[Ragsy]

Hi All,
Last night I set my GoPro Hero 9 up to film my band playing, the Camera filmed until the battery went flat and then it shut down, I tried to edit the videos this morning but they wont play on my computer , but they DO play on the camera , I get error 2041 invalid sample description when I try to play them on the computer , hoping someone can help rescue the video.
cheers
Ragsy

 

[Ifti]

Which editing software are you using??
The file is most likely OK - it's your computer that cant play them. Try VLC media player......

 

[Ragsy]

Which editing software are you using??
The file is most likely OK - it's your computer that cant play them. Try VLC media player......

Which editing software are you using??
The file is most likely OK - it's your computer that cant play them. Try VLC media player......

I'm using Davinci Resolve , I also tried a desktop version of Quick, I've tried VLC but no luck.

 

[achin.eldit]

It becomes absurd at times, as GoPro should reserve somewhat of the battery juice to save the current recording before shutting down. This issue has been faced by me as well. So technically, Error 2041 usually indicates a problem with the video file's codec or format, which can prevent it from playing correctly on your computer.

Now to rescue such video files, some steps are below you can try:

1. Try playing the video on a different media player or computer to see if the problem is with your current setup.
2. If that doesn't work, try transferring the video files to a different device (such as an external hard drive or USB Pen Drive) and see if you can play them there.
3. If the video files still won't play, you may need to convert them to a different format using video conversion software. HandBrake is a free, open-source video conversion software that can handle most video formats.
4. If the video conversion still fails, there might be a problem with the video file itself. You may need to use specialized video repair software to fix the corrupted file.
5. If none of the above steps work, it's possible that the video files are irretrievably damaged, and you may need to reshoot the footage.

Hopefully, one of these steps will help you rescue your video footage.

 

[Fish]

GoPro has the ability to Repair files, in the camera.

Lets ask when the camera died you removed the card, and placed to the computer?

Did you replace or used a power source and turned back on hte camera for the repair process to happen

the file can be repaired, and a header open & closed must be written by a program.

 

[Ragsy]

It becomes absurd at times, as GoPro should reserve somewhat of the battery juice to save the current recording before shutting down. This issue has been faced by me as well. So technically, Error 2041 usually indicates a problem with the video file's codec or format, which can prevent it from playing correctly on your computer.

Now to rescue such video files, some steps are below you can try:

1. Try playing the video on a different media player or computer to see if the problem is with your current setup.
2. If that doesn't work, try transferring the video files to a different device (such as an external hard drive or USB Pen Drive) and see if you can play them there.
3. If the video files still won't play, you may need to convert them to a different format using video conversion software. HandBrake is a free, open-source video conversion software that can handle most video formats.
4. If the video conversion still fails, there might be a problem with the video file itself. You may need to use specialized video repair software to fix the corrupted file.
5. If none of the above steps work, it's possible that the video files are irretrievably damaged, and you may need to reshoot the footage.

Hopefully, one of these steps will help you rescue your video footage.

Thanks for that.......I'll get to work

It becomes absurd at times, as GoPro should reserve somewhat of the battery juice to save the current recording before shutting down. This issue has been faced by me as well. So technically, Error 2041 usually indicates a problem with the video file's codec or format, which can prevent it from playing correctly on your computer.

Now to rescue such video files, some steps are below you can try:

1. Try playing the video on a different media player or computer to see if the problem is with your current setup.
2. If that doesn't work, try transferring the video files to a different device (such as an external hard drive or USB Pen Drive) and see if you can play them there.
3. If the video files still won't play, you may need to convert them to a different format using video conversion software. HandBrake is a free, open-source video conversion software that can handle most video formats.
4. If the video conversion still fails, there might be a problem with the video file itself. You may need to use specialized video repair software to fix the corrupted file.
5. If none of the above steps work, it's possible that the video files are irretrievably damaged, and you may need to reshoot the footage.

Hopefully, one of these steps will help you rescue your video footage.

Thanks for that...I'll get to work

 

[Ragsy]

GoPro has the ability to Repair files, in the camera.

Lets ask when the camera died you removed the card, and placed to the computer?

Did you replace or used a power source and turned back on hte camera for the repair process to happen

the file can be repaired, and a header open & closed must be written by a program.

Thanks for the reply, I did try to invoke the in camera repair but it didn't respond , the files do play in the camera .

 

[phelps52308]

Ragsy, get your self a "digipower re-fuel action pack". Its device that you place your camera in, then snap the lid closed. When you turn the camera on, press the power button on the digipower to turn it on. Fully charged, for me, it lasts about six hours. It keeps the camera battery at 100% charge. When the digipower battery is drained, then the camera starts using the internal battery.
I have been using it mounted on the roll cage of my side-by-side for two months...without a flaw. Never have run the digipower battery down. Out on the off road trails for as long a six hours.
Perfect for your use!
Pirate

 

[getbackrocks]

Ragsy, get your self a "digipower re-fuel action pack". Its device that you place your camera in, then snap the lid closed. When you turn the camera on, press the power button on the digipower to turn it on. Fully charged, for me, it lasts about six hours. It keeps the camera battery at 100% charge. When the digipower battery is drained, then the camera starts using the internal battery.
I have been using it mounted on the roll cage of my side-by-side for two months...without a flaw. Never have run the digipower battery down. Out on the off road trails for as long a six hours.
Perfect for your use!
Pirate

yes! that's the plan.

 

[getbackrocks]

SOLVED.......Thanks everyone , in the end it was as simple as getting the right codecs , Happy as Larry now.