Video Format & Uploading

Hotkiss06 started this discussion · 4/16/2009

Hoping someone could help me post my video. What file format do I need to upload my video to? I currently use a JVC Everio GZ-555 which only allows .mod files. I have converted it to an mpeg file and am finding this nerve wrecking. I guess I need another camera one that will upload direct with no problems. This JVC wasn't cheap but, its too time consuming trying to upload videos. Please help if you can. Thanks, Hotkiss

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Foxy_Rei · 4/16/2009
I'm not sure about this one, but we do have a "tech related" forum under the "everything else" section (all the way at the bottom) that you may want to post future questions like this to. 😀 I just use my digital camera (Sony CyberShot) for videos, but I use Windows Movie Maker to edit them. The camera uploads the videos as .avi files, then I import them to WMM. Then when I save the finished movie in WMM, it saves it as a .wmv file. I'd imagine that as long as it's a video-type of file I don't see why you wouldn't be able to upload it to the site, but I'm not sure on that one. Does it just not work, or is it just too time consuming and you're looking for a file that would load quicker??? 🤔
Hotkiss06 · 4/16/2009
Foxy, Thanks so much for your reply. It came up as file unsupported so I had to convert the file for my video. It looks like its working but, I think I'm going to purchase some software so that converting the files will be easier. Hopefully, this upload works this time. Thanks!
Foxy_Rei · 4/16/2009
Ok I gotcha now. Yeah I would look into the software for converting before going out and buying a new camera and everything, especially since you said it was really expensive... Good luck!
Hotkiss06 · 4/16/2009
Crazy part is it uploaded but, only let me show 1min and 15seconds of video. I'll get the hang of this soon enough. I just want to pull my hair out as my video is approx. five minutes long and I'm mad about it. Darn it!!!!!
Rouge_LAmour · 4/16/2009
2 questions: What product are you uploading to with the intention of editing? Is it a hard drive camera or do you have tapes? Everyone will tell you I have a complete hatred of WMM. It's not a good product. My suggestion is to blow some bandwidth and download the trial version of Sony Vegas. This may allow you to use more formats. If you're using iMovie, there shouldn't be a problem. Sometimes you have to play with the formats etc when capturing footage from a Hard drive camera. Tape capture is usually pretty easy. What I also suggest is to view the video and make notes of which shots you love the most, which ones look the best and note down the timecode for them. (This is called tape logging) Then when you come to edit, you have the bits you really want to use already noted.
Foxy_Rei · 4/17/2009
Oh yes for the record I wasn't recommending WMM... it does suck, but it's all I have, and I don't want to download a trial version of a product I can't afford to buy when the trial is over... that's what happened with me and Adobe Photoshop. 😢 I was merely just stating that the editing program is what determined the final file extension, and that's just how it worked out for me...
Hotkiss06 · 4/17/2009
2 questions: What product are you uploading to with the intention of editing? Initially I tried PowerProducer but, that didn't work. So I went withAVS4U which I found online. Is it a hard drive camera or do you have tapes? I have a hard drive camera. Everyone will tell you I have a complete hatred of WMM. It's not a good product. My suggestion is to blow some bandwidth and download the trial version of Sony Vegas. This may allow you to use more formats. If you're using iMovie, there shouldn't be a problem. Sometimes you have to play with the formats etc when capturing footage from a Hard drive camera. Tape capture is usually pretty easy. What I also suggest is to view the video and make notes of which shots you love the most, which ones look the best and note down the timecode for them. (This is called tape logging) Then when you come to edit, you have the bits you really want to use already noted. Thanks so much as your post was very helpful. I put this on my things to do list and will definitely give it a shot. Hugs , Hotkiss06
Rouge_LAmour · 4/17/2009
basic vegas is also on $55 USD... a good product to save up for. We have final cut, but then we're a geeky film house / production company. We need Final cut to talk with Maya and Shake, so Mr Rouge (Dave) can edit and animate his modelling. needless to say, he's applying to Weta Digital as soon as his skite tape looks very hot.
Hotkiss06 · 4/17/2009
Yeaaaaahhhhhh.... I found Sony Vegas Movie Studio on ebay for $28.00 with free shipping. Excellent!
Foxy_Rei · 4/18/2009
I'll put that program on my wish list... money's tight after buying the pole, but by the time I'll be able to afford it maybe I'll be good enough at poling that it'll make a more costly program worth it 😀 Congrats on finding the deal on Sony Vegas!