Do you need a VFW codec for VirtualDub?
Do you need a VFW codec for VirtualDub?
VirtualDub requires a Video for Windows (VFW) compatible codec to decompress video. DirectShow codecs, such as those used by Windows Media Payer, are not suitable. Only ‘Direct Stream Copy’ is available for this video. Somewhere on VideoHelp…
How to install the WMV plugin in VirtualDub?
Add the WMV plugin to the ‘plugins’ folder in VirtualDub. Install FFDSHOW and enable WMV. or look at the installation guide here. Add the WMV plugin to the ‘plugins’ folder… Or install a VFW WMV3 decoder like ffdshow or WMV9VCM . You still have to install the WMV Plugin when using ffdshow. WMV9VCM is an encoder (Video Compression Manager).
Do you need to install a VFW WMV3 decoder?
Or install a VFW WMV3 decoder like ffdshow or WMV9VCM . You still have to install the WMV Plugin when using ffdshow. WMV9VCM is an encoder (Video Compression Manager). You still have to install the WMV Plugin when using ffdshow. Yes, sorry, I should have made this clear. But the OP has already gotten past the point of opening the source file.
Where do I find the VFW codec for ffdshow?
You’ll probably need to find ffdshow ‘s folder in your Start menu, click on ‘VFW configuration.’ In the window that pops up, make sure you’re on the Decoder tab, and that Codecs is highlighted in the left side of the window.
What kind of decompressor do I need for VirtualDub?
MP42 Decompressor for VirtualDub. If you’re using the old MS MPEG-4 codecs, use them with the 32-bit version of VirtualDub (yes, 32-bit VirtualDub works fine with 64-bit Windows). If you’re using 64-bit VirtualDub, you need 64-bit VfW decoders. ATM the only one for MP42 I know of is bundled in the 64-bit version of ffdshow-tryouts.
Is there a decompressor for MkV in VFW?
VirtualDubMod ‘s support for MKV is rather outdated, and can’t handle h.264/AVC video through the VfW interface at all (that’s why you get the “Cannot locate decompressor for format ” message).