No video when opening a file, but there is video on Internet TV

neXus27 · 22nd October 2004, 17:25

I have downloaded a couple of Halo videos. I save them as Winamp files. Whenever I attemp to play them, I can hear sound, but I cannot see video. When I click View>Video, it just shows the Hullsoft logo with the llama. My specs are:

Operating System: Windows 98 (4.10, build 1998)
System Manufacturer: n/a
System Model: n/a
BIOS: n/a
Processor: Intell Pentium II, MMX, ~350MHz
Memory: 512Mb
DirectX Version: 9.0b (4.09.0000.0902)

I don't know what is wrong. I am not good with computers, but my only guess is that I don't have 98SE or higher. I am hoping like hell that isn't the case, though.

Nunzio390 · 22nd October 2004, 21:52

What do you mean by "save them as Winamp files"? Winamp is a media player that supports and plays many different file types. Where did you download these Halo videos from? What 3-character file extension do the Halo videos have?

Looks to me to be identical to this problem > no video just sound

What is the 3-character file extension of the actual video file that you downloaded?

I'll need you to answer the same questions I asked of Tron_666 in that other thread.

neXus27 · 25th October 2004, 15:27

i saved it as a .wmp file... hmm. let me check the website i downloaded it from... ahh, yes it says its a .wma file type tho. can that affect if it shows video or not?

Nunzio390 · 25th October 2004, 15:35

Quote:

yes it says its a .wma file type tho. can that affect if it shows video or not?

Well that explains it...

WMA -> Windows Media Audio
WMV -> Windows Media Video

You've downloaded Halo audio files and not video files. Hence, no video.

gaekwad2 · 25th October 2004, 15:50

If you think they should contain video try renaming them to wmv.

Wma files are handled by the in_wm audio plugin, wmv by in_dshow.

To be sure and to see if you have to install newer codecs you can also open them with GSpot.
Note: the displayed stream type is always video/x-ms-asf, you have to use the DirectShow render function to see if they really contain a video stream.

Nunzio390 · 25th October 2004, 15:58

Oh yeah. If he has WinXP and SP2 and used the IE browser to http:// download the files, it could be that ridiculous problem that the Internet Explorer browser has with wrong-guessing MIME file types and downloading stuff with the wrong file extensions.

Try renaming, neXus, as gaekwad indicated to see if they are actually videos. If that doesn't work and you feel you've downloaded an actual video file but are unsure of what the actual file extension/ type is, then do as I instructed the guy in the other thread to do, and use GSpot to determine the type of video and what if any missing codec is required.

[Edit] Ahhh, gaekwad!! You edited your post as I was typing my reply. LOL! [/Edit]

neXus27 · 25th October 2004, 20:10

Well, i went to the file's properties and discovered that it is indeed a WMV file type. Hmm, this is trange and confusing. I havn't used the GSpot program, but I have downloaded it.

neXus27 · 25th October 2004, 20:17

Also, where it displays the file name scrolling across Winamp, its name is, 'HALO2: LOCKOUT.WMV' Alos, when I used the GSpot program, I chose the Halo file, and it said it was an unsupported filetype. Hoe exactly do I use the program efficiently?

neXus27 · 25th October 2004, 20:25

Also, where it displays the file name scrolling across Winamp, its name is, 'HALO2: LOCKOUT.WMV' Alos, when I used the GSpot program, I chose the Halo file, and it said it was an unsupported filetype. How exactly do I use the program efficiently?

EDIT: When I clicked the grey render button at the bottom of the screen, it said it was unable to play the audio type. it is 30,000 kB, and only 6 mins. It sounds like low-quality audio, so that tells me there is some video in there. I was able to play the videos on a computer with an OS that supported Windows Media Player 9. '9 sounds like it has updated codecs, and I only have 7.1. Is there a way to download codecs for '7.1? I'm thinking that if I download the '7.1 codecs, I will also be able to play movies on Winamp. That's my guess though.

gaekwad2 · 25th October 2004, 20:36

I'd try this.

Edit: Actually there's a smaller pack here.

neXus27 · 25th October 2004, 21:09

Thanks gaekwad, but no cigar. What he hell is going on with this? You guys are great for sticking with me, by the way.

gaekwad2 · 25th October 2004, 21:28

The only thing I can think of right now:
Did you reboot after installing the codecs?

22nd October 2004, 17:25	#1
neXus27 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 6	No video when opening a file, but there is video on Internet TV I have downloaded a couple of Halo videos. I save them as Winamp files. Whenever I attemp to play them, I can hear sound, but I cannot see video. When I click View>Video, it just shows the Hullsoft logo with the llama. My specs are: Operating System: Windows 98 (4.10, build 1998) System Manufacturer: n/a System Model: n/a BIOS: n/a Processor: Intell Pentium II, MMX, ~350MHz Memory: 512Mb DirectX Version: 9.0b (4.09.0000.0902) I don't know what is wrong. I am not good with computers, but my only guess is that I don't have 98SE or higher. I am hoping like hell that isn't the case, though.

22nd October 2004, 21:52	#2
Nunzio390 Nugatory Aluminator Look it up Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Tharsis Ridge (Martian lowlands) Posts: 8,588	What do you mean by "save them as Winamp files"? Winamp is a media player that supports and plays many different file types. Where did you download these Halo videos from? What 3-character file extension do the Halo videos have? Looks to me to be identical to this problem > no video just sound What is the 3-character file extension of the actual video file that you downloaded? I'll need you to answer the same questions I asked of Tron_666 in that other thread. Don't email or PM me concerning Winamp. Instead, either start a NEW TOPIC or post a REPLY in the appropriate thread in these forums. This will also benefit others who may have a similar question or problem. But before posting, please first Search the forums and read all FAQs and all Sticky threads. ORB Remote Broadcast [ Automated Jukebox \| Nunzio's Home \| Wacky Videos \| Solve the Prunella Puzzle! ] [ LINE RIDER! \| My Resume \| Virtual Chess \| Composite Sketch \| My Niece's Band ] [ Plugins by Joonas \| DrO's Winamp Plugins and Extras \| K-JÃ¶fol ]

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25th October 2004, 15:27	#3
neXus27 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 6	i saved it as a .wmp file... hmm. let me check the website i downloaded it from... ahh, yes it says its a .wma file type tho. can that affect if it shows video or not?

25th October 2004, 15:50	#5
gaekwad2 Foorum King Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: bar2000 Posts: 11,457	If you think they should contain video try renaming them to wmv. Wma files are handled by the in_wm audio plugin, wmv by in_dshow. To be sure and to see if you have to install newer codecs you can also open them with GSpot. Note: the displayed stream type is always video/x-ms-asf, you have to use the DirectShow render function to see if they really contain a video stream.

25th October 2004, 15:58	#6
Nunzio390 Nugatory Aluminator Look it up Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Tharsis Ridge (Martian lowlands) Posts: 8,588	Oh yeah. If he has WinXP and SP2 and used the IE browser to http:// download the files, it could be that ridiculous problem that the Internet Explorer browser has with wrong-guessing MIME file types and downloading stuff with the wrong file extensions. Try renaming, neXus, as gaekwad indicated to see if they are actually videos. If that doesn't work and you feel you've downloaded an actual video file but are unsure of what the actual file extension/ type is, then do as I instructed the guy in the other thread to do, and use GSpot to determine the type of video and what if any missing codec is required. [Edit] Ahhh, gaekwad!! You edited your post as I was typing my reply. LOL! [/Edit]

25th October 2004, 20:10	#7
neXus27 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 6	Well, i went to the file's properties and discovered that it is indeed a WMV file type. Hmm, this is trange and confusing. I havn't used the GSpot program, but I have downloaded it.

25th October 2004, 20:17	#8
neXus27 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 6	Also, where it displays the file name scrolling across Winamp, its name is, 'HALO2: LOCKOUT.WMV' Alos, when I used the GSpot program, I chose the Halo file, and it said it was an unsupported filetype. Hoe exactly do I use the program efficiently?

25th October 2004, 20:25	#9
neXus27 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 6	Also, where it displays the file name scrolling across Winamp, its name is, 'HALO2: LOCKOUT.WMV' Alos, when I used the GSpot program, I chose the Halo file, and it said it was an unsupported filetype. How exactly do I use the program efficiently? EDIT: When I clicked the grey render button at the bottom of the screen, it said it was unable to play the audio type. it is 30,000 kB, and only 6 mins. It sounds like low-quality audio, so that tells me there is some video in there. I was able to play the videos on a computer with an OS that supported Windows Media Player 9. '9 sounds like it has updated codecs, and I only have 7.1. Is there a way to download codecs for '7.1? I'm thinking that if I download the '7.1 codecs, I will also be able to play movies on Winamp. That's my guess though.

25th October 2004, 20:36	#10
gaekwad2 Foorum King Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: bar2000 Posts: 11,457	I'd try this. Edit: Actually there's a smaller pack here.

25th October 2004, 21:09	#11
neXus27 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 6	Thanks gaekwad, but no cigar. What he hell is going on with this? You guys are great for sticking with me, by the way.

25th October 2004, 21:28	#12
gaekwad2 Foorum King Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: bar2000 Posts: 11,457	The only thing I can think of right now: Did you reboot after installing the codecs?