Jvc Everio Camcorder Mod File
Those.MOD files can be a pain to work with and convert properly. I used to have one for use in the classroom and the easiest, though not the fastest, way to convert the files was to use the software that came bundled with the camera. If I am not mistaken I believe it was PowerDirector. There was some program included that would transfer and convert the video from the HDD of the camcorder. Have you tried changing the extension to something like.AVI or.MPG or.MP4 or some other extension?
What is the model number of the camcorder? Those.MOD files can be a pain to work with and convert properly. I used to have one for use in the classroom and the easiest, though not the fastest, way to convert the files was to use the software that came bundled with the camera.
If I am not mistaken I believe it was PowerDirector. There was some program included that would transfer and convert the video from the HDD of the camcorder. Have you tried changing the extension to something like.AVI or.MPG or.MP4 or some other extension? What is the model number of the camcorder?I have lost the cd software that came with it and i have also tried to change the extension to many different extensions but it still wouldnt work.
The.MOD file format is used by various digital camcorder models (I.E JVC Everio) to save their videos. These files are often accompanied by small.MOI files (See links below) which contain the videos' time-stamp information.The.MOD format is simply a MPEG2 formatted video, and if you simply wish to view the files on your computer, it is reportedly safe to rename the extension from.mod to.mpg or.aviThe known camcorder models that use the.MOD format are:JVC: GZ-MG30, GZ-MG70, GZ-MG37, GZ-MG77, GZ-MG505, GZ-MG130, GZ-MG155, GZ-MG255, GZ-MG555Panasonic: SDR-S100, SDR-S150, SDR-S10, SDR-H18, SDR-H200, SDR-H40, SDR-H60, SDR-SW20Canon: FS100, FS10, FS11. #1The MOD files that the JVC camera produces are really just MPEG-2 files. You can make a batch file to do a mass convert of MOD files to what they really are, MPG files, by just renaming the extension.Copy & paste the folllowing into NOTEPAD and save as 'jvcrename.bat'REM JVC Mass convert scriptREM converts all MOD files in a folder to MPG files.@ECHO offclsECHO.ECHO -ECHO - Renames MOD Files from JVC Camera to MPGECHO -SET prefix=mov1SET /P prefix=Type a rename prefix. mov1REN.mod%prefix%.mpgSET choice=ySET /P choice=Do you want to erase the MOI files? y/nIF%choice%y del.moipause. #4Hi there, Sorry to butt in but there is a much easier way.
First, go to www.nchsoftware.com/prism/index.html and download their software. This one is REALLY free!It works great too. Install it on your PC.Upload JVC files. Go thru all the things they suggest that you do in the instructions. (for example on my computer, the Envirio is stored in my F: drive and are uploaded there. Make a new folder in the envirio file and store both your SD files and your EXT files into this folder) (drag and drop)Now make a new folder on your desktop specifically for the new file.
Call it whatever seems appropriate.Once the files are uploaded to envirio on your PC, go to 'my computer'. Find the files. Now find the.mod file(s) that you just uploaded.Open the prism converter. Drag and drop the file(s)into the prism converter, one at a time. To get the file from.mod to.avi, the prism free video converter will recognize this and have to update itself. (if you've got cable, its really quick) The program also wants to know the 'destiny' of the convertion.
Browse til you find the folder you created on your desktop. Then click on 'convert'.Sit back and wait. Your new.avi files will be created in a short time and will be in your new desktop folder waiting for you! This is way cool. It took me hundreds of hours to find a free tool that was actually free and a NO Brainer to use with my JVC.
You can now edit it and work with it in Movie Maker.You'd have thought they'd have thought of this and done something about it by now for us!!!Hope this helps someone!Carolyn. #9Hi Joe,Please explain what 'files' you are talking about? The.mod files to.avi?
Or what?(Are you talking about Movie Maker for Windows and JVC camcorder?)Please be very sure you are converting to.avi and not.jpg and be very specific when you ask a question. You'll get better help if you explain yourself better.If you did that after you DID convert.mod to.avi, it makes no sense at all!In fact, here may be the problem. Did you have the CAMERA on video or pictures. The only way it would show up this way, is if you took pictures not video. Or did you create your video in picture?
#11Why would you convert.mod to.jpg in stead of.avi?Try in.avi instead.avi is the 'preferred' file type for Windows Movie Maker.Maybe that will help with the sound? Its all guesswork and thats what's upsetting the most. Guessing if we're doing the 'right thing'.You are absolutely right about JVC. You would think they would have provided us a way to convert the files.mod files are really jpeg2 files. The way I understood it, is that these files are too advanced for the technology that we're using. Computers and the internet haven't caught up with them.Cyberlink has a website where you are supposed to be able to get help for JVC products.
I tried asking a question on their site but the form they use is about 3 pages long. They want to know everything technical about your computer and the problem.
I can understand them wanting to be thorough, but the form is a nightmare to fill out. I lost patience and got out of there to search for a new solution. Thats when I found the prism converter. #13Hi, and thanks for letting me know about the.mpg being a better quality. I was not too happy with the quality of my.avi files, but when ya struggle for so long to find the 'right answer' for the mpeg2 (.mod) files, its easy to overlook quality. I was just so happy to be able to use my videos finally!Dragging and dropping them all at one time is good too.
I have done both. The end result is the same. Lots of waiting! But worth it!You are so very welcome! Thank you for letting me know about the.mpg files being better. I can't wait to try it out! #15Connie, That depends on where you got your JVC.
If you bought it from a reputable dealer, then you can always return it and tell them the software is missing. Most of the software is pretty useless, although you may need the envirio software to accept and store the files. You may be able to get that from the cyberlink website, or call JVC and see if they'll send it to you. The software doesn't help convert over to any type of file we can use on our computers though. Please read this thread. Connie, have you tried downloading a video yet? What happens when you do?Seanjo, do you have a mac?
I converted my files to.mpg last night but my Windows movie maker wouldn't accept them, so I'm guessing thats why. #22Enzo, what windows version are you running? Just curious. Also, the prism software is free, very user friendly, and works great. Just gotta drag and drop the.mod file into it. It will STILL tell you that it doesn't recognize the file. Just make all the other changes, to.avi and folder, and hit convert.
When you do that, the software SHOULD automatically update itself. I love Prism. I can't say enuff good stuff about it. I haven't tried the square5 but it sounds good also. Have to check it out.
Anything thats free is just an added bonus nowadays! #24Are you taking vids to record to DVD's? The 'taller' aspect sounds like you are recording in 16:9.I am quoting right out of the JVC instructions book and this is what is says:'Attention: Videos which have been recorded in the 16:9 mode may appear to be slightly vertically stretched on a 4:3 screen TV. Record videos in 4:3 mode if playing back on a 4:3 screen TV.' (page 18)16:9 is for wide screen viewing only.To change the ratio, turn the camera on. Then turn it to video mode. Use the control lever and press it inward towards camera.
Each time you press it you will either get a choice of 4:3 or 16:9. Switch it back to 4:3 mode. Then try another test video and see if this corrects the problem. #32Connie, you will have to contact JVC. If you didn't buy the camera from a reputable dealer, you are basically 'out of luck'. Why didn't you just return the camera when you discovered the software was missing? This is what I'm unclear about.
If I bought a product and there was no software with it, I would've taken it back the next day. Where did you buy it? Sounds to me like you'll have to go back to the original source to get it. The main problem is that you can't share software anymore.
I would be happy to send you mine, since I've already installed it, but licensing won't allow you to use my software. Its already registered to me. I would possibly try to sell your camcorder 'as is' on Ebay or Craigs list and then use that money towards buying it again, or something similar, that has the software provided in the package. I hate that you are having this experience but you need to be really careful. Make sure that you have all components when you buy something and make smart purchases from a reputable dealer who can help you after the sale, if there are any problems.
#37Carolyn,Thanks so much for your input. I bought my Everio @ CompUSA and only used the camera for months. When I finally tried to download my clips, 8 months had gone. There is no mention in the manual of the software! When I went back to CompUSA, they said to try JVC. When I called JVC, they said I waited too long.
When I told them that the software was supposed to come with what I paid for, the connection was 'lost'. Thanks also for your offer to use your software but you are probably right about me not being able to use it for proprietary reasons. #44Thats a real shame that the total video converter doesn't support.mod file.
I read the page and it said it was a 'total video converter'. To me, that implies all extensions. You'd think that they couldn't advertise it as 'total' if it didn't convert them all! (maybe they should change the name:o) Sorry too, I didn't download it personally and try it. Thanks for the heads up about it though. Jay and I were both trusting that the person who suggested it had used it.But that is the point of having forums isn't it.
When we all come together, we all benefit. (well, most of the time)Sandy, have you tried an SD card? Wonder if that'd make a difference? I looked through the manual to see if I could find the words 'time date stamp'. There were a lot of references about setting the time but I didn't see anything in there about setting a date stamp. Did you try it on the 'date index screen' or the 'event' mode?
(page 28 of the instructions manual)I'll check my camcorder out over the weekend and see if I can figure it out. #47Hi,When I tried renaming the.mod files to.avi or.mpg, it plays correctly on Windows Media Player but lacks sound or video when I try to edit it using Adobe Premiere Pro or Windows Movie Maker.However, I found out that you can burn.mod video files directly using Ulead DVD Movie Factory or Nero. However, the quality of the video isn't great using Nero. It's perfect with Ulead DVD Movie Factory. Unfortunately, the program doesn't have too many features.However, I would like to burn video files in the future in fancier programs like Adobe Premiere Pro. Is it possible to configure a JVC video camera to save the videos as.mpg/.avi files instead of.mod when it's recording? I don't have the manual, that's why.Thanks.
#48Jessica, unfortunately, you have to record in.mod files. There is no way to change that at all. Instead of renaming the files, try converting them instead to.avi files using the prism converter. (see above for the full instructions and url to prism converter.) Then make your movie in either of your editing programs. This will hopefully solve the sound problem. Works for me!Sandy, you are looking for a date stamp on the video in playback and in the saved movie. Have you tried the date/index screen mode or the event mode yet?
I haven't had a chance to try it myself today but will shortly. This may be the way to add it to your video.
Jvc Everio Camcorder Mod File Player
I am not sure yet. Be back soon. #50I could not remember what my file size does when I convert it so I just made a dummy video Linc.
When I convert my.mod to.avi, the file actually becomes slightly smaller in size, not larger. I have NO idea why thats happening to you. Has anyone else noticed this happening?Connie, I've tried a couple of different settings on my JVC to see if I can get a date stamp.
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The only mode I haven't tried yet is the 'event' mode. Have you tried that yet? I can't seem to get a date stamp on the video no matter what I do.Suggestion.
I understand that what you are trying to do may require a date on the video. Can't you simply add a date into the video using movie maker? To do this, use the 'add title and credits' feature in movie maker.
Use the one that says 'add title ON the selected clip'. You can ad-lib whatever does not appear on the original video onto the video using this feature. You can also move it around or add it to any part of the video. You can also adjust the font and the color and place it appears. You can also add more than one and may be able to stretch it out for the entire vid. (I haven't tried stretching mine out yet but its a possibility. Play around with this feature and see what happens.).