how do I view a (cam) .avi

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  1. taurus1

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    do I need a codec for it ? I already have divx 5.....
     
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    Are you refering to the Digital (cam)era AVI? You'll then need a DV codec. Canopus, Panasonic, MainConcept and Microsoft produce these codecs.
     
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    I think so ...I got a movie off of kaaza and it is an avi.....and said it was a good cam...I guess I would need the microsoft one as I use media player to view my videos
     
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    use gspot to findout what codec the avi requires.
     
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    wait a minute....if its encoded like that....wouldnt a full 2 hour movie be like....4 gigs??
     
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    A full film will be closer to 25GB in DV.

    So it obviously isn't DV if he downloaded it via Kaaaaaaza.

     
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    well he says the movie was off kazaa...and 25gb?!?!?!?!?! how long does 1 minidv tape record?
     
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    Usually 60 or 80 minutes in SP mode depending on the tape. You get an extra 50% in LP mode.

     
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    I think he meant cam as in, recorded in a movie theatre!
     
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    Probably. Don't use P2Ps much these days. Don't know the lingo!

     
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    Cam - Just recorded in a movie theatre
    Telesync - Recorded in a movie theatre with sound from a seperate source
    Telecine - Usually Ripped from a Reel
    Screener - Usually VHS to VCD/SVCD
    DVD SCR - DVD RIP of promotional material

    vcdquality has the whole list!
     
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