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Locked: h.264 video converter [ 1 ]
damnclem
damnclem
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#1   Posted 10 months ago
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I'm trying to find a way to convert h.264 video files to avi so one of our instructors can edit them in windows movie maker. I'd prefer an open source program if possible.

The thing is, I've tried the ones that I found through google and they aren't working for me, and the only other way I've found involves using a half dozen programs and codecs to accomplish a straight video conversion. It's far too complicated for our non technical minded staff to handle at home on their own.

Anybody?
KWierso is online
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#2   Posted 10 months ago
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In reply to damnclem, #1:

VLC?
RocketWhore
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#3   Posted 10 months ago
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In reply to damnclem, #1:

It's not helpful at all, but tell the instructors to upgrade to a decent editing program
damnclem
damnclem
Owl Ur Base
#4   Posted 10 months ago
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In reply to KWierso, #2:

I'm pretty sure the instructor won't be able to use this. It's a bit complicated for me, and I actually know what I'm doing.
damnclem
damnclem
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#5   Posted 10 months ago
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In reply to RocketWhore, #3:

They just need to do a voice-over on a video. Otherwise I would.
LBCountry
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#6   Posted 10 months ago
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Super is free and converts to just about any codec that's come around in the past 20 years.

Also, your teachers need to start using something better than WMM, it's the laughing stock of video editing.
damnclem
damnclem
Owl Ur Base
#7   Posted 10 months ago
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In reply to LBCountry, #6:

They're idiots and WMM is idiot proof.

Thanks!
damnclem
damnclem
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#8   Posted 10 months ago
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Dan, you can lock this topic whenever you feel like it. I've got an answer.
NotABluetard is online
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#9   Posted 10 months ago
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In reply to LBCountry, #6:

I'm glad to see I'm not the only one who recommends SUPER.

SUPER is the best.
LBCountry
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#10   Posted 10 months ago
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I should actually mention that Super, at last check, can't import AVCHD files (.ts or .m2ts, blu-ray formats). If you've got a .m2ts or .ts file, use avisynth with either super or Virtual Dub to get an AVI.

Example script for AVIsynth:

DirectShowSource("2008_8etc_etc_filename_and_location_here.TS", fps=59.94, pixel_type="RGB24")


For the fps portion put whatever frames per second the source video is. Once you've installed AVIsynth, save the above line of code (entered in something like notepad) as a .avs file. It should be openable in programs like VDub and Super.
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