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White_Boxer
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December 20, 2007
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formats to convert to flash video

  • December 20, 2007
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is there a list of formats that convert well to Flash Video? I'm trying to convert an avi file to Flash video. However, when the encoder is processing the video, none of the data is being preserved (the preview window is completely white). The avi file plays properly by itself. I'm not sure if its not a good format to convert, or if the problem is with my encoder settings, or with the settings when the avi file is created (its being created from a .vob file). I don't have much of a video background (web designer) so any help is greatly appreciated.
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    White_BoxerAuthor
    Participant
    January 4, 2008
    I used a program called Free DVD Ripper to convert the file to MPEG2, MPEG4, and AVI. The two mpeg versions appear blank FVE, although they play fine in video applications. The AVI file worked but didn't preserve the audio. Any suggestions on getting this to work in FVE?
    Rishi_VG
    Participating Frequently
    December 28, 2007
    You should convert your Avi or Mpeg or WMV to MOV format. Flash media encoder accept only Mov formats . It is easy way to convert FLV file from your other video formats.
    Use Flash Media Encoder it comes with Flash 8 and CS3.

    Youtube and other site are not useful for you.
    Rishi
    WofBx
    Participating Frequently
    December 28, 2007
    Flash Media Encoder does NOT come with Flash 8. Flash Video Encoder does. Think of FVE as something you use to convert an already existing video and think of FME as something you use to capture live (non-recorded) audio/video. Your initial post refers to a video that has already been recorded, so if that is the case FME brings no additional value to you. FVE can convert multiple formats, you don't have to convert them to QuickTime movies.
    WofBx
    Participating Frequently
    December 22, 2007
    Regarding file formats, I just finished a week long class with an ACI and he listed MOV, AVI, MPEG, WMV, DV, and ASF. Regarding your specific file, it may be the file itself or the encoder settings. Try to convert it elsewhere, for example on YouTube, to eliminate one or the other cause.
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