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# Video layer

Choose Layer > Add Layer > Add Video Layer... to create a new Video layer.

After choosing this menu item, the new Video layer is visible in the Layers listbox. You can use this listbox to switch between layers.

The video layer uses exactly the same interface and has the same features as the picture layer, only it operates on videos instead of pictures. For more information see the picture layer.

### Video formats

The file dialog accepts .ASF, .AVI, .MPG, .MPEG, .VOB, .QT and .WMV files. However this does not mean that all files with those extensions are accepted. Most video formats, especially the AVI format, are container formats that may carry video data in many different compression schemes for which there may, or may not be a decoder filter present on your computer.

### DirectShow

BluffTitler uses DirectShow to play videos. This means that you require a DirectShow decoder filter for the video format you are trying to play.

### MPEG-2

Elecard produces a very good DirectShow MPEG-2 decoder filter. You can download an evaluation version here. With this decoder filter BluffTitler can play MPEG-2 files. It can also play VOB files directly from a DVD!

### The "ActiveMovie Window" syndrome

If BluffTitler can't find a suitable decoder filter, your video will be played in a separate window with the name "Active Movie Window".

### Warning

When creating an AVI file, BluffTitler only exports the visuals. Use the video layer only for realtime applications like digital signage or when audio isn't important.