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Carolyn [HELPER]

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 [HELPER]

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 [HELPER]

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 [HELPER]

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.

kt	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 [HELPER]

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.

kt	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 : )

Brian

2008-05-15 21:39:16

Hi all ,and thanks for the tips on Everio Camcorders .I tried the Prism program ,it worked ok but after a week the "free" download had expired ! It prompted that i needed to buy the full version to continue using it !Not really free eh ?

I have an Everio GZ-MG132 and really would like to burn to DVD discs so i can send them to relatives etc as Uploads are too big .I burned one with the included software no problem but when i tried to play it on my DVD recorder it didn`t recognise the format.I tried it on my other DVD Player ( just a player not a recorder) and it worked just fine !.I burned to a DVD-R disc .Any ideas anyone ?
thanks

Paul	2008-05-16 14:18:29

Why does my computer crash when I try to burn edited files (using the jvc software provided) from my jvc everio hdd camcorder.When I restart my computer it tells me that it has recoverd from a serious error.

brian

2008-05-18 14:43:18

hello, I am converting the JVC .MOD files using the prism video converter, and the videos convert but there is no sound. has anyone found a fix to this problem?

Scott

2008-05-19 10:04:52

Paul,

Mine did the same and it was from my Intel graphics chip not up to the task. I have an older HP with XP and my computer absolutly hates my JVC camera. Everytime I hook up my camera or try to play the video it explodes the screen into a large font and colorized negitive background requiring a reboot to fix. Fix? New computer. The .MOD file conversions to something I can send via e-mail is a nightmare. Wish I knew about this before I plunked down the 600 plus for my new camera. I haven't tried any of the suggestion here yet but figured it was mute point till I upgrade my computer.

Antonio

2008-05-19 17:27:18

Hello Brian.

I just copy here a message by The Helper that can help you: go to www.nchsoftware.com/prism/plus.html or to www.download.com/Prism-Video-Converter/3000-2194_4-10644345.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.

I did not have any problem like Paul, so maybe someone else can help him.

For Brian, try to take the free software from the site I wrote above.

Regards, Antonio

Birddog

2008-05-19 17:28:49

I contacted Cyberlink via there internet help page (software that came with the JVC videorecorder) about problems with these .MOD files. They provided me with the answer below and I'm making great DVD's now.

Hopefully this helps you:

1. Connect your camcorder to computer and then turn it "ON". Make sure camcorder is in Play/Edit mode.

2. Then on the camcorder view screen you will see some option. Among those select the "Backup" option.

3. After that open the "PowerCinema" software on your computer.

4. In the "PowerCinema" software, you will see 4 options. Among those the last option id "Backup" option. So, select the "Backup" option in the software also.

5. On the next page you will see your JVC camcorder hard drive "Everio_HDD". Click on that one.

6. Then software prompt you message that "Do you want to backup whole data to C:MyWorksEverioBackup. And provide "Yes" or "No" option. Choose "Yes" option. And software start backing up your files.

After that you can import the files from your hard drive to the PowerDirector 6.0 software and then you can burn them to DVD in the following way :

You need to open the PowerDirector software and import the video clips in it to go ahead with burning process.

Please follow the below mentioned steps :

i) Open the video file (.mod file) from the "Backup" folder, by going to File->Import media files in PowerDirector.

ii) When the video clip opens and the automatically gets loaded to the media library, please drag the video clip into the TimeLine and make any further editing you might want to do.

iii) Please preview the complete movie in the preview window (click 'Movie' under the preview window) and then go ahead with the production.

iv) Click on Produce to enter Produce mode.

v) Select 'Create a File'. Click Next.

vi) Select 'MPEG-2'. Click Next.

vii) On the next page you will find an option 'Scan the source video clips and set field order'.

viii) Click Start (green tick mark icon) to start the production.

ix) You will get a Congratulations message upon completion of the rendering.

The rendered file is saved at the path which is stated below the preview window on the left hand side.

You may now close the project and open the .mpg file thus created in PowerProducer software for burning purchase in the following way :

1) Launch PowerProducer software by clicking Start-->Programs-->CyberLink DVD Solution-->PowerProducer.

2) On the opening screen please select 'Produce Movie Disc'.

3) Select the DVD specifications on the next page.

4) The Content(DVD) page opens up. Under Import select Video clips and import the video files that you have produced in PowerDirector.

5) In the 'Author' window you will find the video clip that you have imported.

6) In this page you will find options to create chapters, menu etc. to customize the DVD as per your needs.

7) When you are done with the customization please select the Preview window (alongside Author window). In this window you can see the exact preview of the video that will be burned on the DVD.

8) When you are satisfied press Next (or the green arrow).

9) You will be taken to a burn options page which is the last page before burning operation starts. Please configure the options for burning like recording speed, disk volume label etc. (It is recommended that you select a low record speed for a better quality video output).

10) Now hit the burn button at the bottom of the screen to start the burning process.

For an immediate response, please get back to us on the following mentioned link:

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Please feel free to contact us back for any further clarification or for any assistance related to CyberLink Products.

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