On 05/08/2010 10:10 AM, Patrick O'Callaghan wrote: > On Sat, 2010-05-08 at 09:53 -0700, Michael Miles wrote: > >> On 05/08/2010 09:40 AM, Patrick O'Callaghan wrote: >> >>> On Sat, 2010-05-08 at 08:51 -0700, Michael Miles wrote: >>> >>> >>>> On 05/08/2010 08:43 AM, Patrick O'Callaghan wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>>> On Fri, 2010-05-07 at 23:43 -0700, Michael Miles wrote: >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>>> Anyway, my question is this: does anyone have a useful recipe for >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> this >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>> kind of thing? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> And for extra credit: how about converting FLV (Flash video)? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> poc >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> I use Avidemux. >>>>>> It handles everything quite well >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> Tried it, but a) even the GUI version is still quite confusing, >>>>> definitely not for dummies, and b) it didn't work on my test file >>>>> despite apparently reasonable settings. >>>>> >>>>> All the same I'm checking out the Wiki in search of illumination. >>>>> >>>>> poc >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> An easier one is Handbrake >>>> Very limited in formats though >>>> >>>> >>> Yes, it only seems to output H.264 or Mpeg-4. >>> >>> poc >>> >>> >>> >> It's really unfortunate but linux and video leaves something to be desired. >> >> The last one I have had some success is WinFF >> >> it uses ffmpeg to do it's work. >> >> Try it it does cover most files to avi. >> > Generating avi output is not really the problem. Avi is just a container > format. The real issue is how to specify the right codecs with the right > parameters. There are just way too many options for the non-expert to be > able to decide. > > poc > > Winff is a front end for ffmpeg. It allows you to specify framerate, bitrate, size everything you would want to manipulate. Go into the option menu for the extra control. I wish standalone dvd players would support mkv and h.264 as it is the most efficient mpeg4 container Some do support but are still expensive a normal video parameters for a non hd player would be 720x480 resolution, framerate ntsc 29.97 Videobitrate 1500-2500 Always select 2 pass for best results -- users mailing list users@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To unsubscribe or change subscription options: https://admin.fedoraproject.org/mailman/listinfo/users Guidelines: http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Mailing_list_guidelines