Analog Capture File Types

[DiscCoasterPro]

Hi all. Just when I thought I had a bit of a handle of file types, I run across what is either new terminology or an entirely different approach to saving AVI type files.

I just purchased a program called Canopus "Lets-Edit" and I am reading about capture set up. What I expected to see was AVI file types perhaps the uncompressed type, then the DV/AVI Type 1 and Type 2. That would have been something I was a little familiar with. What I found was something much different and something I don't really understand. I wonder if someone, or everyone LOL would look at this and offer a kindergarden style explanation for a pea brain like myself.

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thanks much,
dcp

[atifsh]

if ur talking bout reference filetype, its not new type its just how certain program works with avi filetypes, usually using their own codec like this one uses canupus codec. iv seen similar type of working in Pinnacle edition 5.x too.

perhaps there maybe some limitation of the programs for opening one large file so it breaks them in several small avis and then one reference file to connect them... not sure though..

[DiscCoasterPro]

Hi, thanks for the reply! Yeah, I was surprised to see that this program didn't have provisions for type 1 avi. This is supposed to be a slightly higher end program than other NLEditors such as Ulead Video Studio, or Pinnacle or Cyberlink Power Director. (LOL ..all of which I have) All of those programs provide choices of raw avi, avi type 1 and avi type 2. I was just very surprised to see only type 2 avi supported. Thought I missed something.

As I understand it the type 1 avi files meld the audio and video together as opposed to type 2 which keeps them seperate. I have read that unless there is a reason to edit the audio, use type 1 since there is less of a chance to loose audio / video sync. So, I hoped to see it.

dcp