Nuendo 13 - Can not import any video files (DNxHD, ProRes, Mp4!)

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Hi there,

I am struggling again with another deadline and Nuendo 13.0.50 318 on Windows 11 64bit professional with all latest patches.

I thought I would switch back from Reaper to Nuendo permanently as I was frustrated by Reaper, but now I remember why I moved to Reaper.

Reaper loads video files without any issue at all. Consistently - across versions and years.

Nuendo 13.0.50 build 318

  1. I have launched Nuendo as an admin to ensure no file issues.
  2. I had a preset I have been using for years in Handbrake for
    conversions because it worked.
  3. Thinking perhaps something changed I have followed the guidelines on Steinbergs website for conversion settings for H.264 again and updated the preset… - MP4 H.264 - Would not load
  4. I have tried converting with a different converter: Shutter Encoder
  5. I have tried switching to ProREs - wouldn’t load
  6. I have tried switching to DNxHD - wouldn’t load

I tried Reaper
MP4 H.264 - loaded!
ProREs - - loaded!
DNxHD - - loaded!

I returned to Nuendo
All formats again Would Not Load

Copied the project onto a thumb drive and brought it over to my personal computer which is Win 10 64bit. I used Nuendo REcently there.

Opening the project Nuendo 13 Freezes… (I literally just created this project and have 13 audio files on the default track with nothing else nor had I done anything further than opening the project and importing wav files)

If Dev Team is reading this - I would say the amount of struggles I have had with Video and Nuendo is Nuendo’s weakest point and it’s core point.

Sure I am doing something weird but perhaps you guys could provide a video converter that just works?
OR partner with a converter software provider and borrow their back end to auto convert into the format Nuendo needs.
OR provide presets with Nuendo for these converters to import.

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The video codecs (except dnxhd) all work well on my Mac Studio - OS Monterey. What machine are you working with?

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Same here in Windows. No problem with h264 or prores. You need to pay for DNxHD.

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maybe it’s all about frame rate of the video

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Maybe try starting Nuendo temporarily with factory settings at startup (hold Ctrl + Alt + Shift at launch) and then re-test video import. Something may have become corrupted in your preferences settings.

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If you are trying to import video on existing video track, check if video tracked is locked, there is a lock button in video inspektor track.

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If nuendo changes the production idea from an audio software to a video editing software, all the problems will be solved. I also despise Nuendo’s video function. The reaper next door has no pressure to play 4K, which I really envy. The most important thing is the incompatibility of various video files.

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I’ve been through about 8 different conversions of a .mov 1080p video I need to score. Tried all the codecs/containers mentioned here. While my final success was converting to ProRes Proxy (which had failed before), it seems just pulling resolution down to 720p is what did the trick.
Also, I purchased the ER Media ToolKit Pro bundle for $54, though I’m guessing that isn’t what made the difference.