Kreelor

Thanks for your comment, but you missed answering my last question: It seems to me that there is either a newer version, or there isn't one? Why does it send us to your web site unnecessarily?

I plan to buy Prism, but only after I can get it to do what it claims to do. And, that is to convert .avi files to .wmv files or other filetypes (without destroying the quality of the video output). So far, I've tried everything I can think of, but the results are the same after each attempted conversion. The video is noticeably pixelated when played back with Windows Media Player. I've changed a number of settings within Prism (output size, bit-rate, etc.) but they don't improve the output. And, to complicate the situation even more, Prism doesn't have a "Restore Default Settings" option! I suppose I'll have to uninstall and reinstall it to get the default settings back again. And, I probably won't be able to do that, since NCH may not allow me to reinstall the "Trial Version" twice!!!! The raw .avi video plays excellently with both Windows Media Player and VLC player. However, after conversion to .wmv, the video looks horrible in both players. The Prism "Help" pages are mostly lists of definitions of terms. There are no examples. It isn't any help to me whatsoever. I am writing to ask if any of you more experience users will reply to this post with a FULL list of your settings (which work for you). I know nothing about encoders, containers, codecs, bit-rates, and all the other vague options offered in Prism. My goals are to convert .AVI files (which I got by using FRAPS Video Capture) into .WMV files which I can then share with friends. Of course, the final size (byte size, resolution ratio, and the "physical" size of the frame itself) are important. I'm pretty sure Prism must be able to do it properly. I don't see anybody else's posts on this forum complaining about my issue. I'll be glad to provide further information about my system, my Window's Media Player settings, my video card settings, etc.! I'll answer all questions very quickly!!!!

Pinned Switch Download Links and FAQ/Support Pages The link (above) tells us that the latest version of "Switch" available for downloading is version 1.12. The info at that link was posted January 15, 2007. Today is October 1, 2009! "Einstein" Posted 15 January 2007 - 05:59 PM: --------------------------- "You can download Switch from: http://ftp.audiochan...ware/switch.zip (PC - latest is 1.12)" --------------------------- My current version of Switch is version 2.01. Somebody should double-check ALL forum 'Pinned' comments for accuracy. Otherwise, we users have no idea what is true and what isn't. Especially since ALL your various programs never specify the DOWNLOAD VERSION NUMBER (AND/OR DATE). (That's strange in itself, since almost everybody else in the world names their files to include version numbers). That merely leads to overwriting everything on our hard disk drives. It would be kind to consider us when naming your FTP download files. And, while I'm on the subject of "versions," when I open one of my NCH (paid) applications, click on "Help", and then click on "Check to see if there's a newer version," it tells me "Yes! There is a newer version." But, after it takes me to the NCH web site, I find that it has only my current version available --- NOT a "newer version!" Why?

I couldn't find my test "Screen" videos either. I had to use Windows' 'Search' and I found that Debut created a folder named "Debut" on the following path (on my Windows Explorer Tree): C:\Documents and Settings\Larry\My Documents\My Videos\Debut I think Debut uses the LAST folder you used and then it appends its own "Debut" folder there? I'm not sure, but I was surprised to find it on that path. Another thought... Does your webcam always take snapshots in .jpg format? Try doing a complete Search and this time, tell the search exactly what date the filetypes were taken.

I know exactly what you mean. I'm still having trouble with Debut. But, maybe you missed this comment outside this forum, like I did.: (It's from NCH about Debut)... http://www.nchsoftware.com/capture/kb/1250.html I figure that since almost everything on my PC runs in a Window, that Debut should be able to "see" and use the data in that Window. After all, that's why we all bought Microsoft Windows -- didn't we? Sure, there are some game that run independently, but my game (World of Warcraft) is running in its own Window. Debut should be able to "see it" and record it with sound and video. My opinion.

August 13, 2009 I just downloaded and tried Debut (the Professional Trial version) yesterday. I can't get it to do what I want. NCH did not provide sufficient documentation including "Troubleshooting Procedures". Worse than that, NCH refuses to support its customers as most other companies do. I think they use customers as 'unpaid beta testers." I love some of their products, and I have paid for a few of them. But, each product always seems to have customers here in these forums begging for help! Many forum posts have gone unanswered for months and years! Now, I'm asking for help. My objective is to capture short segments of NetFlix "Instant" movies and/or record segments of the game World of Warcraft. They "stream" to my computer via the internet. I want quality video with smooth frame rate and synchronized audio with the video. 1. Unless I plug a microphone into my sound card and place it close to my speaker, I get no sound. That baffles me because sound IS INCLUDED with the NetFlix movie that I'm watching and listening to! Debut apparently doesn't "know" that my computer system has a sound card! Why not??? I merely want Debut to produce an output file to my hard disk that contains what I'm viewing and listening to. I just want short segments... not hours, or complete movies. Problem #1 Debut does not capture "fluid" video. The playback appears to have a framerate of 1. It looks like a "slide show" instead of video! -- The output from Debut was .wmv and was viewed with Windows Media Player. -- When output from Debut was .avi, there was no sound at all. I tried viewing it with Windows Media Player and with VLC Media Player. No sound either way. Problem #2 Debut does not allow me to watch (preview) the movie in its own 'preview' screen. There is no option to "point to" the movie I'm watching. Debut shows only itself and my cursor! I have to minimize Debut... watch the movie... pause the movie, then go back to Debut. Not very convenient at all. -- My PC system is running Windows XP Home Edition, Internet Explorer 7 and has all latest updates, etc. -- My video card is ATI X1550 (AGP). It works great for nearly everything I do, including movies, etc. -- My monitor is Acer H233H 23" HD running at 1920x1080. CR is 40,000:1 (ACM). -- Sound card is Creative Sound Blaster Audigy. Can any of you offer suggestions on how to configure Debut to record and playback smooth video? I need more than just a soundless, "slideshow creator!" NCH states that Debut is designed to capture "movement on a normal Windows desktop". Well... it doesn't seem to work. I need help. My game does run in a "Window" of its own. That ought to work. -- Larry

I have 3 major issues that are preventing me from using the software to perform its basic functions. 1. When it does record (with Motion Detection on), it records only a few seconds then quits recording. I increased one of the optional values to 90 seconds, but it has no effect on recording time even though I continue to present "motion" for it to detect. 2. After using it for a few test runs, it stopped listing any new recordings. The screen at the bottom displayed that it was turning on and off when it detected motion. But, as I said, there are no new files in the designated output folder. 3. There is no audio during playback. My Labtec Pro camera does record audio. But your default player (Windows Media Player) apparently doesn't recognize how your software recorded the video? Is there another recording or output format that may work? I haven't changed any of the default EyeLine settings (except for the lighting conditions via the settings for my camera). I really want this program to work and am hoping for expert help.

I'm having that problem, too. I am using a Labtec Pro camera and it does record audio. But, some programs (including your default Windows Media Player). Plus, I'm having other problems (which I'll write a new topic for).