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Old 5th March 2003, 07:30   #19  |  Link
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Originally posted by yg1968
Vdub is a vfw only program. For vdub, a DV codec is necessary and you must use type 2 DV avi files.
Yes, indeed, VirtualDub is a VfW based program. But despite what you say it can open DV type-1 files. You'll get a warning, and you can't process the audio, but for video processing only simply open the type-1 file, ignore the warning, and use it just like any other AVI. You need a VfW DV codec installed, though.

By the way: it seems that not all type-1 and type-2 capable video editors work equally well with either format. E.g. Ulead's Media Studio Pro 6.5 is quite buggy when using type-2, but it seems to work fine with type-1. You'll experience the difference when using more complicated transitions / overlays.

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