MediaCoder

Standby could be a bit problematic (energy loss = loss of all your work). Try to use hibernation. It's the same as standby except the data isn't written into your computers ram but into the harddisk. This way even after a unwanted power loss you will be able to resume work where you stopped it. To g...

Looks very nice indeed! I am always astonished in how you guys manage to shoot pictures that good.

Very nice work! You can upload your code at one of the countless free 1-click file hosters (rapidshare, megaupload etc).

Just realized this is in the wrong section, moved so you have a better chance to get help.

There is also the wiki, though it's in relatively bad shape right now.
Actually I think this was stickied... now it's again.

As always you have taken very vivid and interesting pictures. Thank you!

No problem, moved.

Indeed the wrong section... Moved to Basic Discussions.
Try using the MPEG Maker extension on the online extension site.
Just press the extension button and navigate to Codec Specific->Mpeg.

Did you use "file->revert all settings" prior to applying the settings? It's recommend to make sure everything is the way it should be.
Aside from that you can try out different video sources (like mplayer, mencoder, ffmpeg).

Doshi! For Movie maker you have to use either wmv, pmg or xvid. Since wmv is the safest bet I will tell you how to transcode your videos into it. First make sure you are using a recent build (either 4045 or the latest), then go to the audio tab and untick "enable audio" (as I gather you won't need t...