stupid codec problem: vdubmod, canon avi, dvsd error

[mikewillnot]

using Windows XP SP-2, VirtualDubMod 1.5.10.1, Ulead Video Studio 7.0, various codecs

Forgive if this is a stupid question; I've been searching and digging for hours with no luck. In this area, I am rather a newbie. The last time I worked with VdubMod was a year or two ago, on a different machine.

Problem: I have avi's captured via 1394 from a canon zr40 camcorder, with ULEAD Video Studio 7.0. I saved test files as type-1 and as type-2. Opening the type-1 with vdubmod produces 2 errors -- a type-1 error and this:

*couldn't locate decompressor for format 'dvsd' (unknown). VD requires a VFW compatible codec..."

Opening the same file converted to type-2 still produces the 'dvsd' codec error (but not the type-1 error).

I've experimented with installing (and uninstalling)various codecs: panasonic, canopus, and now the picvideo m-jpeg codec. None help. I suspect that virtualdubmod is not seeing the installed codec for some reason.

Any suggestions as to how to untangle this and make it work would be greatly appreciated. THANKS.

[esby]

first solution:
change the fourcCC to a compatible one..., supposed one exits.
you can do it inside of the avi,
or specify one with vdub, in opening option.

Second solution:
Use avisynth, and use directShowSource()

third solution:
install ffdshow, go in configuration, and enable the corresponding fcc in ffvfw codec configuration.

fourth solution:
Pray.

esby

[mikewillnot]

This is very puzzling. The same test avi opens fine in VirtualDub on two other machines I have access to, which I thought were set up essentially the same. There's clearly something different in the machine setup, apps, etc. I just can't see yet what it might be.