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Importing video
Figure 17. The Import Video dialog
Let’s explore some of the options in the Import Video dialog.
The first thing you will notice is that this dialog is very similar to the Open dialog that was discussed
in Tutorial 1. The Import Video dialog functions in very much the same way with the exception of
two sections.
First, outlined in the image above is the drop down box Files of type. Making a selection here will
determine which video formats are displayed in the dialog. SONAR supports the following digital
video formats:
• Windows Media (.wmv and .asf)
• Video For Windows (.avi)
• MPEG Video (.mpg)
• QuickTime Video (.mov)
The file we are interested in for this tutorial is a Windows Media file, so let’s select Windows Media
(*.wmv, *.asf) in the Files of type list.
Next, outlined in the above image you will see the File info area on the left and three options on the
right. Let’s review what each of these options do.