There is a known (but rare) issue in VodBurner that can cause the application to hang when it is preparing a recorded call for editing. The workaround for this issue is as follows: (NOTE: only use this workaround if the progress bar has been stuck at 100% for some time. If the progress bar [...][...]
Archive for the ‘Troubleshooting’ Category
VodBurner stuck on “Preparing recorded call for editing” – how can I fix?
Fixing problems with vodburner_ppc.exe or vodburner_refine.exe
If you see error messages saying that there were problems with “vodburner_ppc.exe” or “vodburner_refine.exe”, the most likely cause is errors on your hard disk. Follow these steps to check for errors on the hard drive and fix them: 1. Right click the drive in Windows Explorer[...]
Fixing problems with generating finished video
If you are having problems with generating a finished video – for example VodBurner reports an “Internal error” – the most likely cause is errors on your hard disk. Follow these steps to check for errors on the hard drive and fix them: 1. Right click the drive in Windows Expl[...]
Troubleshooting – First Steps
If you are having problems with VodBurner it may be due to a hard disk error, or to system privilege issues. Fixing Hard Disk Errors If you have a problem with the Post-Production Console, most likely you have errors on your hard disk that need fixing. Follow these steps to check for errors on the h[...]
I can’t find a recording that I made – what should I do?
First check your version by going to the VodBurner window, then clicking the “Help” tab followed by the “About VodBurner” button. If you have a version prior to 1.0.3.86 please update by clicking here . All of your recordings should appear in the “Previous Calls” [...]
How to turn off VodBurner’s auto-recording of Skype video calls
By default, VodBurner is set to record all of your Skype video calls automatically. You can easily disable this option so that you have the option to record Skype video calls manually (you do this by hitting the “Record” button). To disable the “Start recording automatically when e[...]
How to avoid echo in VodBurner recordings
If you are hearing an echo in your VodBurner recordings, try the following steps: 1. If the echo delay is small, and you are playing back the recording in the post-production console, try generating the finished video (Finish > Generate Video File) and playing it back. You may find that the echo is[...]
Problems editing VodBurner calls?
If you are having problems editing VodBurner calls, please make sure you have the latest version installed. (Older versions such as the one currently available in Skype’s Extras manager sometimes did not show all recorded calls, or did not allow editing on all of them). [...]
VBC Files
VodBurner records to its own internal format: VBC files. (VBC – VodBurner Crude). There are usually four of these for video calls (two for audio-only calls). To convert these to a playable format, go to the “Previous Calls” tab, click on your call, then click the Edit button. The Pos[...]
Troubleshooting VodBurner Skype Access
If you have been sent to this page by VodBurner, all that may be required is to wait a little while. Sometimes it takes a few seconds for VodBurner to establish contact with Skype, so check back in your VodBurner window before following the rest of these steps. If you are starting up [...][...]

