• Movie Studio

  One answer, on 5/26/2021

  RE: Cant upload video to Grpro Quark or GoPro Media Library
  @Christopher-Rigano Hi Is not GoPro Quark the miniature single axis stabilisation device for GoPro's? The most likely possible cause is you are exporting to an unsupported format ie AVCHD, file extension .mt2s file instead of a MP4 file - you need
• Movie Studio

  One answer, on 5/26/2021

  Cant upload video to Grpro Quark or GoPro Media Library
  I can't seem to upload edited files ... trying MPEG-4-Export (AVCHD)Video: H.264; 1920x1080i; 29.97 frames/s; VBR 20000 kbit/s; hardware encodingAudio: AC-3; Stereo; 48000 Hz; 384 kbit/sSize estimate: 49168 kByte Suggestions? Uploads to youtube fine
• Rescue Your Videotapes!

  4 answers, most recent on 5/21/2021

  RE: Interlacing
  @Ricadonna Hi . . . . . does this mean that I should export to a non-progressive format for the clearest picture . . . . Assuming the source/captured video is interlaced - then neither are 'clearer' then the other - it all depends on the media
• Video Pro X

  9 answers, most recent on 5/19/2021

  RE: ProRes support?
  @Craigster Hi Craig, Could you please put a link to my quote? I took a look through some of my posts on the Vegas forum but didn't find it. I do recall posting it as a copy/paste from the Magix.com site for VPX. When, I don't recall. John CB John,
• Movie Studio

  19 answers, most recent on 5/16/2021

  RE: Fast way to add intro exit to long video avoid render time
  @CubeAce @AAProds @onlye Hi Ray The difference in your results is because you have chosen to encode to AVCHD, as this is a requirement for MPEG4 to SR / SC correctly. The time you quoted must be for a SR as a Smart Copy would not be allowed with
• Video Pro X

  18 answers, most recent on 5/8/2021

  RE: MPEG4 Export Error - Empty files
  @Scenestealer Hi Peter . . . . an AVCHD H.264 Transport Stream HW encode produces a proper file with the MC encoder but you need to select Intel QSV at the top dropdown of the Advanced Encoder settings window . . . . Yesterday I was testing the MC
• Video Pro X

  18 answers, most recent on 5/8/2021

  RE: MPEG4 Export Error - Empty files
  @CubeAce Hi Ray That article is a good find and confirms a few bits of my understanding of the puzzle and fills in a few blanks. It leaves a few unanswered questions though! 1. So it appears that the Magix Default encoder is more designed around
• Video Pro X

  18 answers, most recent on 5/8/2021

  RE: MPEG4 Export Error - Empty files
  Hi @hilch, I am not sure if this addresses the problem, but I use the Main Concept codec and render with Intel QSV but only with the AVCHD-Transport stream preset. Every other preset renders a 0 byte file. The transport stream file gives me an AC-3
• Movie Studio

  17 answers, most recent on 4/27/2021

  RE: Main Concept MPEG-4 Codec
  @Beardeboss Hi . . . . . I dont want to up scale just keep them at the native resolution SD 720x576i lower field first AVCHD HD x264 MTS . . . . What you are wanting can be done without resorting to using the MainConcept codec ie MEP's Default
• Movie Studio

  17 answers, most recent on 4/27/2021

  RE: Main Concept MPEG-4 Codec
  I dont want to up scale just keep them at the native resolution SD 720x576i lower field first AVCHD HD x264 MTS which I believe is a valid spec under the Blue Ray Rules. I understand that the disc made will only be playable in my Bluray player and
• Movie Studio

  17 answers, most recent on 4/27/2021

  RE: Main Concept MPEG-4 Codec
  Hi yes I have copied from my original post at the top.. I was hoping to figure out how to export SD 720x576i to AVCHD DVD Disc, I know that at present there is a option for that but I can't seem to select an SD resolution only 1080 and 720. Normally
• Movie Studio

  17 answers, most recent on 4/27/2021

  RE: Main Concept MPEG-4 Codec
  @Beardeboss, @Scenestealer Hi . . . . Once you have downloaded the MC Codec to you system, it should be available to both Magix programs  . . . . I think that may have changed - I have the MC codec installed for MEP (reference purposes only) and it
• Movie Studio

  17 answers, most recent on 4/27/2021

  RE: Main Concept MPEG-4 Codec
  Very good thank you for the reply Peter yes it is me I am not up to speed on Either VPX and MEP but am really enjoying them both so far learning. Yes I will have a go at what you said. I don't know if the preset needs turning for best compatibility
• Movie Studio

  17 answers, most recent on 4/27/2021

  RE: Main Concept MPEG-4 Codec
  @Beardeboss Hi . . . . if it is necessary to add on this extra codec and if so what benefit does it offer . . . . The MainConcept is an optional extra and is not necessary for the program to work. I personally would advise against using the
• Movie Studio

  12 answers, most recent on 4/27/2021

  RE: Movie Edit Pro 2021 Premium new install keeps crashing
  @Wryly Hi . . . . As the PC is not Intel processor with integrated GPU based, there is no hardware acceleration for exporting to MP4 h.264, AVCHD and NVENC video formats, you can expect longer export times. John EBForum moderator   I can live with
• Movie Studio

  12 answers, most recent on 4/27/2021

  RE: Movie Edit Pro 2021 Premium new install keeps crashing
  @Wryly Hi . . . . the latest version and installed . . . Is it patched up to date - that latest is v20.0.1.80 . . . . At one point a message intimated that my GPU was incompatible, but the program crashed before I could screengrab it. It may not be
• Movie Studio

  17 answers, most recent on 4/27/2021

  RE: Main Concept MPEG-4 Codec
  @Beardeboss Hi Once you have downloaded the MC Codec to you system, it should be available to both Magix programs and to subsequent versions. Once you select it as Jeff has shown you will need to restart the program to use it.  I did try searching
• Movie Studio

  17 answers, most recent on 4/27/2021

  RE: Main Concept MPEG-4 Codec
  Yes many thanks for the replies guys I appreciate the kind hospitality of all of you helpful chappies on this excellent forum. Yes just a quick update I have ended up purchasing both magix programs MEP and VPX pro. I have also found after purchased
• Movie Studio

  26 answers, most recent on 4/17/2021

  RE: Mini DV AVI Smart Render? and Questions about BM Output possible?
  @emmrecs The issue of Smart Render and Smart Copy have been discussed in depth previously. Smart Render - only those parts of the movie that were changed in the program (e.g. by video cleaning or effects) are re-encoded - works for MPEG and
• Movie Studio

  17 answers, most recent on 4/27/2021

  RE: Main Concept MPEG-4 Codec
  @Beardeboss Hi Thanks for the thanks. Yes, there is a slight issue in that the Encoder Presets only contain HD presets in the Burn section but you can find a suitable SD preset (.prs) file in the following folders C:\ProgramData\MAGIX\Movie Edit Pro
• Movie Studio

  17 answers, most recent on 4/27/2021

  RE: Main Concept MPEG-4 Codec
  @Beardeboss Hi My opinion differs to @johnebaker and @emmrecs as I have used the MC encoder for many years as it used to be the default encoder in MEP and have had good results. The zero byte bug only occurs with HWA encoding to .MP4 and not with
• Movie Studio

  17 answers, most recent on 4/27/2021

  RE: Main Concept MPEG-4 Codec
  Yes guys. Many Thanks for all the replies. I Think that Scenestealer is more in touch with what I am wanted to do. Sorry if I explained in wrong. I was looking to contact Magix direct but could seem to find the form to fill in just many FAQs. I
• Movie Studio

  17 answers, most recent on 4/27/2021

  RE: Main Concept MPEG-4 Codec
  @Beardeboss Hi My opinion differs to @johnebaker and @emmrecs as I have used the MC encoder for many years as it used to be the default encoder in MEP and have had good results. The zero byte bug only occurs with HWA encoding to .MP4 and not with
• Movie Studio

  17 answers, most recent on 4/27/2021

  RE: Main Concept MPEG-4 Codec
  @Beardeboss In your previous post to the forum, from 2018, you were advised that these are user to user forums, so not a contact for any Magix staff. Hence no-one from Magix will reply to you! However, I have to say that purchasing the MainConcept