Video playback problem

[ronb999]

I am running SCS 11.1.4 on my desktop machine in the office. It is a dual monitor system - desktop extended onto 2nd monitor. I insert a video cue into my scs file & it plays back fine in the editor playback window. When I try & run the cue, the first time it worked. I went to add other video cues, which all work in editor, but now nothing appears on the second screen from any cue - including the first. I inserted the video into powerpoint presentation and (using presenter view) played that - video plays fine on 2nd monitor. I've obviously got something set up wrong somewhere, but would like to sort it out before I get into the theatre, where time is limited. Any help appreciated.
Cheers
Ron

[ronb999]

btw, running Windows XP sp3

[Peter Jackson]

Hi
have you tried adjusting the video Drivers in the Options Menu

Select Video Driver Settings
In video Playback Library select Direct Show
In Video Renderer select VMR-7 Windowed

Try those settings they work well for me

HTH

PJ

[Mike Daniell]

Can also depend on what format of video file you are using. MPEG's give the most problems. AVI's seem the most reliable, and WMV's are also OK.

[ronb999]

Was using avi & wmv - well aware of Windows dislike of other formats! Changed Video settings to VMR-7 Windowed and all was well. Thanks for your help!

Cheers
Ron

[ronb999]

Except it won't fade in or out - or can't that be done with video?
Ron

[jmgordon]

The current Video Playback Library is DirectShow, which does not support fading. xVideo, which does support fading, is expected soon when Mike is happy with the implementation.

Malcolm