Intro Movies not working

[Dedos]

I'm trying not to bore everyone with my issues...but I'm getting closer to sealing up my cabinet.

I tried using an intro movie (the cool mame lightning one [startup.avi]) but can't get it to work. I placed the file in c:\video made sure the Multimedia/HTPC settings and paths were correct (c:\video\startup.avi). When I launch gameex i get the "please wait" then a blank screen which eventually renders gameex as Not Responding, using task manager to end the app.

I used the Vista Codecs instead of the recommended ffdshow codecs to fix my emumovies (which work great now). Do you think this could be the issue? Anyone have any clues?

Thanks

Dedos

(I did search the forum and followed other recommended settings with no luck)

[Brian Hoffman]

I'm trying not to bore everyone with my issues...but I'm getting closer to sealing up my cabinet.

I tried using an intro movie (the cool mame lightning one [startup.avi]) but can't get it to work. I placed the file in c:\video made sure the Multimedia/HTPC settings and paths were correct (c:\video\startup.avi). When I launch gameex i get the "please wait" then a blank screen which eventually renders gameex as Not Responding, using task manager to end the app.

I used the Vista Codecs instead of the recommended ffdshow codecs to fix my emumovies (which work great now). Do you think this could be the issue? Anyone have any clues?

Thanks

Dedos

(I did search the forum and followed other recommended settings with no luck)

Use the FFDSHOW codecs found on the main page.

Uninstall the newer ones first.

[Hunk_4TH]

Try this under Advanced Configuration/Multimedia/HTPC in the Startup Video/Dir just put in C:\Video in the path. Hope this helps this is how I have mine setup

[Dedos]

Thanks for the replies!

Ok... So I uninstalled the Vista codecs and installed the FFDSHOW codecs and now the intro works BUTTTT my emumovies are once again on a 2 second frame delay =( . Damned If I do, damned if I don't....

Any Ideas how I could have the best of both worlds? Seems like tonight is going to be an alllll niter!

Here is my noobie 2 cents (please bare with me) since FFDSHOW and Vista Codecs are a combination of many codecs, wouldn't I just need to install the indvidual codecs neccessary to run these 2 type of videos? Or are they the same codec (divx?)

Thanks again for your quick replies.

(HUNK: I tried your suggestion, and still no good. thanks!)

[Hunk_4TH]

Thanks for the replies!

Ok... So I uninstalled the Vista codecs and installed the FFDSHOW codecs and now the intro works BUTTTT my emumovies are once again on a 2 second frame delay =( . Damned If I do, damned if I don't....

Any Ideas how I could have the best of both worlds? Seems like tonight is going to be an alllll niter!

Here is my noobie 2 cents (please bare with me) since FFDSHOW and Vista Codecs are a combination of many codecs, wouldn't I just need to install the indvidual codecs neccessary to run these 2 type of videos? Or are they the same codec (divx?)

Thanks again for your quick replies.

(HUNK: I tried your suggestion, and still no good. thanks!)

No problem I'm sorry to hear it didn't work. Did you try using the FFDSHOW from here? The K-lite codec pack might be useful too I use it on my desktop good luck!

[Dedos]

Thanks Hunk. I downloaded k-lite codecs and uninstalled the previous codecs. Still no good. I tried FFDSHOW on another computer with gameex for testing and I get the same results. I even tried running the emumovies on a smaller panel and still no good. With Klite i dont see the intro.

So results are:

Vista Codecs: Emumovies run seamless, Intro movies dont work

FFDSHOW codecs: Emumovies run on a 2 second frame delay, Intro movies work

K-lite codecs: Emumovies run ok, intro movies dont work.

What am I doing wrong?

Thanks

Dedos

[Hunk_4TH]

Thanks Hunk. I downloaded k-lite codecs and uninstalled the previous codecs. Still no good. I tried FFDSHOW on another computer with gameex for testing and I get the same results. I even tried running the emumovies on a smaller panel and still no good. With Klite i dont see the intro.

So results are:

Vista Codecs: Emumovies run seamless, Intro movies dont work

FFDSHOW codecs: Emumovies run on a 2 second frame delay, Intro movies work

K-lite codecs: Emumovies run ok, intro movies dont work.

What am I doing wrong?

Thanks

Dedos

Hmm that's strange that it's not working for you. Have you tried playing the Emumovies outside of GameEx in a player like Media Player Classic or Windows Media Player? What Emumovies are you tying to play?

[Dedos]

Hmm that's strange that it's not working for you. Have you tried playing the Emumovies outside of GameEx in a player like Media Player Classic or Windows Media Player? What Emumovies are you tying to play?

I'm using the HiQ but the SQ has the same results. I can play both versions on WMP with no issues. I'm testing with all 1944 roms - 19xx roms low and Hi. It's just so odd I get different results with different codecs.

[Hunk_4TH]

I'm using the HiQ but the SQ has the same results. I can play both versions on WMP with no issues. I'm testing with all 1944 roms - 19xx roms low and Hi. It's just so odd I get different results with different codecs.

Oh using a Mame Emumovies set? Yea that is pretty odd I'm using the the SQ set on my cabinet and haven't had any issues. I'm using the FFDSHOW from the GameEx homepage. Not sure why it isn't working for you. I had a similar issue a few months back I ended up having to uninstall all of my old codecs/packs and just using the FFDSHOW.exe from here. But I think you already tried all of that? What OS/ OS version are you using?

[Dedos]

Thanks for the reply.

Yes I started with the latest then reverted to the 2005 version from gameex downloads. I'm using windows XP (fresh install) sp3. Gforce 4mx with latest drivers (2006 i think). I'm going to try to dissect the codecs package. Does anyone know what codecs the intro needs versus what the emumovies need?

Thanks!

Dedos

[Dedos]

Well Good news...

I was messing around so much with codecs that I forgot to revert back to SQ and was only testing in HiQ with the FDD codecs. The intro and emumovies SQ are working with FDDSHOW codecs. I'm pretty sure I'll find another flaw in my system...but until then, THANKS for all your help.

-Dedos.

PS: does anyone know how to get the HiQ working? Remember, they were working with the other codecs.

[Hunk_4TH]

Well Good news...

I was messing around so much with codecs that I forgot to revert back to SQ and was only testing in HiQ with the FDD codecs. The intro and emumovies SQ are working with FDDSHOW codecs. I'm pretty sure I'll find another flaw in my system...but until then, THANKS for all your help.

-Dedos.

PS: does anyone know how to get the HiQ working? Remember, they were working with the other codecs.

Hey glad to hear that you got it going! About the HQ pack I haven't personally tried these out yet. Do you know what the bit rate,resolution etc.. is of the videos?

[Belinda]

This could be the same probem as the MP4 i also posted to. I think it has to do with which file types the codec packs turn on/off to decode as defaults. You should go into the ffdshow config and see which are disabled. I'm using Cole2k Media codec pack and not all file types are turned on for FFDshow to decode.

Actualy i'm using that and K-Lite on another PC ...that was why a few vids never showed on the other machine. The defaults are different.

Theres no prize for guessing what i learnt about today.

My default solution for any video problem from now on is going to be, look at the FFDshow settings.

[Dedos]

Thanks for your Help Hunk. I'll get that info a little later since its getting late here. (it IS late).

Belinda: thanks for the input. I will definately look into the ffdshow settings. I actually looked at them right before i noticed I was running HiQ.

Thanks

Dedos.