Cannot Capture in HDV on XH A1 at DVinfo.net

Laurence Bannister · May 16th, 2008, 07:46 PM

Hi all,

this is my first post and I hope that this question hasn't been answered elsewhere.

I've just got a Canon XH-A1. When I try and capture (file transfer?) from the HDV tape via firewire it won't recognise the footage. It works when capturing in DV quality though. I suspect it is a codec related issue. I'm using the default video import in Vista. I'm somewhat loath to start installing codecs willy-nilly but if that's what I need to do then so be it.

Editing software I use is mainly VirtualDub and AviSynth (yes, I'm cheap). Is there anyway I can import the HDV footage without Console and/or Premiere?

Also, do you recommend taking the DV cassette out after use or just leaving it in there?

Any help with specific codecs (preferably open source) would be appreciated?

Laurence

Taky Cheung · May 16th, 2008, 08:16 PM

You can use HDVSplit. it's a free utility. It will generate the mpeg out as .m2t file. Google it.

Laurence Bannister · May 16th, 2008, 09:37 PM

Hi guys and gals,

Sorry about the ignorance of my first post. Thanks Taky, HDVSplit worked a treat. For anyone interested, for those using VirtualDub and AviSynth, and want to read the m2t file into Vdub. I create the following AviSynth Script

DirectShowSource("C:\Users\lwbannister\Desktop\test.m2t")

If you want to convert YUV to RGB then add the line

ConvertToRGB(matrix="rec709", interlaced=true)

if you are shooting progressive then the ConvertToRGB parameters are

ConvertToRGB(matrix="rec709")

I then load the script into VirtualDub and save it as a lossless Huffy avi in all it's HD glory to be used later.

Anyway, thanks for putting up with my teething probs

Cheers

Laurence

May 16th, 2008, 07:46 PM	#1
Laurence Bannister New Boot Join Date: May 2008 Location: Perth AUSTRALIA Posts: 7	Cannot Capture in HDV on XH A1 Hi all, this is my first post and I hope that this question hasn't been answered elsewhere. I've just got a Canon XH-A1. When I try and capture (file transfer?) from the HDV tape via firewire it won't recognise the footage. It works when capturing in DV quality though. I suspect it is a codec related issue. I'm using the default video import in Vista. I'm somewhat loath to start installing codecs willy-nilly but if that's what I need to do then so be it. Editing software I use is mainly VirtualDub and AviSynth (yes, I'm cheap). Is there anyway I can import the HDV footage without Console and/or Premiere? Also, do you recommend taking the DV cassette out after use or just leaving it in there? Any help with specific codecs (preferably open source) would be appreciated? Laurence

May 16th, 2008, 08:16 PM	#2
Taky Cheung Inner Circle Join Date: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles, USA Posts: 2,114	You can use HDVSplit. it's a free utility. It will generate the mpeg out as .m2t file. Google it. __________________ LA Color Pros Blog RODE Authorized Reseller . Comer LED Camera Lights . TakyBox HTML5 Menu Generator

May 16th, 2008, 09:37 PM	#3
Laurence Bannister New Boot Join Date: May 2008 Location: Perth AUSTRALIA Posts: 7	Hi guys and gals, Sorry about the ignorance of my first post. Thanks Taky, HDVSplit worked a treat. For anyone interested, for those using VirtualDub and AviSynth, and want to read the m2t file into Vdub. I create the following AviSynth Script DirectShowSource("C:\Users\lwbannister\Desktop\test.m2t") If you want to convert YUV to RGB then add the line ConvertToRGB(matrix="rec709", interlaced=true) if you are shooting progressive then the ConvertToRGB parameters are ConvertToRGB(matrix="rec709") I then load the script into VirtualDub and save it as a lossless Huffy avi in all it's HD glory to be used later. Anyway, thanks for putting up with my teething probs Cheers Laurence