Vegas wont accept .AVI file from dash cam at DVinfo.net

Terry Esslinger · May 9th, 2018, 12:48 PM

Have not been here for a long time (long story) but have a question. I have a dash cam that produces .AVI clips. My Vegas will not recognize the clips. I know avi,s can come in different forms but dont know what form this is. Camera documentation of no help. Manufacturer is out of business and web site is closed down. Can anyone give me a hand? I have Vegas 13.

Jeremiah Rickert · May 9th, 2018, 10:28 PM

If you can't get it to work, I would try WinFF or Handbrake (both free programs) and convert to something else. Seems weird that it doesn't work though.

Seth Bloombaum · May 9th, 2018, 10:44 PM

Not so unusual. There are a lot of different codecs in use in dash cams.

An install of HandBrake includes the versatile FFMPEG decoder codec package, that’s pretty solid. A good first step. But still not guaranteed.

If that doesn’t work, google for the *free* version of MediaInfo. It’s easy to get distracted by the clickbait, so take your time when selecting the download. Then, select one of the advanced modes, and drop your file on it. It will tell you what codec is in your AVI, which will lead to a little research project as to how you can decode it.

AVOID codec packs, generally. They tend to break some things that might be working, like your favorite export presets.

Ken Plotin · May 10th, 2018, 04:00 PM

Virtual Dub (free) converts .avi files compiled from JPEG frames into "regular .avi for Sony Vegas.
Worked for me on files from a small time lapse camera in Vegas 13.

Ken

May 9th, 2018, 12:48 PM	#1
Terry Esslinger Major Player Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Sacramento, Elk Grove. Calif Posts: 306	Vegas wont accept .AVI file from dash cam Have not been here for a long time (long story) but have a question. I have a dash cam that produces .AVI clips. My Vegas will not recognize the clips. I know avi,s can come in different forms but dont know what form this is. Camera documentation of no help. Manufacturer is out of business and web site is closed down. Can anyone give me a hand? I have Vegas 13. __________________ Puttin the wet stuff on the red stuff!

May 9th, 2018, 10:28 PM	#2
Jeremiah Rickert Major Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Newberg, Oregon Posts: 494	Re: Vegas wont accept .AVI file from dash cam If you can't get it to work, I would try WinFF or Handbrake (both free programs) and convert to something else. Seems weird that it doesn't work though.

May 9th, 2018, 10:44 PM	#3
Seth Bloombaum Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,420	Re: Vegas wont accept .AVI file from dash cam Not so unusual. There are a lot of different codecs in use in dash cams. An install of HandBrake includes the versatile FFMPEG decoder codec package, that’s pretty solid. A good first step. But still not guaranteed. If that doesn’t work, google for the free version of MediaInfo. It’s easy to get distracted by the clickbait, so take your time when selecting the download. Then, select one of the advanced modes, and drop your file on it. It will tell you what codec is in your AVI, which will lead to a little research project as to how you can decode it. AVOID codec packs, generally. They tend to break some things that might be working, like your favorite export presets. __________________ 30 years of pro media production. Vegas user since 1.0. Webcaster since 1997. Freelancer since 2000. College instructor since 2001.

May 10th, 2018, 04:00 PM	#4
Ken Plotin Major Player Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 254	Re: Vegas wont accept .AVI file from dash cam Virtual Dub (free) converts .avi files compiled from JPEG frames into "regular .avi for Sony Vegas. Worked for me on files from a small time lapse camera in Vegas 13. Ken