Problem playing a video

[vdogeek]

There have been a few posts made after @Cyler 's post #14 giving the thread starter a file to try... why not let him just do that... I'm sure he/she will return with a Yay or Nay soon enough.

 

[RedDove]

@znop01 @RedDove and others, there are 2 types of codecs, free and, not free also called propriety codecs. As you guessed, vlc can play all the free ones, like mpeg 2 and 4, mov, vp9, wmv hevc av1 and others but can not play propriety ones.

For example check the RED cameras and their file format r3d. Only their app can play back those files and premiere and other editors with a plugin addition. Vlc only shows a black screen with the timer running.

Same goes for this case that the codec NUB1/2/3 belongs to Nokia, and only software that licence it from Nokia (ie pay) can play those files.

Hope it helped.

Thanks @Cyler, I actually learned something new.
Yeah, It helped me a great deal.

 

[znop01]

The newer, updated version of VLC is suppose to be able to play and video file,
It does for me. I would also have the Klite codec mega pack installed.

Odd... I've never needed to add Codex to VLC to play any media.

 

[RedDove]

Odd... I've never needed to add Codex to VLC to play any media.

I haven't either, It was just a sugguestion.

 

[znop01]

@znop01 @RedDove and others, there are 2 types of codecs, free and, not free also called propriety codecs. As you guessed, vlc can play all the free ones, like mpeg 2 and 4, mov, vp9, wmv hevc av1 and others but can not play propriety ones.

For example check the RED cameras and their file format r3d. Only their app can play back those files and premiere and other editors with a plugin addition. Vlc only shows a black screen with the timer running.

Same goes for this case that the codec NUB1/2/3 belongs to Nokia, and only software that licence it from Nokia (ie pay) can play those files.

Hope it helped.

What is the difference between proprietary codecs and open-source ones?

https://superuser.com/questions/1442818/what-is-the-difference-between-proprietary-codecs-and-open-source-ones

 

[Taurus]

If none of the converters worked, it is likely that the codec never became very popular.

Your next best bet is to contact Nokia support and explain the problem to them. Include the phone model number and year of purchase.

They will either send you the codec or give you an alternate solution.

 

[Makow1967]

Thank you my friends,,,, I despaired​

 

[THADEADMAN]

If u have a file i could test as i use alot of media programs for encoding and converting 1 thing or another i can try to see what i can do
lemme know

 

[Wichestery2k]

no action here over a month thread done and completed