How I import a video into a project?

[Mayfly]

I have a scene where the characters are playing a video game. I'm trying to import a video into a project, and make it appear as if it's on TV screen. When i try to import a movie, I only get a piece of paper with a question mark, that looks like this:

http://i58.tinypic.com/30u3785.png

I'm not exactly sure, this is possible, so I could be trying to do something that simply can't be done. If anyone knows how to go about doing this, I would appreciate the help.

[sbtamu]

We need more information, what format is the video?

[Mayfly]

It's a 15 sec MP4 vid.

edit: the 4th scene on the storyboard shows what I'm trying to do.

http://i58.tinypic.com/34g33mu.jpg

[Mayfly]

I've checked youtube and tutorial vids I bought. I just don't see anything on how to use the feature. I thought since it's in the file drop down menu, it would be fairly easy to find something on this feature.

[tonyg]

With my 9.5 pro I simply select File / Import / Movie and select the mp4 without a problem.
Which version and flavour (pro/debut) are you using?
Have you tried with other formats? Other mp4 from a different source?
You could post a link to the video or reference an existing file online which has the problem for others to try.

[Mayfly]

I'm using pro 9(I think you had to pay for 9.5, which I didn't).

This is the first the first video I tried:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G43QiLcaINc

I saved it as a mp4 using http://www.flvto.com

No I didn't try another format, because while trying to find a solution to my problem, I came across others who said they couldn't get any format to work.

[Mayfly]

Do you guys need anymore info?

[hayasidist]

dumb question ... does the downloaded copy of the video play OK on your system outside AS? (YT has a habit of preventing / deliberately corrupting downloads)

(I can load MP4 into AS10 without any issues - I'm on the road right now so I don't have access to my systems with the legacy versions of AS on them to try a load into AS9, but if it were a problem with AS I'd have expected to see loads of comments about it)

next dumb question - (tonyg has said this): you are using import _movie_ (not import video)?

[Mayfly]

Yeah the video plays just fine outside of AS. Also, yes I used the import movie function. I have since tried another format of video, and it too failed. I too, am puzzled by the lack of info on this, since it seems like a simple task. I figured here would be my only hope, but I guess it's not a feature many people use. I'm starting to think it simply doesn't work, which sucks. Maybe it's an issue with pro 9, if you got it to work in 10.

[707dragon707]

I was able to import it into ASD9.5 fine if that matters any.

[Mayfly]

Do you still have to pay for 9.5?

[patricia3d]

Note down one problem.
If you trying to import transparent background ( movie ) file , its importing in 32 bit Window version but not importing in 64 Bit window system.
See this video I have created with lots of transparent background mov in 32 Bit window version.

[707dragon707]

Do you still have to pay for 9.5?

I payed for my original asd9 and then I went to smith micro for a "free"update, the upgrades are the ones that cost money, heres alink for pro updates (it only goes to 9.2 for pro, 9.5 for deput).http://my.smithmicro.com/anime-pro-updates.html.hope it works.

[Mayfly]

The movie I am trying to import isn't transparent. I simply want it to appear as if it's playing on an animated tv.

I am using pro 9.2 (32-bit). I took this snapshot of AS startup screen to show you:

http://i58.tinypic.com/2n1b69f.png

[Mayfly]

Do you still have to pay for 9.5?

I payed for my original asd9 and then I went to smith micro for a "free"update, the upgrades are the ones that cost money, heres alink for pro updates (it only goes to 9.2 for pro, 9.5 for deput).http://my.smithmicro.com/anime-pro-updates.html.hope it works.

Yeah I'm using pro, thanks though.