CGTalk - Codex conundrum

sadicus

10-08-2006, 08:55 PM

Not sure where to post this Q so i start here. since i am going to composite :)
Windows XP pro sp2 (both computers)
.AVI file exported from an AVID and givin to me on CD
i have two computers but apparently one of them is missing a codex to view the file.
Avid codex are installed on both computers.

Computer1 obviously has the codex i need, it plays the .AVI
Computer2 does not have the codex and i get a error, but no info on what codec is needed.

Q1) How to know what codex a file needs in order for windows media player to play the file?
ex: i guess that since both computers have the avid codex that perhaps i need a different codex to view the file, but how do i find out which one?

Q2) Where to find codex on computer1 and can i just Copy/Paste all the codex files from computer1 to the correct path and have them work on Computer2?

10-09-2006, 11:21 AM

Just install the Avid Codec and you'll be fine. You can get them here (http://www.avid.com/onlineSupport/supportcontent.asp?browse=&productID=10&contentID=3795)

Case they don't work you can still convert your movie into a sequence of files on the computer 1 to be used in Computer 2.

The only tool that I'm aware to find what codec is used on .avi files is G-Spot (http://www.headbands.com/gspot/)

I hope it helps.

cheers,

sadicus

10-09-2006, 02:05 PM

Thanks Very helpful!
i do have an install question:
Does the AvidAVIcodec.dll file go into the Win\system32 folder?
i have never installed a codec like this, AVICodec.reg
it looks like it will register the .dll from wherever it is on the computer, but i want to do this correctly.

10-09-2006, 06:51 PM

I don't have this particular codec installed because I use mainly QuickTime. But I believe that all you need to do is to copy the .dll to system32 and then run the .reg one to register the codec with windows.

Have you checked with G-Spot to see if it's the right codec?

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