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Unreadable .avi video sequence

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pinkyRose88 Posted messages 65 Status Member -  
 Rhovannon -
Hello,
I recorded a video sequence with a Sony DSC-S650 digital camera. The type of memory card used is a "Sony Memory Stick Pro Duo High Speed Magic Gate," with the logo being an M underlined three times.
I used a cable from another digital camera to save this sequence to my computer.
The problem is:
the sequence cannot be played on my computer; I tried with VLC, Real, QuickTime, but nothing worked.
However, it plays on the digital camera.

Is there anyone who knows what the issue might be?
Could it be that the memory card is defective?
Or is it because the cable is originally for a BENQ digital camera, even if it has the same shape?
Or could it be an issue with the camera itself?

I really need this sequence. Is there anything that can help me???
Thank you.

12 answers

  1. Rhovannon
     
    Hi, this is probably a codec issue. Are you sure you have everything you need on your computer?
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    1. pinkyRose88 Posted messages 65 Status Member
       
      I don't know, but usually other sequences and films can be played, even those that I can't read with Real or Media Player; VLC plays them.
      I don't understand what it's about.
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  2. Rhovannon
     
    Well, it is true that VLC already includes a good number of codecs for playback. Maybe your input file has too exotic a format? In that case, you'll need to perform a conversion of that file. Transfer it to your machine and let me know the extension (.avi, .mpg, .mp4, etc...), I'll be around for now.
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    1. pinkyRose88 Posted messages 65 Status Member
       
      It's .avi
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  3. Rhovannon
     
    Okay, this is what's called the container, now the codec used should not be recognized by your reading software, so you'll need to convert it with this for example:

    https://www.01net.com/telecharger/windows/Multimedia/encodeurs_et_decodeurs/fiches/36927.html
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    1. pinkyRose88 Posted messages 65 Status Member
       
      Thank you
      Can you please explain to me what exactly I need to do
      after downloading this software??
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    2. pinkyRose88 Posted messages 65 Status Member
       
      Hello
      I tried to open my sequence with the software you gave me
      It shows me
      a first error message "Incorrect header"
      and then a second error message stating that it could not open this file

      What should I do?
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  4. Rhovannon
     
    Install it to start, then open it and locate the file on the hard drive.
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    1. pinkyRose88 Posted messages 65 Status Member
       
      Hello
      I installed this software
      and then I tried to open my sequence with it
      and it displays
      a first error message "Incorrect header"
      and then a second error message indicating that it could not open this file

      What should I do?
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  6. Rhovannon
     
    This means that your file is corrupted, so indeed, any editing/conversion software will refuse to open it, and I don't see any other solution than to redo it. There used to be a program capable of repairing this "header": AviFix, but I've checked, it has become unavailable; otherwise, there is surely an equivalent somewhere, search for it there, for example:

    https://www.01net.com/telecharger/windows/Multimedia/
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    1. pinkyRose88 Posted messages 65 Status Member
       
      I found the software you told me about, I downloaded and then installed it.
      I tried to open my sequence with it,
      but all the buttons are disabled and in the label file format is written unknown.
      What should I do??
      Here is the link from which I downloaded this software

      http://downloads.ddigest-dl.com/software/download.php?sid=534&ssid=0&did=1
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    2. pinkyRose88 Posted messages 65 Status Member
       
      I tried with this software, I clicked on fix
      but it's still the same as before
      do you maybe have another way??
      thank you
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  7. Rhovannon
     
    Thank you for the link, I just downloaded it too.

    Strange, I have the feeling that there are two of you, am I wrong?

    Well, let's move on...

    Now you need to download another software: media info

    https://www.01net.com/telecharger/windows/Multimedia/codecs/fiches/32084.html

    Excellent soft that will allow you to get all the information about your file, just right-click on it and there you go.
    Let me know what it tells you...
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    1. pinkyRose88 Posted messages 65 Status Member
       
      Hello
      It's just me, I don't know what made you believe that I am 2
      Well, I'm trying to download this link and I'm having trouble downloading it from this site
      But I managed to download it using this site http://mediaarea.net/en/MediaInfo
      But when I click on mediaInfo.exe, a black window opens quickly and then closes
      What should I do
      Thank you
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    2. pinkyRose88 Posted messages 65 Status Member
       
      Hello
      ok I just installed it
      after opening my sequence with
      it shows me
      avi:624mb 30mn 22s
      1 audio streamer ADPCM
      Master date Sat Mar 0318:39:00 2009
      Writing application SONY DSC MJPEG 0100


      First audio stream
      88.2Kbps, 11.025KHZ, 1channel, ADCM (U-LAW)

      and a button GO TO THE WEB SITE OF THIS AUDIO CODEC

      I don't know what to do??
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  8. Rhovannon
     
    No, to get ALL the info, right-click on the file/mediainfo...

    actually, your instructions are missing the codec used, the number of frames/second, etc...
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    1. pinkyRose88 Posted messages 65 Status Member
       
      I clicked on a small button at the bottom right of the interface
      and I selected sheet (view)
      and it gave
      CompleteName: C:\Documents and Settings\PinkyRose88\Desktop\MOV00469.AVI
      Format: AVI
      Format/Info: Audio Video Interleave
      FileSize/String: 624 MiB
      Duration/String: 30mn 22s
      OverallBitRate/String: 2 871 Kbps
      Mastered_Date: Sat Mar 03 18:39:00 2009
      Encoded_Application: SONY DSC MJPEG 0100

      Should I try with another view???
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    2. pinkyRose88 Posted messages 65 Status Member
       

      General
      Complete name : C:\Documents and Settings\pinkyRose88\Bureau\MOV00469.AVI
      Format : AVI
      Format/Info : Audio Video Interleave
      File size : 624 MiB
      Duration : 30mn 22s
      Overall bit rate : 2 871 Kbps
      Mastered date : Sat Mar 03 18:39:00 2009
      Writing application : SONY DSC MJPEG 0100

      Audio
      Format : ADPCM
      Format profile : U-Law
      Codec ID : 7
      Codec ID/Info : CCITT U-Law
      Duration : 30mn 22s
      Bit rate mode : Constant
      Bit rate : 88.2 Kbps
      Channel(s) : 1 channel
      Sampling rate : 11.025 KHz
      Resolution : 8 bits
      Title : SONY DSC MOVIE
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  9. Rhovannon
     
    Sure, here's the translation: Ok, we have what we need

    Well, your video seems to be encoded in DV, which is the format suited for digital cameras. You're indeed missing some codecs: avi DV, Mjpeg and I don't think VLC has included them. So you'll need to download and install an additional codec pack: AceMegaCodecsPack, it's the most comprehensive, unfortunately I can't provide you with a link as I can't find it.
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  10. Rhovannon
     
    Hello,

    In the installation options, you need to install ALL the codecs first, the antivirus module is unnecessary as well as the player. Once that's done, reopen your video file with a standard player and let me know how it goes. Oh, I almost forgot, also uncheck (in the installation options) the file associations.
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    1. pinkyRose88 Posted messages 65 Status Member
       
      Hello
      during installation I checked everything
      but I can't find the lambda drive you mentioned
      where can I find it??
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  11. Rhovannon
     
    Euh, lambda means "anyone" or "anyone at all."
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    1. pinkyRose88 Posted messages 65 Status Member
       
      ok
      thanks for the information
      I tried again with VLC and Media Player Classic
      it didn’t work
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  12. Rhovannon
     
    The players used always tell you the same thing? In this case, unfortunately, I fear that your file may be permanently lost.
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    1. pinkyRose88 Posted messages 65 Status Member
       
      Hello Rhovaonous
      thank you for all the time you dedicated to help me
      thank you for everything
      indeed, I asked a photo lab near my home and I asked them to store the sequence on a removable disk and now it is readable by any player
      I think the problem was with the cable
      thank you
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