OpenCV 2.4 VideoCapture not working on Windows

Question

I\'m using Python bindings to OpenCV 2.4 installed with following instructions.

My problem is similar to this one, but I need Windows machine solution.

Probl

Answer 1

For OpenCV 3.0.0 on 64 bit environment copy opencv_ffmpeg_64.dll and rename it to opencv_ffmpeg300_64.dll.

Also add this path to your PATH environment variable to get it work with OpenCV under Java.

Answer 2

I first tried copying, then changing the Path environment of windows.. it didn't work until i changed the name to opencv_ffmpeg245.dll for my openCV version 2.4.5 and python 2.7. (notice **245.dll is from opencv version 2.4.5)

Answer 3

For 64 bit versions, rename opencv_ffmpeg_64.dll to opencv_ffmpeg249_64.dll Change 249 to your opencv version.