Can't import QT files..unknown stream at DVinfo.net

Phil Gosselin · October 26th, 2009, 06:27 PM

Hi all,

Boy it seems that QT is wreaking havok on my patience these days.

I am trying to export/render several projects. All used QT files encoded with the Animation codec.

So far I've done about 6 of them and they all went fine. This one project is different, I re-edited and old project of my client so instead of being an HDV one it is a regular NTSC DV project.

I just tried to open it and all QT sequences are missing from the timeline. If I try to import the file Vegas will tell me that it cannot open it. I also noticed that in the "Import" window with which I browse to a file at the bottom there is a section that shows the properties of the file you select. In that case if I select the QT file the description reads that it is an "unknown streams"...

I just spent my entire day rendering out other projects that uses the same source file and Vegas read it beautifully.

Boy this is something I hate so much. Everytime I jump to a new version of Vegas if I have to go back into a project that was edited with a previous version there is always issues...

Anyway, what is your take it this problem?

Thanks,

Philippe

**** Edit ****

Now all files are offline no matter which project I open, I mean I just open some of these projects today and rendered them out.

The drive letter is now F: but originally they were on a K:, how can I make Vegas to point to that drive and stay on it?

Obviously Vegas sees some files because all the audio tracks are present on the timelines and fully playing when attempting playback

Seth Bloombaum · October 27th, 2009, 10:00 AM

Your Vegas projects seem to be full of QT - they really shouldn't be, other workflows are faster and more reliable. But that's another subject.

In order, I would try:

A full cold restart of the computer.

Reinstallation of QT.

The QT codecs are supplied and installed by the QT package that you download from Apple. It sure sounds like your QT installation has somehow gotten corrupted, perhaps by the installation of a new codec package. Many (not all) of the mega-codec packages can play havoc with your existing codecs that work.

Seth Bloombaum · October 27th, 2009, 10:41 AM

Also, check out what Mike Kujbida wrote here:
http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/1438422-post2.html

Mike Kujbida · October 27th, 2009, 11:09 AM

Thanks Seth but it looks like the Pro 9.0c update "may" finally have the fix for this problem.

Fixed an issue reading QuickTime audio when using QuickTime 7.6.4.

Hopefully this will put an end to this particular problem :-)

Phil Gosselin · October 27th, 2009, 05:44 PM

Thanks guys,

Well the reason why there is so much QT in my project is because my special effect guy will only give me QT Animation renders. As you know Animation supports Alpha Channel and it is invaluable to him that the codec he uses supports that channel.

in so far there hasn't been a lot of issues with it. Even last summer when I was working full time on this project and rendering video after video (35 in total) everything was fine. Of course I wasn't trying to render in QT back then but it is the same project so all those QT files were in them.

In any case everything seems to be back to normal, Vegas now sees the files and rendering out to HQ WMV is a breeze.

As for Mike's solution, well I don't have that ITunes cr*p installed in my computers, go Winamp ;)

As for QT's version I have 7.6.2 installed

Thanks again guys :)

Phil

Perrone Ford · October 27th, 2009, 06:49 PM

The animation codec does a crappy job encoding photographic material. It wasn't built for that. There are plenty of QT codecs that support alpha channels. Avid's DNxHD, Jpeg2000, AJA's codecs, etc. He'd get better performance out of one of those (and so would you).

October 26th, 2009, 06:27 PM	#1
Phil Gosselin Major Player Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Quebec, Canada Posts: 211	Can't import QT files..unknown stream Hi all, Boy it seems that QT is wreaking havok on my patience these days. I am trying to export/render several projects. All used QT files encoded with the Animation codec. So far I've done about 6 of them and they all went fine. This one project is different, I re-edited and old project of my client so instead of being an HDV one it is a regular NTSC DV project. I just tried to open it and all QT sequences are missing from the timeline. If I try to import the file Vegas will tell me that it cannot open it. I also noticed that in the "Import" window with which I browse to a file at the bottom there is a section that shows the properties of the file you select. In that case if I select the QT file the description reads that it is an "unknown streams"... I just spent my entire day rendering out other projects that uses the same source file and Vegas read it beautifully. Boy this is something I hate so much. Everytime I jump to a new version of Vegas if I have to go back into a project that was edited with a previous version there is always issues... Anyway, what is your take it this problem? Thanks, Philippe ** Edit ** Now all files are offline no matter which project I open, I mean I just open some of these projects today and rendered them out. The drive letter is now F: but originally they were on a K:, how can I make Vegas to point to that drive and stay on it? Obviously Vegas sees some files because all the audio tracks are present on the timelines and fully playing when attempting playback Last edited by Phil Gosselin; October 26th, 2009 at 06:38 PM. Reason: Addendum

October 27th, 2009, 10:00 AM	#2
Seth Bloombaum Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,420	Your Vegas projects seem to be full of QT - they really shouldn't be, other workflows are faster and more reliable. But that's another subject. In order, I would try: A full cold restart of the computer. Reinstallation of QT. The QT codecs are supplied and installed by the QT package that you download from Apple. It sure sounds like your QT installation has somehow gotten corrupted, perhaps by the installation of a new codec package. Many (not all) of the mega-codec packages can play havoc with your existing codecs that work. __________________ 30 years of pro media production. Vegas user since 1.0. Webcaster since 1997. Freelancer since 2000. College instructor since 2001.

October 27th, 2009, 10:41 AM	#3
Seth Bloombaum Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,420	Also, check out what Mike Kujbida wrote here: http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/1438422-post2.html __________________ 30 years of pro media production. Vegas user since 1.0. Webcaster since 1997. Freelancer since 2000. College instructor since 2001.

October 27th, 2009, 06:49 PM	#6
Perrone Ford Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 4,100	The animation codec does a crappy job encoding photographic material. It wasn't built for that. There are plenty of QT codecs that support alpha channels. Avid's DNxHD, Jpeg2000, AJA's codecs, etc. He'd get better performance out of one of those (and so would you). __________________ DVX100, PMW-EX1, Canon 550D, FigRig, Dell Octocore, Avid MC4/5, MB Looks, RedCineX, Matrox MX02 mini, GTech RAID, Edirol R-4, Senn. G2 Evo, Countryman, Moles and Lowels.

October 27th, 2009, 11:09 AM	#4
Mike Kujbida Inner Circle Join Date: May 2005 Location: Windsor, ON Canada Posts: 2,770	Thanks Seth but it looks like the Pro 9.0c update "may" finally have the fix for this problem. Fixed an issue reading QuickTime audio when using QuickTime 7.6.4. Hopefully this will put an end to this particular problem :-)

October 27th, 2009, 05:44 PM	#5
Phil Gosselin Major Player Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Quebec, Canada Posts: 211	Thanks guys, Well the reason why there is so much QT in my project is because my special effect guy will only give me QT Animation renders. As you know Animation supports Alpha Channel and it is invaluable to him that the codec he uses supports that channel. in so far there hasn't been a lot of issues with it. Even last summer when I was working full time on this project and rendering video after video (35 in total) everything was fine. Of course I wasn't trying to render in QT back then but it is the same project so all those QT files were in them. In any case everything seems to be back to normal, Vegas now sees the files and rendering out to HQ WMV is a breeze. As for Mike's solution, well I don't have that ITunes cr*p installed in my computers, go Winamp ;) As for QT's version I have 7.6.2 installed Thanks again guys :) Phil