Bora, I've just seen this message after replying to another. My suggestion is that you upgrade to the new version of software. I don't have any of these problems.

Jibsister,

That's actually what I have in mind before, but I wasn't so sure that I could get rid of this problem when I use PD5. I wasn't having this problen in PD4 trial version, but occurred after I purchased the Retail version.

But thanks to your advise..

Hello,

I have exactly the same problem with the VOB-File which is divided in several clips and there is a discontinuity at the the transition from one clip to the next .

Buying a new release can't be solution. I think this is a bug.

Any bug fixes available ?

Hello,

DO NOT BUY VERSION 5: YOU WILL HAVE THE SAME PROBLEMS !!!!!!!!!

Bora, you've given some excellent information but a little bit more would help.
1. What is the source of the VOB files -ie commercial, home computer produced, TV recorded?
2. How many DVD's have you tried this out on and what were those DVD's.
3. Give the full megabit length of the files.
4. Were all the vob files video or did some come in as audio?

Tom,
You should provide your own information as well - be very precise. Please see "jisbister" response. I also concur with it as I don't have a problem.

I'd also like to see an "actioned report" in 123 fashion so WE can try and duplicate your problem or not.

Different systems bring different results - some are "self-inflicted", by this I mean it is localised to your own computer set up.

I look forward to seeing a full bit of information including your sytem set up and the action you've taken.

Dafydd

D,
1. I tried commercial DVDs, Home videos converted to DVDs, TV recorded shows, etc.. all the same results.
2. I've tried a lot of variations, but all the same results.
3. They were divided into 15-second chunks. Not sure how heavy each file is.
4. All are video files.

Hope you can help me solve this.

Tom is right, the transition in between clips is obvious. I've tried contacting support from Cyberlink, but they can't solve this.

Thanks

Hello,

my system configuration is as follows:

Pentium(R) D CPU 3.00 GHz (Dual Core)
1 GB RAM
NVIDIA GeForce 6700 XL
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Version 2002 Service Pack 2

I use a vob-File of the length ~7 min (507 MB) Audio AC3.
PD (3.0 and 5.0) splits the vob-file into 27 clips of the length:
1st 16:06 s
2nd - 26th 16:03 s
27th 2:09 s

I found out that when I play the film in PD the discontinuity is only on the video track while after generating a divX File the discontiuity is also on the audio track.

Tom

Hi Tom and Bora,

Sorry not to have answered you sooner - a bit busy.

Okay this is going to have to be a self-help effort between you - to see what you both have that's causing this. I cant replicate your problem.

You need to compare systems and what software you have. You also have to see if you've got something running in the background which is activating and is interferring with PDr.

I'm scratching my head on this and don't know why.

Dafydd

Hi Tom & Boro,

I have the same problem, any DVD I try to import into PD5 are divided into approx. 30 second chunks, and I concur with Tom that the discontinuity is only the video track, not the audio.

My system config:
Pentium 4 2.8 Ghz (533mhz)
! GB Ram
Nvidia GeForce Ti4200 with 8xAGP, with latest drivers
Windows XP home service pack 2
Power Director 5 Delux version 5.001227 SR No. VDE051220-02
Benq DW 1650 DVD burner
I have also removed all other burning software. except Power 2 Go

The main difference we have, is that I import from the hard drive,because I get a front end streaming error if I try to import direct from DVD.According to Technical Support this generally occurs due to corrupt decoding files of PD software( they did not specify if the corruption is on my system or within PD5 generally) Their advice was to copy the .vob files to my hard drive, then import into PD5
As I do not have this problem when importing DVD's into Power Producer 3, I think that I will restrict DVD importing to PP3 only

Regards
Jeffree
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Hi Guys,

Response from Technical Support re. too many clips.

please follow the below mentioned suggested steps to resolve the issue;

1) Launch Power Producer software and import the video file ( saved on the hard drive).
2)Select 'Video Files' under the Edit head.
3) When the Edit page opens select the video clip listed at the bottom and then click 'Advanced Editing' button.
4) This will open PD software, where the imported file will be automatically be imported and placed on the Timeline.
5)Make the necessary edits in the file and then close the PD software.
6)Go ahead and burn the video file.

This is a workaround to the problem you are facing.
We hope this solves your issue.

In other words they do not know what the problem is, or how to fix it in PD5.
Which means we cannot incorporate files from DVD into projects created in PD5.

Regards
Jeffree Intel i7 930, 16GB ram, Radeon HD 5770 1Gb,Ver. 14.12 Win7 64 bit
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Hi guys,

I have P4-HT, 3.02 GHz, 256MB Graphics, 1GB RAM, Windows XP Home Ed, Philips DL DVD Burner, PowerDirector 4.

I've tried uninstalling everything I have in Windows and left PD4 alone, still the same result. Response to me by support is that, this is a "normal behaviour" of PD4 in capturing VOB files... I'm afraid that's true..

I'll try Jeff's suggestion.. then I'll get back with a report to you...

I have no problem importing DVD into PP3.7 or using PD5 to edit, I then wanted to incorporate the ppp files with pds files which is not possible, one day Cyberlink may make the 2 products compatable Intel i7 930, 16GB ram, Radeon HD 5770 1Gb,Ver. 14.12 Win7 64 bit
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Hi Guys,

Final response from Technical support:

'The issue about .VOB files getting split is due to the chapter settings on the file. This is a general feature and not necessarily an issue. This also exists with Power Director 5 software. We will, however, forward your concern to the Research & Development team.'

Chapter Settings on the file ? do they mean the files we are trying to import, this does not explain why each scene we are trying to import is split into dozens of segments.

Not necessarily an issue ?It is a major issue, because the transition effect between each segment is disjointed and we are unable to produce a smooth movie.

Tech. Supports final advice is to download the Trial version of PD5 Premium and then check out its features.

What do you think, guys ? I think I will stay with PP3 to import .VOB files


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