Edit DV-AVI files lossless

[Metallo]

Hi there!

I converted my old Video 8 cassettes into DV-AVI files with the final purpose to put everything on DVD (and keep the DV-AVI files for future High Definition disc)
I came out with more than 600 GB, which is what I expected.

I have some minor editing to do to the DV-AVI files, like cutting, trimming etc. and I want to do it directly on the DV-AVI file in a lossless way.

What is the best and simple tool I can use to work them out without re-encoding?

Thank you
Alex

[Video Dude]

Look for a DV video editing program that does Smart Rendering. Smart Render will only re-encode transitions or added special effects sections, it will not re-encode trims or video with no special effects added.

I like Ulead MediaStudio Pro. It is expensive, but I there is a trial version. I found the SE version cheaper bundled with a firewire card. The lower cost Ulead VideoStudio also has Smart Rendering.
http://www.ulead.com


If your DV is type2, I believe you could use VirtualDub (free) in Direct Stream Copy mode.


Someone also posted a free DV Trim program in the DV forum section.
http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=89064

[Metallo]

Look for a DV video editing program that does Smart Rendering. Smart Render will only re-encode transitions or added special effects sections, it will not re-encode trims or video with no special effects added.

I like Ulead MediaStudio Pro. It is expensive, but I there is a trial version. I found the SE version cheaper bundled with a firewire card. The lower cost Ulead VideoStudio also has Smart Rendering.
http://www.ulead.com


If your DV is type2, I believe you could use VirtualDub (free) in Direct Stream Copy mode.

Someone also posted a free DV Trim program in the DV forum section.
http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=89064

Hi VD,

I used Windows Video Movie to capture and if I well remember it is DV-Type 1.
However, I will give a try to the Solveig freeware application, it might me enough for my purposes.

Thank you
Alex
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[bb]

Moved to the DV forum.

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[swiego]

I had a bunch of Type 1 DV files that I was able to open up in virtualdub without any issues. Doing a direct stream copy converts them to Type 2. (That is how I've been editing.) This should be a lossless and safe process, right?

[Metallo]

I had a bunch of Type 1 DV files that I was able to open up in virtualdub without any issues. Doing a direct stream copy converts them to Type 2. (That is how I've been editing.) This should be a lossless and safe process, right?

I have solved with Solveig freeware application, it is simple and fast :o

Alex

[bb]

If you need to convert between type-1 and type-2, then look at the freeware listed in the Links sticky.

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[seunosewa]

Any better tool for this purpose than Virtualdub out there?