While trying to import an HD video, Sony Movie Studio crashes. This article will enlighten you about several troubleshooting techniques to stop such crashes.
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Convert Video into Compatible Format
Make sure you load the video in a friendly codec or compatible format. First, convert the video into a compatible format and then load it again.
Clean Cache & Reset
Cache cleaning and resetting program settings are important to fix Sony Movie Studio crashes.
- Press and hold Ctrl + Shift keys.
- Double click Sony Movie Studio icon on Desktop.
- Click Delete Cache button.
- In the confirmation prompt that appears, click Yes button.
Turn On Video Capture Features
Video Capture feature can be enabled through project media options. Here’s how:
- Open Sony Movie Studio.
- Click Options | Preferences.
- In the program preferences dialog that opens, click Video tab.
- Uncheck the box labeled Use external video capture application checkbox.
- Click to save the settings.
Modify Capture Preferences
Go to the capture settings and change your device type and HDV camera settings.
- Open Capture window.
- Click Capture Preferences icon.
- This opens up Capture Preferences dialog. Click Device tab.
- Set Device Type: IEEE 1394/MPEG2-TS Device.
- Select your HDV Camera in another drop down box.
- Save the settings, exit.
Run the Program in Compatibility Mode
Sometimes there are compatibility issues. Just run Sony Movie Studio in compatibility mode as shown under:
- Right-click Sony Movie Studio icon on Desktop.
- Select Properties.
- Click Compatibility tab.
- Check-up the box labeled Run this program in compatibility mode for.
- Select an earlier version, say Windows XP (Service Pack 2).
- Click Apply | OK.