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{lostmarble}
5th March 2006, 05:14 PM
Hey guys,

I'm in the habit of downloading LOTS of standup video's, problem is, installing Codec left right and centre is not too healthy for my b!atch(PC).

Does anyone know of a util that could "scan" a video file and tell which codec(maybe not the right version ) to use?
TG
5th March 2006, 05:19 PM
Look for a util called GSpot - I think www.doom9.org might have a pointer to it.
It works quite well.
Darnit696
5th March 2006, 05:22 PM
Or you could ask me. Seems I have it. :D
If you want I send it... PM me.
{lostmarble}
5th March 2006, 05:26 PM
Wow, u guys are fast, lol, I jst stumbled upon Gspot

http://www.free-codecs.com/download/GSpot.htm

fanx guys
rainy
5th March 2006, 05:52 PM
I was going to recommed GSpot as well - as far as I know the only tool that can actually do that. It also has a 'Render' function which tells you if you will be able to play the movie with the codecs installed on your system.
{lostmarble}
5th March 2006, 06:12 PM
*after using Gspot*

DivX had a file missing, go figure......

tx for the help guys, much appreciated.
SosmanSA
7th March 2006, 04:10 PM
On this note...does anyone know what codec I can use for watching clips on PC recorded from a cellphone?
TG
7th March 2006, 05:53 PM
GSpot should tell you :p
w1z4rd
7th March 2006, 08:21 PM
The best (imho) codecs pack. Is Ace Mega Codecs. Basicaly, its comes with everything, including the kitchen sink, but completely spyware/adware free. It also comes bundled with all the important files such as G-Spot and Windows Media Player Classic (still the best player... and no, nothing like the current media players that MS has out there... this is in a league of its own and performs way better with video related media)

You can download it here: http://www.free-codecs.com/download/ACE_Mega_CoDecS_Pack.htm

Its so leet it even comes with a built in virus/trojan scanner. If you install this baby u wont need to install another codec ever again. And yes, it also handles the cell phone codecs.
rainy
7th March 2006, 09:54 PM
I've had bad experiences with these codec packs. Tried Nimo and Tsunami in the past, and at some point they all fusked up the system somehow. Plus they tend to interfere with games sometimes...
{lostmarble}
8th March 2006, 04:38 AM
If the file has a *.3gp extesnion, u can use the nokia media player (can be downloaded from Nokia site) to play the file. I also believe that Quicktime has some plugins for just that.
Darnit696
8th March 2006, 08:29 AM
W1z4rd is right Ace mega is the best yea yea yea. I also tried others buggered things up! Ace is best. :D
w1z4rd
8th March 2006, 06:23 PM
I've had bad experiences with these codec packs. Tried Nimo and Tsunami in the past, and at some point they all fusked up the system somehow. Plus they tend to interfere with games sometimes...

Rainy is mostly right, with the codec packs he refffered to... they are the devil and siffy... but totaly ignore that comment when talking about Ace Mega Codecs pack.

Trust me on this, when it comes to media, its the only install you ever have to do with no hassles.