll be accepted by FREE unlicenced software. The point being, rename your file *.mpg and then run it in PowerDVD and see it at it's original quality.

Better still right click on the display as it plays and select to show information and the video/audio spec will be overlayed. If you can't find a FREE editor try an early version of Nero 6/Nero Vision 3 which comes free with many a PC dvd-r/w.

It doesn't handle ac3 dolby audio (mpeg1 layer2 ie *mpa) but in all honesty I have all Nero up to 8 and dolby editing is prone to glitches. Said enough for one gulp, feel free to pump for info.

Antonio

2008-04-19 12:18:45

Dear Carolyn, what's happen to Prism Video Converter program? I tried to convert .MOD files into .mpg or .mp4 or .avi or whatelse but I cannot do 'cause an error message like this appears on the screen:

"The feature you're attempting to use in only available in the Plus version of this software. This requires an upgrade which you can purchase on line. Do you want to view pricing or purchase online now?" Then you can answer to this message with a YES, NO or CANCEL.

What can we do? Please help us. Regards, Antonio

Carolyn

EXPERT

2008-04-20 15:50:19

Allan, Many of us found that we could not simply change the name of the file on our computer. Believe me, I tried! For lack of knowing what else to do, I simply hunted for a way to convert so I could use Windows movie maker and the .avi format that it requires. I do not make DVD's rather I make online videos. I have no problem with the quality of my movies at all. Sure I would love to be able to use them as mpeg2's but the internet does not allow them to be uploaded that way at this time. Once I found a way to convert and be able to use the WMM, I simply posted it so I could help others who felt the frustration I did. Admin for dotwhat.net told me he appreciated my help and wanted to add me as a helper. I do not get paid for any of this. I simply wanted to help others in any way I could.

Antonio, I have no clue whats going on with Prism. They may be charging for this service now? I will check it out and get back to you.

Joe

2008-04-21 09:14:33

OK download a copy of womble I used it for my wrestling teams season video. I have over 60 gig of .mod video for the year and I was able to sift through it and make a highlight video after saving it as an .mpg video.

1) www.womble.com (lets you edit whatever .mod files you want and save the file as .mpg2/mpg4 etc. It even lets you write it as a dvd...)

2) If you are trying to make a dvd use the editor of your choice that accepts .mpg's. Most do...

Antonio

2008-04-21 11:08:39

Hi Joe.
Is it free the program on .womble.com forever?
Which is the product? MPEG Video Wizard DVD or MPEG Video Wizard?
Please give us further details.
Regards, Antonio

Carolyn

EXPERT

2008-04-21 16:56:26

Antonio, I found the prism plus software on this page:
www.nchsoftware.com/prism/plus.html (download links are at the top and bottom of the page)

You can download it for free there. I clicked on the link and it asked me what I wanted to do with the file? so it must be free. I would remove the software that you have from your computer and then download the 'plus' version.

shawndpaul

2008-04-23 10:22:15

I have the answer on how to work with your JVC .mod files. After much frustration, I have found a plan that works.

1. Download Prism Video Converter (Free). This program will permit you to simply drop all your .mod files in at one time. It will convert it to many different types of video files. I personally used .avi
www.download.com/Prism-Video-Converter/3000-2194_4-10644345.html
2. Once you completed this, set your Prism settings to this.
3. Output Format: .avi
4. Click on Encoder Options
5. Video compressor: DivX 5.2.1 Codec (if you don't have this on your computer it will not populate the pick list. Google for it and download it on your computer. Reopen Prism and it will find it.)
6. Sound Compressor: PCM Uncompressed
7. Sound Format: 44100 Hz, 16 bits, Stereo
8. Once your files are in the converter and you made your settings. Click on Convert.
9. I place over 120 files in to this converter, went to work and they where all converted properly.
10. I use Adobe Premiere Elements 4 to work with my videos, it is now working perfectly.

Allan

2008-04-23 16:20:58

Hi Carolyn

Sorry for the delay in replying, had myself a holiday.In many cases I imagine renaming the extension to .mpg is only a problem because their PC's may not have the appropriate codec installed but nevertheless I accept there is always incompatibilities between even 'like' machines with identical software.

Unfortunately I parted company with my JVC camcorder some time ago so I can't step through (and relate) the techniques I used previously. I don't have any .mod file remnants or access to a camera that produces such files. I've asked my friends for such files but to no avail so I'm considering buying a panasonic sdr-s10 pocket camera instead.

The reason being, they're relatively cheap at the moment and use SDHC cards as storage media. Both my panasonic dvd/hdd recorders have SDHC sockets and there's mention of .mod files in the manuals relating to suitable media.

Obviously anyone with a camcorder that facilitates an SDHC socket could use a Panasonic DMR-EX77 or similar to allow direct viewing of their movies from card to-Hard Drive or copy them onto a DVD-RAM disc and copy to your PC. (DVD-RAM drive req'd) If on-disc editing alone will suffice, then Panasonic has free software for the job.

At this point it's worth mentioning, once a movie is burned onto a DVD-RAM disc, it will invariably be shunned by BUDGET software when you try to import it. But this I am sure of! all you need do is copy the video file,VR_MOVIE.VRO onto your PC hard drive and rename the extension to .mpg to establish it as a genuine MPEG-2 format and will be accepted as such. If this file doesn't play on your PC it's your software that's deficient and you need to download an MPEG-2 codec.

If you try the DVD-RAM route, you will have one continuous file which you will then have to edit. For those who wish to copy files seperately with edit breaks in tact, I suggest importing into DVDMovie Factory 2 (and later) or NeroVision 3 (and later). The latter being my preferred editor for joining and acceptance of dolby digital format audio.

I guess the underlying message I'm trying to get across is, don't be too quick to CONVERT your video format until you know what quality it offers. A rule of thumb for the un-initiated, is to compare filesize before and after conversion, if the file size is significantly reduced, then you're more than likely to be degrading the original quality if it's bigger then your retaining the quality at the cost of space.

In your case Carolyn, posting on the internet, as you rightly say, mpeg-2 has no place on the internet at present and adversely, internet quality has no place on dvd, stick it on a VCD or SVCD.

Personally I back up original video quality and use a versatile converters such as AVS tools 4-5 to convert to any format you could presently desire....... except .mod of course ;)

I was unaware of the extent of this incompatibility when I had a JVC Camera as I found a solution in the software I owned at the time, lucky I suppose. I used to work as a tv bench engineer and could have aquired any modern camcorder to tackle this problem but unfortunately I work on PC's these days:(

I've little use for a camcorder these days but I'll report back with my findings when I order myself a new toy for the Summer.

Till then, Good Luck to one and all!

Carolyn

EXPERT

2008-04-23 17:41:25

Allan, thanks for taking the time to come back. Hope you had a good time on holiday. (jealous here:o)

Please let us know when (if) you get the new camcorder and get it rolling. I am sure you could offer us some great advice on stuff you've learned over the years working as tv bench engineer.

Wow! Yes, you were lucky. Most of us in this forum (and many more) have struggled to find the right fix for the right situation. (not all computers being equal..) JVC would have eliminated this problem if they would have given us some options.

I think they released the camera before sufficient software had been produced, trying to get the 'New' product on the market! (bottom line$$)

Anyhow, thanks a ton for the info!

Mates

2008-04-24 16:07:30

Hi, I read whole forum, but I haven't found any answer for the questin about 16:9 format. I have JVC 255 and it has 16:9 LCD display, so when you capture a movie in 4:3, you have black stripes on edges of the LCD. So if I get it right, the camera should be used in 16:9 mode.

Well, I even like this format more, so I would be glad. But the movie in any movie player looks "tall" and I really dunno what to do to look it normal.

Any help is welcome

Allan

2008-04-27 10:16:55

Hi Mates

noticed your problem there and am assuming you are successfully creating your own dvd's (ie. VIDEO_TS folder containing VTS_01_1,2,3.VOB etc plus associated VIDEO_TS.IFO/BUP files) and can be played on standard dvd player but appears vertically stretched. If this is the case, the easiest solution is to modify the VTS_01_0.IFO file prior to burning onto disc as this *.IFO file and it's backup duplicate *.BUP informs the player of the aspect ratio of the movie to be played. It can also be modified to enable panscan for those extremely wide anamorphic movies so you can watch them at full height and the ends trimmed. I've had a beautifully programmed 1Mb utility called IFOedit for many years now that does the job and much more, effortlessly. It was always free and should still reside out there on the web somewhere. Try and get it and if you have any probs using it or acquiring it for that matter, get back in touch.

There is I'm aware many larger software packages out there that will set up these parameters during conversion/compilation so this could be your best plan, but I don't use them. I prefer the more hands on pre-burning setup myself, you know what your gonna get that way.

If, however you want your *.mpg files to play wide in all programs associated with mpeg files even iPods, nano's etc, it is best to modify the whole file itself. Every *.mpg file has repetitive references all the way through it, relating to the original aspect ratio. I figured out some time ago that I could use a HEX viewer program to recognise all these references and change them all for me. Just thought, I could probably use this method on the *.IFO files to achieve the previous problem - will check it out. To continue, if this is what you want, try to acquire WinHEX and I'll explain then, instead of babbling on now. Don't go to any expense for these programs on my behalf as I've been told I expect too much tech ability from people. In my defence I've also been told I'm good at explaining things simply when necessary!

See how you get on anyway... good luck!

Joe

2008-04-28 14:11:32

Hi Carolyn,

I thought I would pass on some of my recent experience. I had been thinking of buying the JVC Everio GZ-MG130E to record my son's upcoming wedding. I followed this conversation and learned of the many users who were having post processing problems. I started to have second thoughts.

I decided to buy the camera and I also purchased Magix edit pro 12 to do my editing and make DVDs that can be viewed on TV.
I shot a lot of video that day. At the church, photo shoot, and at the reception. I downloaded all of my video clips onto my hard drive and never bothered looking at what file extension they were recorded in.

I opened Edit Pro and started making my video by pulling in the clips I shot. I was able to arrange them in a timeline order, edit them, add transitions from scene to scene, enhance the audio and video, and add text. You can use the audio you recorded, add another track of your favorite songs, or use the canned music that they provide.

I worked my way through and created a great video to share with my family without much trouble. I did have a problem when I tried to burn the movie to DVD. I downloaded a patch from their website that fixed the burn process and encountered no other problems.
I like the camera and am confident that I can now download anything I shoot and create great movies.

Joe

Jay

ADMIN

2008-04-28 15:43:37

Just to let you guys know, there was a bug preventing people from removing their email update subscription to this page. This has now been fixed.

Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

2008-05-07 13:50:49

It seems like there are some very smart people on here!!
I recently came across this thread because I just got a panasonic sdr-s7 camcorder and it seems to have some of the same issues as the JVC's.
My problem is I have a MAC, and can not for the life of me figure out how to convert my mod files to avi or mpegs.

When i search the Apple database it of course, tells me to "Buy this program" but I figured there has to be something FREE out there.

Any help is appreciated.
KT : )

Scooby

2008-05-09 18:43:03

Hey KT i read right through all of this i and i found the simplest (couldnt be any easier) was to just change the extension from .mod to .mpg - all the crashes i was getting with the software that came with the cam disappeared - it is that easy

Carolyn

EXPERT

2008-05-12 18:38:35

Great tip Scooby. Macs are such a different breed than windows. I should have thought of this! Btw KT, you do need to change the file to .mpg's on your Mac. From everything I've read, they are the best suited extension to use.

2008-05-13 08:40:31

thanks you two. I had figured that out early on, but it was the playback that I was having a hard time with because Quicktime would still not read the files, even when I changed them from MOD to MPG. I found that VLC for MAC download and it is a DREAM!!!
i definitely credit this thread for introducing VLC and for that I am so very thankful!! I'll be checking back often, but am hoping it won't be problem related.
Thanks again!!!
kt : )

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