well, this is weird. i imported an mpeg2 video file into sonar and the audio worked correctly but the keyframes were all blocky and the video wouldn't play. i right-clicked on the video track and selected video properties then clicked the decoder properties button and sonar only has a mpeg1 decoder installed. i converted the video to mpeg1 format and re-imported and it works fine now.

Sounds like it was a good idea to hang onto my old Nuendo system for stuff like this. I was kind of hoping Sonar could handle the minimal video stuff I intend to do but this thread is not encouraging.

@beepster - i've had no problems using avi files.  pretty stable here.

I know exactly zero about video stuff but I'm gonna have to learn to get my lessons put together properly. Gotta find a quality but inexpensive camera first though. Needs to be HD but doesn't need to be portable. Basically a webcam that can keep up with my fingers. The video thing is gonna be a whole other monster. 

I can't wait! It sounds like sooo much FUN!!!

/sarcasm

i've been doing a handful of screencasts. it is fun!!! totally!! :D

Heh... well I'd imagine just like with the audio stuff once the learning curve is done it will be... but that bleedin' curve... oof. Sometimes I think my brain is gonna fall out my ears. ;-)

And I gotta ask... what the heck is that thingie in front of the Marshall in your profile pic, sethmopod? It almost looks like a stick guitar but it seems far too short and misshapen.