CFHD not recognized by VirtualDub at DVinfo.net

Ervin Farkas · January 30th, 2007, 07:04 AM

I am trying to convert HDV to SD DVD "the Jason Livingston way" (see http://dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=70792). After editing I export to AVI file type CFHD, but VirtualDub will not recognize the CineForm HD file, reporting "Couldn't locate decompressor for format 'CFHD' (unknown)."

I use Windows XP no service packs, Adobe Premiere Pro 1.5.1, VirtualDub 1.6.16 (also tested VirtualDub MPEG2 with identical results).

Any idea where the codec is located on the hard drive? Normally, video codecs are listed at HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE_Software > Software > Microsoft > Windows NT > CurrentVersion > Drivers32 > vidc.dvsd, but I don't see the CFHD codec listed there, unless it's hiding under a different name...

Your help much appreciated,

David Newman · January 30th, 2007, 11:47 AM

CFHD.dll and CFHD.inf is installed within c:/Windows/system32, as you registry is not showing CFHD, you need to reinstall (right click on CFHD.inf and select install.)

Ervin Farkas · January 30th, 2007, 01:14 PM

Ummm... reinstall from where?

All I have is the free upgrade (1.5.1) to Adobe Premiere 1.5. Is this file present some place else on my PC?

David Newman · January 30th, 2007, 02:05 PM

Sorry, now I understand, CFHD.dll is a part of commerical product (Aspect HD) and it doesn't come with the free components included with Premiere Pro 1.5.1.

Bill Ravens · January 30th, 2007, 02:36 PM

I'm a little perplexed why David Newman didn't mention that you can add CFHD to your system, so that it is recognized by virtualDub, simply by purchasing one of the Cineform products.

Steven Gotz · January 30th, 2007, 02:55 PM

He was probably just trying to avoid looking like a salesman.

Graham Hickling · January 30th, 2007, 09:39 PM

If you install the AspectHD trial, and then remove it, isn't the decompressor left behind as a freebie?

David Newman · January 30th, 2007, 10:14 PM

Graham, Yes you are correct if decoding is all that is required.

January 30th, 2007, 07:04 AM	#1
Ervin Farkas Inner Circle Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta/USA Posts: 2,515	CFHD not recognized by VirtualDub I am trying to convert HDV to SD DVD "the Jason Livingston way" (see http://dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=70792). After editing I export to AVI file type CFHD, but VirtualDub will not recognize the CineForm HD file, reporting "Couldn't locate decompressor for format 'CFHD' (unknown)." I use Windows XP no service packs, Adobe Premiere Pro 1.5.1, VirtualDub 1.6.16 (also tested VirtualDub MPEG2 with identical results). Any idea where the codec is located on the hard drive? Normally, video codecs are listed at HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE_Software > Software > Microsoft > Windows NT > CurrentVersion > Drivers32 > vidc.dvsd, but I don't see the CFHD codec listed there, unless it's hiding under a different name... Your help much appreciated, __________________ Ervin Farkas www.AtlantaLegalVideo.com

January 30th, 2007, 11:47 AM	#2
David Newman CTO, CineForm Inc. Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California Posts: 8,095	CFHD.dll and CFHD.inf is installed within c:/Windows/system32, as you registry is not showing CFHD, you need to reinstall (right click on CFHD.inf and select install.) __________________ David Newman -- web: www.gopro.com blog: cineform.blogspot.com -- twitter: twitter.com/David_Newman

January 30th, 2007, 01:14 PM	#3
Ervin Farkas Inner Circle Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta/USA Posts: 2,515	Ummm... reinstall from where? All I have is the free upgrade (1.5.1) to Adobe Premiere 1.5. Is this file present some place else on my PC? __________________ Ervin Farkas www.AtlantaLegalVideo.com

January 30th, 2007, 02:05 PM	#4
David Newman CTO, CineForm Inc. Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California Posts: 8,095	Sorry, now I understand, CFHD.dll is a part of commerical product (Aspect HD) and it doesn't come with the free components included with Premiere Pro 1.5.1. __________________ David Newman -- web: www.gopro.com blog: cineform.blogspot.com -- twitter: twitter.com/David_Newman

January 30th, 2007, 02:55 PM	#6
Steven Gotz Trustee Join Date: May 2002 Location: Clermont, FL Posts: 1,520	He was probably just trying to avoid looking like a salesman. __________________ Steven Gotz http://www.stevengotz.com

January 30th, 2007, 02:36 PM	#5
Bill Ravens Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: santa fe, nm Posts: 3,264 Images: 10	I'm a little perplexed why David Newman didn't mention that you can add CFHD to your system, so that it is recognized by virtualDub, simply by purchasing one of the Cineform products.

January 30th, 2007, 09:39 PM	#7
Graham Hickling Trustee Join Date: May 2004 Location: Knoxville, Tennessee Posts: 1,669	If you install the AspectHD trial, and then remove it, isn't the decompressor left behind as a freebie?

January 30th, 2007, 10:14 PM	#8
David Newman CTO, CineForm Inc. Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California Posts: 8,095	Graham, Yes you are correct if decoding is all that is required. __________________ David Newman -- web: www.gopro.com blog: cineform.blogspot.com -- twitter: twitter.com/David_Newman