Pic Video/MPEG2/record out thru DV IEEE?

[Aaron Video]

Anyone know how to import Pic Video codec into Speed Edit? I've dowloaded it but have no idea how to make it show up in my rendering choices in Speed Edit render window when selecting file type. I need to convert my project in order to load it into TMPGenc so that I can author it to DVD

Also, does anyone know if Speed Edit will improve the MPEG2 encoder so we can eliminate the 2 steps (ie:convert to Pic Video then encode with TMPGenc.) I tried the MPEG2 encoder provided by Speed Edit, but found the end product overly compressed and playback revealed artifacts, particulary when ever there was a crossfade in my project.

Another problem is trying to get my standalone DVD recorder to recognize the DV out when using Speed Edit for playback.

I 'm happy with Speed Edit but disappointed in how difficult it is to get the finished project onto playback media without degradation or multiple steps of conversion.

Any resolutions to these problems would be appreciated.

Thanks: Steve/AVP

[SBowie]

The Pic Video MJPEG codec, when installed, shows up in the list of AVI codecs in SE's render options.

[Aaron Video]

I ran the install already. The only thing it allows me to do is configure. I chose the PI Video codec. It doesn't show in Speed Edit. A'm I missing a step?
Thanks
Steve

[SBowie]

It doesn't show in Speed Edit. A'm I missing a step?
I think you may be looking in the wrong place.

Select "Video for Windows (*.AVI)" as a render Format, and click the Customize button next to the Preset selection field. In the panel that pops up, click right on the video codec name, and scroll down to find the codec you want.

[Aaron Video]

Yes, as you were probably sending me your message I stumbled on it.
Thanx again for your help.
Steve/AVP

[SBowie]

No problemo! That's why I get the big bucks ... oh, wait ... :p

[Scott Bates]

But Steve, they ARE big bucks ... until they cross the US/Canadian border. :devil:

[SBowie]

Actually, the situation is pretty sad right now, Scott. The American buck is so low that if it keeps dropping against ours, we'll be at par before year end ... which is not good for me at all!