shooter6
Hi Everyone -
I intend to use VDJ to play music videos in a club. I love the features, but I am having some trouble - mostly the problem is that the audio does not usually load completely or takes an extremely long time to load. The video portion will keep playing after the audio stops.
My system specs are:
Intel P4 2.4GHz
1.5GB RAM
separate System and Data HDDs
Windows 2000 SP 4
nVidia GeForce FX 5200 video card with 128MB RAM
The videos are MPEG-2 DVD format, 720x480 29.97fps interlaced, rendered from Sonic Foundry Vegas 4. Most are about 100MB in size.
I am using the Hercules DJ Console Mk2 for sound with the full version of VDJ.
My settings in VDJ: (sorry I can't do screen shots)
Performances - Preset is one above Fastest. Latency 512(11ms), both boxes checked. Enhanced scratch algorithm optimized for quality. etc...
Video - Output is my nVidia card using hardware acceleration.
The Codec is set to Video Decoder, though I have tried the Windows Media option with similar results.
So can y'all help?
Thanks!
I intend to use VDJ to play music videos in a club. I love the features, but I am having some trouble - mostly the problem is that the audio does not usually load completely or takes an extremely long time to load. The video portion will keep playing after the audio stops.
My system specs are:
Intel P4 2.4GHz
1.5GB RAM
separate System and Data HDDs
Windows 2000 SP 4
nVidia GeForce FX 5200 video card with 128MB RAM
The videos are MPEG-2 DVD format, 720x480 29.97fps interlaced, rendered from Sonic Foundry Vegas 4. Most are about 100MB in size.
I am using the Hercules DJ Console Mk2 for sound with the full version of VDJ.
My settings in VDJ: (sorry I can't do screen shots)
Performances - Preset is one above Fastest. Latency 512(11ms), both boxes checked. Enhanced scratch algorithm optimized for quality. etc...
Video - Output is my nVidia card using hardware acceleration.
The Codec is set to Video Decoder, though I have tried the Windows Media option with similar results.
So can y'all help?
Thanks!
Mensajes Wed 27 Dec 06 @ 10:10 pm
cstoll
I would start here as part of the problem
- nVidia GeForce FX 5200 video card with 128MB RAM -
Weak card and issues.
However, how up-to-date are things like DirectX and Video Drivers?
- nVidia GeForce FX 5200 video card with 128MB RAM -
Weak card and issues.
However, how up-to-date are things like DirectX and Video Drivers?
Mensajes Wed 27 Dec 06 @ 10:12 pm
Rune (DJ-In-Norway)
shooter6 wrote :
I am having some trouble - mostly the problem is that the audio does not usually load completely or takes an extremely long time to load. The video portion will keep playing after the audio stops.
I am having some trouble - mostly the problem is that the audio does not usually load completely or takes an extremely long time to load. The video portion will keep playing after the audio stops.
Does the video work in Windows Media Player?
Might just be the way you have coded it that VDJ does not like..
Use Mpeg2 and PCM audio.
There a LOTS of different audio coding options in Vegas I bet, but not all of them are good to use
Mensajes Wed 27 Dec 06 @ 10:28 pm
shooter6
Thanks DJ - the videos work well in Media Player.
The MPEG encoder I use doesn't give me much choice on the audio portion - all are rendered at 224Kbps, 48000 Hz, Layer 2. It the MainConcept MPEG decoder plug in for Vegas.
Also, Thank you cstoll - I am using DirectX 9 (redownloaded today) and the latest nVidia video driver. I know its a weak card, but I just got it after having this problem - it hasn't helped but it hasn't seemed to hurt.
The MPEG encoder I use doesn't give me much choice on the audio portion - all are rendered at 224Kbps, 48000 Hz, Layer 2. It the MainConcept MPEG decoder plug in for Vegas.
Also, Thank you cstoll - I am using DirectX 9 (redownloaded today) and the latest nVidia video driver. I know its a weak card, but I just got it after having this problem - it hasn't helped but it hasn't seemed to hurt.
Mensajes Wed 27 Dec 06 @ 11:01 pm
Rune (DJ-In-Norway)
Try playing them with hardware acceleration disabled in VDJ (video setting)
does that work?
if so, your card doesnt work good with this mode on
Mensajes Wed 27 Dec 06 @ 11:36 pm
shooter6
Yep - no difference either way. For what its worth, the audio plays fine when I change max load to none, but the video isn't as good. Are there buffer settings or something that I should be looking at? I've also heard rumors of a registry editor - where is that available?
BTW - I love these forums and I appreciate your help!
BTW - I love these forums and I appreciate your help!
Mensajes Thu 28 Dec 06 @ 1:09 am
discobrian24
In my honest opinion here is what I would do:
1. Wipe your system clean with a fresh install of Windows XP. You say you are using Windows 2000 and that may very well be most of your problems as I believe Direct X needs XP.
2. Upgrade your video card to one that is 256mb with DDR3.
3. Re-install VDJ on the fresh OS AFTER you get all your updates and such.
I know most users are using NVIDIA cards, but I have had luck with ATI. I have used X1600 PRO, X1300 PRO and now use X1950 Pro GREAT card but it is like $299.
1. Wipe your system clean with a fresh install of Windows XP. You say you are using Windows 2000 and that may very well be most of your problems as I believe Direct X needs XP.
2. Upgrade your video card to one that is 256mb with DDR3.
3. Re-install VDJ on the fresh OS AFTER you get all your updates and such.
I know most users are using NVIDIA cards, but I have had luck with ATI. I have used X1600 PRO, X1300 PRO and now use X1950 Pro GREAT card but it is like $299.
Mensajes Thu 28 Dec 06 @ 1:31 am
shooter6
Thanks Disco - It looks like I'll be going that direction soon. For what its worth, the DirectX website says it works with most versions of Windows.
On another note (maybe this should be a different topic?) - what are people doing to convert videos from DVD for use in VDJ? I get the ERG Music VideoTraxx Dance series on DVD and would like to make it compatible.
Thanks!
On another note (maybe this should be a different topic?) - what are people doing to convert videos from DVD for use in VDJ? I get the ERG Music VideoTraxx Dance series on DVD and would like to make it compatible.
Thanks!
Mensajes Thu 28 Dec 06 @ 3:48 pm
discobrian24
I use Smartripper. Do a search as I have and so have others posted a link to the download and the settings.
Mensajes Thu 28 Dec 06 @ 9:20 pm
shooter6
Fantastic - you've saved me a ridiculous number of hours. You're a rock star - thanks!
Mensajes Thu 28 Dec 06 @ 10:58 pm