Patrick O'Callaghan wrote: > On Sat, 2010-05-08 at 10:28 -0700, Michael Miles wrote: >> 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 > > Tried it but the main problems persist: the video starts off at a > too-high frame rate (like fast-forward) and the sound is out of sync. If > I pause, rewind or fast-forward the video corrects itself to normal > speed, but the sound then disappears completely. > > The odd thing is that all of the various experiments I've done produce > AVI files that play perfectly with vlc or dragon, just not with my > standalone player. > > The player docs say it can handle: > * Up to 720x576 resolution > * Up to 30 fps > * Video must be interleaved Therein may be the problem, there's an option for that, -ilme if memory serves. Have never tried it, so all I can say is that it's there. > * GMC (motion comp) only at 1-point, whatever that is. > * avi, mpg or mpeg files > * Codecs: DIVX[345].xx, MP43, 3IVX > * Audio: DTS, PCM MP3, WMA, bitrates to 320kpbs > > I have a strong impression that the whole problem has to do with > synching, but I don't know how to fix it. > Have you considered just replacing the player you have with one which does handle standard DVD format, and using the "-target ntsc-dvd" option to ffmpeg to create what you need? -- Bill Davidsen <davidsen@xxxxxxx> "We have more to fear from the bungling of the incompetent than from the machinations of the wicked." - from Slashdot -- 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
