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Only thing I do with the shadowplay footage is edit and render to .mp4 with streamclip at 90% quality using Apple MPEG4 compressor at original zoom/frame size, uploaded result directly to gfycat, didn't change any of the other settings/options.
Okay based on my experience I would recommend transcoding your YouTube version to an H.264 Quicktime with a 4:2:0 color profile before uploading to retain as much accurate color information as possible.
If you are unable to do that because of the tools at your disposal then I would recommend Mpeg Streamclip
Typically I use COMPRESSOR, but that's because I'm on a Mac based / Final Cut Studio workflow.
Also it appears there have been several informative posts since I requested the MediaInfo report.
/u/johnwilkesbandwidth comment has useful links / info.
Good luck!
I don't know if this will help solve your issue, but I use this program to convert all my large video files to .mp4
In the converting options you can choose the quality %. If i leave it at 50% the video converts more quickly and the image doesn't suffer too much.
Mpeg Streamclip is a pretty multifaceted program. It's free to download and should help with your compression. You might have to play with some of the settings to compress your video that much. And there's no guarantee that it'll keep as much quality as you're looking for, but worth a shot. Good luck!
iMovie would definitely work for this. But to get all the weird screen sizes for all the different devices import your edited video into MPEG Stream Clip. It's free and gets the job done: http://www.squared5.com/svideo/mpeg-streamclip-mac.html Then you can export to any size you want. There may be better free tools out there for this - I just don't know them.
Professional editor here, FCP7 can be a finicky little bitch. You need to be gentle with her.
Use this program (MPEG Streamclip), and convert the footage into Apple Proress 422 (There is also 422 LT & HQ, LT being 'lite' and a smaller file size, and HQ being High Quality and a larger file size.)
Since you shot in 60fps, sometimes weaker machines have trouble playing it back properly. Are you working on a desktop or an older macbook? That could make a big difference.
If you've already made the cut, try converting the footage still and reconnecting the media to the new, ProRes files. To do that, select the clips in your timeline and right click-> reconnect media. Then show the program where you have the converted files saved.
Hope this helps!
I have used Compressor (included in the Final Cut Suite: http://www.apple.com/finalcutpro/compressor/) and MPEG Stream Clip (http://www.squared5.com/) to compress videos and convert from native camera codecs to the codec I use for editing.
Both softwares work well, and MPEG SC is freeware and is much more streamlined/simple to use. I would recommend trying it out and using it to convert your videos to a more standard codec (avi, mov) that youtube will be more receptive to. You'll be able to preserve quality in the conversion (also, changing audio settings to AAC 48hz will reduce size without losing quality) and youtube might respond better to it.
Not sure if that'll solve your problem, but hope that helps!
Edit: vowels
Make sure you export as an AppleProRes 422 codec. I usually use the regular codec as the LT option is too light and there's no discernible difference between HQ and regular.
If that doesn't do the trick, your computer is too bogged down and your HDD can't read the file fast enough to play it back.
If that's the case, export your clips using the ProRes422 Proxy codec.
NINJA EDIT
I saw the imgur link you posted under havicdvs's response. If I'm not mistaken you used a Canon to film your footage correct? Yeah, that's why. DSLR clips are notoriously rough on your computer. There's no way you're going to be able to edit those clips as they're H.264 clips. H.264 clips are some of the worst codecs to edit in. Final Cut HATES them.
What you need to do is download MPEG Streamclip.
Open it up
Go to List>Batch List>Add Files
Follow the directions, choose an output folder
Export using Apple ProRes 422 (Not HQ or LT, just plain old AppleProRes422)
Let Streamclip do its thing.
Take the NEW files into final cut and edit using those clips.
You should be good to go from there.
Once you have dumped your .mov's to your Mac, use either 5DtoRGB or MPEGStreamClip to decompress your files to ProRes.
Once you've done that, THEN import into FCP.
I think you are looking for something like MPEG Streamclip. This is a very flexible and powerful video converter. It allows you to convert pretty much between any video formats and set the file size and quality. It also has the option to batch convert videos.
I hope this helps!
If you just want to convert the files without editing, you can use MPEG Streamclip. It's the best freeware video converter I know.
If you want to do some editing, you might want to convert the files to a production format like Apple ProRes for example. H.264 is a delivery codec that does not work well for editing. You can export your final movie in H.264 after editing.
Premiere Pro has export presets for YouTube. Anyways, export settings set to 1920x1080, progressive, 24fps and a target bitrate of 10.000 should give you fine results.
If you are unsure how your export results will be, just select a 10 sec segment of your movie and export just this. It will only take a few seconds and you can play around with the export settings in Premiere Pro.
Remember that .mov and .mp4 are just the containers of your movies. Both .mov and .mp4 can be H.264.
I hope this helps.
You might catch some guff trying to put different file types on the same timeline. I don't know the magic of what does play well and what doesn't, but if you do converting can make the whole thing move along easier.
Mpeg Streamclip is a good program that you should be familiar with anyway. It's industry standard. Since you have Premiere I'd imagine you have Media Encoder as well. It's an excellent program. Don't take it for granted.
>My question is, is it ok to edit the .ts files as-is or should I re-encode the files to .mpg first?
Depends on your software. If your software can handle MPEG-TS, then work with it as-is. If it doesn't, you can always rewrap the files into an MPEG-PS (AKA: an MPG file) without having to re-encode anything. MPEG Streamclip can do this for you. The end result will lose no quality, and will be ready for your use a lot faster than if you were transcoding.
>Are there any issues with editing .ts files versus editing files in .mpg format?
Theoretically, no. A Transport Stream is just a raw stream of data, designed to be cut into or out of at any given time. This makes it useful for recording stuff (so it can be started and stopped at any time) or transmitting stuff (because it will deal well with resuming after signal loss or tuning in mid-way into a program). For editing it should be OK, but the lack of a centralized index might make scrubbing a little iffy.
If you absolutely need to transcode, I would consider going to DV/DVCPro instead of MPEG. You'll lose the least amount of quality going that way, and DV is very friendly for editing.
Output your video to Syphon and record it. http://syphon.v002.info/recorder/
Edit: Also wanted to add in the importance of having the right encoding. Jpeg compression is just good overall compression for VJing because it encodes frames individually (which saves processor time when playing videos backwards or at higher fps). You can re-encode your videos with MPEG Streamclip.
For the Apple users out there I highly recommend HAP. It's decoded by the GPU, saving you some valuable CPU cycles, and just lets the graphics cards tear into the frames.
edit Link added for VLC Converting Guide
The good thing is that VLC is able to open the file. Try converting it with VLC. This link maybe more helpful than my steps below. VLC Transcoding Guide
1)Go to the streaming/exporting(transcoding)wizard which should be in the File menu.
2)Choose the save to file option and select next
3)In the select stream section, browse to where your file is located. Select next
4)Choose your settings and click through the steps. You should be set after that.
If VLC doesn't work, try downloading MPEG Streamclip it's a free converter and works pretty well for both Mac and Windows.
Hope that helps.
As a general rule I never edit H.264 since it's more processor intensive than editing codecs and has tendency to slip sync in FCP7.
I'd try using MPEG Streamclip, try exporting Prores 422, and force the frame rate to be 29.97. That should get get everything working smoothly. Honestly VLC has a terrible exporting/transcoding tool.
Also in the Media Encoder picture that green frame is usually an issue with decoding the file. I forget the more technical reason for it.
If all else fails screen record the footage and export prores. It's a little lesser quality, but you can't really recreate gaming footage exactly.
Freaking awesome:
"MPEG Streamclip is a powerful free video converter, player, editor for Mac and Windows. It can play many movie files, not only MPEGs; it can convert MPEG files between muxed/demuxed formats for authoring; it can encode movies to many formats, including iPod; it can cut, trim and join movies. MPEG Streamclip can also download videos from YouTube and Google by entering the page URL.
You can use MPEG Streamclip to open and play most movie formats including MPEG files or transport streams; edit them with Cut, Copy, Paste, and Trim; set In/Out points and convert them into muxed or demuxed files, or export them to QuickTime, AVI, DV and MPEG-4 files with more than professional quality, so you can easily import them in a DVD authoring tool, and use them with many other applications or devices.
Supported input formats: MPEG, VOB, PS, M2P, MOD, VRO, DAT, MOV, DV, AVI, MP4, TS, M2T, MMV, REC, VID, AVR, M2V, M1V, MPV, AIFF, M1A, MP2, MPA, AC3, ..."
I would strongly suggest you use a program like MPEG Streamclip to convert to one of the aforementioned formats before you begin editing your footage.
Use the batch list function (command+B) to convert more than one clip at a time.
Since you've already said it, I'll add Perian (I think it's only mac though). It's a fantastic box of quicktime components. Perian + VLC makes you a video god. Mpeg Streamclip is really good for conversions (on mac anyway, I've yet to try the windows one).
Yep - heaps. In order of preference:
A great piece of freeware (for Macs and PCs - though the Mac versions is better) is MPEG Streamclip. It will convert your file to whatever you like, so you could try a few different formats, something should eventually work on your PC.
Also I'm sure you have it already, but VLC may well play many media files on your PC that Windows Media Player won't touch.
My final suggestion, if the former two don't work and bandwidth/speed permits, is to upload the video to YouTube, then later rip it back down again using KeepVid - pick the highest .mp4 version not the .flv ones. This method seems a little clunky, but YouTube's video processors are effectively doing the work for you, and the final file should be Windows readable (albeit by VLC, possibly not Windows Media Player).
You shouldn't have to pay money to convert files. MPEGSTREAMCLIP (here's a link http://www.squared5.com/) should be able to convert whatever you need for free. If you need help let me know.
Also -- just put your voice out there man. I'm in my 30s and being self-conscious doesn't really go away on its own. You just kind of have to try it out. If you find that douchebags are giving you crap on your channel, either mute comments/block people/or take down the video if you really feel uncomfortable about it.
I don’t believe it can be done with the Elgato software but give MPEG Streamclip a look. It’s rather old software but I still use it on a weekly basis at work (pro video editing). It’s a great little tool. You should be able to open the 2 MP4 files you want to merge and then just hit save and it’ll save a new merged version without re-encoding.
Obviously the one drawback to this is that it’s a straight merge. For any more complex cutting and trimming you’ll need some actual editing software.
Nu cred ca vei gasi asa usor. Cel mai bine e sa iti tragi serialele normal si sa folosesti MPEG Streamclip (moca manca-ti-as) sa convertesti din mkv sau mp4 cu bitrate mare in mp4 cu bitrate 150 sau ce vrei tu.
Download Mpeg Streamclip , it is a free software that reads most file types and will able to convert the file to something you can edit with.
If streamclip cant read it, try Aunsoft It costs a little bit of money but when all else fails, that thing is great at reading corrupted footage or damaged files, and will be able to convert out of it.
I did some fucking vegas billboard with a similar output and I ended up going with http://www.squared5.com/ to get the size/codec export I needed.
Where you getting the little yellow exclamation mark in AME?
Download the DXV codec if you haven't already. (It's included with Resolume so if you have Resolume on that machine, it has the codec) Get MPEGStreamclip (http://www.squared5.com). It's your friend.
It will take pretty much any format and transcode it to DXV. Import the DXV into Resolume.
I think you have to download the AVID codecs.
Which freeware are you using? Because it should be MPEG Streamclip. Use it to export to AVID's DNxHD format. The .mov is just a wrapper and could be any number of codecs.
/u/jonjiv is correct. h.264 is the way to go.
Which version of FCP are you running 7 or X? I don't have experience with X, but I've often had trouble getting a good h.264 export straight from FCP7. I've had color loss issues before. I like to do a ProRes export and then run it through MPEG Streamclip to get my h.264 copy.
MPEG Streamclip is a free video conversion software that can convert videos to different formats, compress video, and do other edits. That's what I use and it hasn't given me any problems so far.
Hmm, unfortunately more familiar with Mac than Windows (do IT work for a tv company, all Macs). Could be a couple things at play, here's the first two things I'd try.
If your computer has a firewire port try hooking a drive (7200rpm or great) up through there and seeing if that plays back. USB doesn't always give the smoothes constant transfer rates that video needs
Your computer might not be optimized for the h.264 files that GoPro shoots. Try using something like MPEG Streamclip to convert the footage to another codec (if you were on a Mac I'd say go with ProRes, on Windows you're a bit more limited.
We used Mpeg Streamclip in my video editing class. Not sure it reads .flv files though.
If MPEG Streamclip doesn't work for you, you could also try using Freemake's Video Converter. That definitely can read flvs and can do batch conversions. Just make sure it doesn't install any search engines ((I just kept clicking next when installing and totally ignored one page and it installed a really annoying search conduit onto my browsers.))
I know Vegas Pro accepts mp4 and mpeg files. So give that a shot and see if it works for you.
edit: forgot a word.
MPEG Streamclip is free. It can take a video and export an image sequence.
Not sure what you mean about FPS, though.
Also, Richard Williams' book The Animators Survival Kit is rather good for walk reference.
convert anything to anything with lots of choices for various parameters:
MPEG Streamclip copyPasta:
: video converter for Mac & Windows MPEG Streamclip is a powerful free video converter, player, editor for Mac and Windows. It can play many movie files, not only MPEGs; it can convert MPEG files between muxed/demuxed formats for authoring; it can encode movies to many formats, including iPod; it can cut, trim and join movies. MPEG Streamclip can also download videos from YouTube and Google by entering the page URL.
You can use MPEG Streamclip to open and play most movie formats including MPEG files or transport streams; edit them with Cut, Copy, Paste, and Trim; set In/Out points and convert them into muxed or demuxed files, or export them to QuickTime, AVI, DV and MPEG-4 files with more than professional quality, so you can easily import them in a DVD authoring tool, and use them with many other applications or devices.
Supported input formats: MPEG, VOB, PS, M2P, MOD, VRO, DAT, MOV, DV, AVI, MP4, TS, M2T, MMV, REC, VID, AVR, M2V, M1V, MPV, AIFF, M1A, MP2, MPA, AC3, ...
Get MPEG Streamclip from http://www.squared5.com/ for free. Open your file with it. File > Export to Quicktime. Selct H.264 Compression. Check Limit Data Rate. Enter 3 Mbps or whatever quality you want. An file size estimate will show once you enter a number.
Also, you can use I and O on the timeline to set in and out points if you want to cut it down or just do a short test.
To convert for distribution or just to play? Install the MPEG-2 codec if you don't already have it and you should be able to view them in Quicktime and/or save as another file type within Quicktime.
Also, check this out... http://www.squared5.com/svideo/mpeg-streamclip-mac.html
http://www.squared5.com/ MPEG Streamclip is the only free editor that jumps to mind being able to natively join and edit video with totally different codecs. It's usually my go-to when I don't want to transcode for some reason.
MPEG Streamclip is an invaluable resource. It opens most codecs and converts them to whatever you need. It's very simple and stripped down. You can also set in and out points to trim parts off when you export. Convert all your files to something that works in iMovie (Apple Intermediate Codec or ProRes 422) and then you can do the cutting there.
Im not quite sure what the issue is. Are you familiar with MpegStreamclip? Its free and you can get it here -> LINK Instead of using Cineform try trimming & exporting your clips as h.264 quicktimes and then try uploading again. I've had much better luck this route.
Try looking into mpeg streamclip, its a free program used to transcode files into different codecs, and I know it can transcode to different file formats as well.
It's a bit complicated to use, but a combination of Google and Youtube tutorials had me using it fine after a day.
I'm a PC Technician by day, and Mac user as well.
-Stick with iTunes for your iPhone syncing (it makes things really easy having it all in one place).
-Video converting: I personally use MPEG StreamClip (free for Mac/PC) http://www.squared5.com/
-And security: uninstall Norton...its a pain..stick with Microsoft Security..if it wasn't already free I would pay for it
PM me if you need any help. I'm more than happy to give you some windows 7 optimization tips if you'd like.
You can download a great converter called MPEG Streamclip here for free.
Here's a tutorial that converts from a 5D II to a different codec, but the same principal applies: PhilipBloom.net
Also, if you don't have FinalCut or one of the professional video applications from Apple installed, you will need to install the codecs. You can find them here from Apple.
Just an FYI: I prefer to edit in "Apple ProRes 422 (LT)." It's a smaler file size than the regular "Apple ProRes," but your file size will still go up for each video. The tutorial doesn't show the (LT) option because it's a newer codec from when the video was released.
Best of luck!
This is one of my primary toolkits for format changes and such. Super simple to use, and it automatically recognizes any codec available on your system and makes it useable inside of the program.
Not to familiar with iMovie. but...
1.Do the sequence/timeline settings match your project? (is your project set to HD? cause iMovie might be downconverting it to SD if thats what the project is set at.)
- Do you mean it looks like crap once you've made a video in iMovie? Or in the iMovie preview screen? (your export settings might be set to SD and you might be downconverting when you export your project. Also the preview screen in iMovie is not full quality, so once you export the video it might look fine.
Hope this helps.
Another thing to try is using a program like MPEG stream clip to convert the project to a more editing freindly codec and see how that looks.
A bit off topic but I've worked in audio post production. Large scale Dreamworks, Fox, HBO, Showtime, etc.
Squared 5's free program MPEG streamclip has bailed out our machine room almost daily. It is very useful.
The standard here is audio in Pro Tools HD with a lower-res video for reference. Video editors use Avid software and machines. Final Cut Pro is also kinda the basic standard. Sync, Sync, Sync.
Check it out.
You're welcome!
Best!
Try running the Vixia footage by itself through your editing suite, or through another program such as MPEG Streamclip. If it stutters there as well, you might be in trouble. However, you can use Streamclip to convert your footage to other formats, which might solve your problem.
Ok, I think CS3 is your problem. In order to work with it, you'll have to transcode, meaning you'll have to convert if from the native format (h.264) to something CS3 will work with. Probably DVCPRO HD. I'm not familiar with Premier or Windows, so maybe someone else can give you better advice. MPEG Streamclip Is good software for transcoding.
Get the free program MPEG Streamclip from Squared5 Software and then load up the DVD into it. You should be able to find the exact beginning and end of the clip you want to upload and then export just that portion without any difficulty. If you find an option to export to FLV format, that's the one YouTube likes best.
Try [MPEG streamclip] http://www.squared5.com/svideo/mpeg-streamclip-mac.html - it's a great little free conversion app and it's pretty fast too -- convert it to a codec that iMovie is happy with and edit it that way, with the software you already have.
I'm pretty sure that'll do the trick for ya.
edit: yes, the website for mpeg streamclip looks a little sketch, but really, it's a fast and free solution that's done the job for me for every conversion issue I've had.
Download MPEG Streamclip: http://www.squared5.com/svideo/mpeg-streamclip-win.html
Open it, choose "List" from the top menu, then Batch List. Select all of your clips, and choose a codec (I hear DNXHD is a good one for premiere).
AVCHD support is super-shitty in all Apple products, since the only thing it knows how to do is to transcode to the Apple Intermediate Codec (with iMovie) or to ProRes (with Final Cut.)
And in order to be recognized natively, .MTS files have to be in the original directory structure, complete with intact XML metadata. This either means you have to import into iMovie directly from the original SD card, or from a direct copy of the card's directory structure. In Final Cut, this is called "log and transfer", it's probably "import" in iMovie (I've not used iMovie with AVCHD, so I'm not sure.)
Anyway - try using StreamClip (free) or ClipWrap (commercial) to do the conversion independently of Apple.
Well, for voice recording and changing, I'd suggest Audacity. It's an open source audio recording and editing program.
For editing, I'd suggest Openshot. But you'll also need a program to compile the frames into a video, which MPEG Streamclip (You'll need to download quicktime as well) does.
Back when I had a bunch of Mac towers on an Xsan, Compressor was the tits. The ability to reach out and grab 8 cores on 8 machines and spread the job out was invaluable. Sadly, those days are gone for me.
If you're dealing with a lot of legacy formats, Squared 5's MPEG Streamclip should be part of your toolkit. You have to know a few things to make it really work, but the learning curve isn't anywhere as steep as the command line for ffmpeg. Oh, and it's free, so there's that.
If you really want to do it yourself you can download YouTube vids using this: https://www.4kdownload.com/products/product-videodownloader Then download mpeg streamclip...set an in and out point...and hit export: http://www.squared5.com/ Whatever works for you.
Plugin = effects, like EQ, compressor, limiter. If you didnt do any tweaking to audio besides volume then you probably dont have plug-ins on anything.
Open original video in quicktime. and "get info" Frame rate will be something like 23.98, 24, 29.97, 30 fps) Better yet, what is the video codec? Under format it will say something like h264, Apple Prores, MPEG-4, AVC. Working in a codec call DNxHD is best with ProTools.
Download free MPEG STREAMCLIP to convert video. Download AVID DNX Codec from site.
ok cool, avoid Handbrake and H264 in Live 9. It works beautifully in Live 10 but for 9 download MPEG Streamclip (http://www.squared5.com) and transcode into PhotoJPEG. Playback should be crazy smooth and very low CPU.
Well, it used to be MPEG Streamclip 1.9.3b8 . I still use it on 10.13, on an older MacBook Air, but i never tested it on my 10.14 and 10.15 Macs.
Its a quick and dirty editor that was one step above QT Pro 7, but not a full fledged iMovie / FCP level workflow. It had a couple of charming tricks: quick timecode fixes and the ability to do quick cuts and edits of clips without needing to re-encode to save.
Don’t worry that it says ‘beta’, it been beta for a decade, and was a popular and beloved quick edit tool, a free alternative to the ffmpegx / iFFmpeg / ffWorks line of editors (which i also use)...
First thing to try is converting the video.
http://www.squared5.com/ - this is a great free app to do it.
You’ll also want to download the Avid codecs so you can convert to DNxHD. http://avid.force.com/pkb/articles/en_US/download/en423319
It’s going to make the file much larger but since it’s uncompressed Pro Tools doesn’t have to decompress it on the fly. Which causes a lot of lag.
I am using MPEG Streamclip on a windows 10 machine. I don't know if the site says it's supported, but it works!
I just checked the site (http://www.squared5.com/svideo/mpeg-streamclip-win.html), but I realize I left something out.
You also need Apple Quicktime, which is also no longer supported. That said, you can download here: https://support.apple.com/kb/DL837?locale=en_GB
It still works, but has security flaws. The way you deal with that....Install and KILL the auto update. Uncheck every option that allows it to be used with the web. You are essentially sandboxing quicktime....pain in the ass...I know.
But all of this is to use the Avid DNx codec. Prores and CineForm may be easier, but I don't know.
TBH, I use Hitfilm rarely these days. I have moved to Davinci Resolve Studio (paid), which can handle most of this stuff internally. I do still use Hitfilm for compost work, as some of the things included (think particle generation) are quite good. Point being...I'm trying to remember some stuff that I haven't had to use in a while, so I'm a little rusty lol.
A bit of a sidestep, but you may find this super helpful to start:
https://github.com/kcha/gopro_renamer
It’ll rename your video segments to much more user friendly names
Ffmpeg concat isn’t hard to do after that
I usually recommend the free MPEG Streamclip (on a Mac) to losslessly swap H.264/AAC between MOV and MP4 containers.
Open your MP4 in Streamclip, File > Save As, select MOV as format. No reencoding.
Drop your frame rate to 30, that'll cut the file size considerably. Next, get MPEG Streamclip and drop your video in there. Export as an MPEG-4 with a compression of H.264. Make sure you keep the same frame size.
The most important part of this is Limit Data Rate. Check that box and put in around 12-16,000. The lower you go there, the lower your file size will go. You will lose some quality, but it's not bad for the size differential.
Am more than happy to help document history! Unfortunately, I can only squeeze in TRMS (and PBS from YouTube) for now. I am doing this from the other side of the Atlantic, which has its own pluses and minuses timewise...
I have automated recording the MSNBC stream (which has been very stable so far), but I still have to cut out the ads manually (using MPEG Streamclip), which leads to the videos being out of sync on some players (hence the warning on my posts) — as reported by u/theesoul. :|
I experimented with Avidemux and other tools, but the process was too complicated and time-consuming for a task as simple as this and, more often than not, did not resolve the problem with sync. Would love to have some expert help on this! Ping u/NEVERxxEVER. :)
I am recording TRMS in 540p since that allows me to fit in each month in a separate folder on MEGA. I have thought about doing it in 720p, but that would mean that I would have to rearrange my folders somehow. MSNBC's 1280p stream seems to be wonky.
I'm sorry, Im totally unfamiliar with these apps. But if you still have both the clips, try merging them with MPEG Streamclip. http://www.squared5.com/ get it from here. once you open it hit ctrl+B after that add both clips, then you'll see the option to stitch both together. See if it works.
I suggest converting all GoPro footage to AVID DNxHD before you started editing videos. GoPro files are very hard to edit. Use DNxHD 36 or DNxHD 45. You can do that with "MPEG Streamclip" free video converter, if you using MS Windows. Download it here: http://www.squared5.com/svideo/mpeg-streamclip-win.html Also, you will need to install KL QuickTime Alternative 1.81, to get the DNxHD codec. (http://www.filehippo.com/download_quicktime_alternative/2615) When you will finish editing render your project to MainConcept AVC/AAC (.MP4) or another format you need.
mp4 files are highly compressed and it sounds like your machine can't handle the decompression on the fly, so you will need to fully decompress them in order to work with them. MPEG Streamclip can do this; just convert to AVI or whichever format you wish before starting your edit.
There's unfortunately a good chance something went wrong with the recording.
You can try using MPEG Streamclip to transcode the file to ProRes or something similar and see if that fixes it. Did any errors come up when saving it?
This is a free tool that will read DVD VOBs and let you transcode them to other formats.
But the easiest tool that reads DVDs is Handbrake - http://www.handbrake.fr
Rip the DVD into a (larger) MP4/h264 and you should be good to go.
You may need to convert the file unfortunately. Maybe try MPEG Streamclip (http://www.squared5.com/svideo/mpeg-streamclip-win.html)
It's pretty reputable
Do you know what it was shot on? You may be able to download the converter the camera manufacturer make. From the Wiki I found that MTS should be an m2ts after it's on the computer.
"mts (on camcorder), m2ts (after import to computer)"
You can also try mPeg stream clip. It compresses in batches so you can do multiple files, it's free, and super easy to use! Highly recommend it. http://www.squared5.com/svideo/mpeg-streamclip-mac.html
Handbrake is the standard tool to do this sort of ripping. It can pull material off a DVD and encode as h264/mp4. It does not support In/Out marks of time. Loads of presets, very easy.
MPEG Streamclip does allow you to choose a section (In/out), I seem to feel that there is an issue on windows with the MPEG2 licensing. Or maybe not.
Both are open source, clean.
Yes! But on mobile at the moment. Will get back at you tomorrow.
It's tomorrow.
To get a basic understanding of what each codec is you got a nice article on Quora.
It's the same for video editors, they can choose to edit with H.264 frames in Premiere Pro if their machine is strong enough, so they can cut down on conversion time, but it might give trouble on less than optimal machines.
Our company converts all our incoming video files to 720p Apple Prores 422 proxy with MPEG Streamclip.
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.flv is a flash video file... MPEG Streamclip works well
*.flv isn't listed specifically as a convertible file type on the site but I've been using an old version for flash files since 2009. I'd be kind of surprised if they killed that functionality.
Download 11.3.2 version for starters. They screwed up video engine in PT11 and it's a well known secret. Like Mecha_Shiva suggested, convert your video to DNX36 that is the only format that works the best I found
http://www.squared5.com that's a converting tool
Gotcha. This program right here is a godsend. Drag your video into that, go File>export to MPEG-4. Enter these settings. In the "Limit data rate" option, change that number until you have the estimated size you want. If you're using vimeo free, they limit you to 500MB so as close as you can get without going over.
Let me know if you have any other troubles. I mostly do AE work so this is right up my alley :)
This is such an incredible piece of Jets history! Thank you!! If I can think of any better way to rip that DVD I'll send it along. Are you on a Mac or PC?
EDIT: What about MPEG Streamclip?
Don't have experience with your scenario, but have seen the solid green frame before. Avid gets picky if you don't have your media in the same resolution and frame rate as your project settings. MPEG Streamclip has been my go to converter for years - it does a great job and it's free. Link: http://www.squared5.com/
If you're recording in HD and want to keep the footage high quality, I'd convert to ProRes or DNx 175. You can also always try AMA linking to the clip, right clicking on it and selecting consolidate/transcode and let Avid transcode it to whatever you want.
Good luck!
The biggest problem you're having is the Codec's you're trying to edit with. Do yourself a favor an download MPEG StreamClip from- http://www.squared5.com/ and ProRes your footage first before you bring it into your NLE.
Echoing another poster, I'd like to know what you're planning to edit these clips for. There's a couple different directions you could take, for example if you're just trying to familiarize yourself with Premiere & the other software you're using. I actually did something similar when I was in college, though I was using a Mac with an EyeTV tuner. I used MPEG Streamclip to convert the files so I could edit them in Final Cut, so it may be able to convert WME files for Premiere as well.
Now, if you're actually going for something more professional, that you might want to put on a demo reel, I'd strongly recommend EditStock. Yes, you have to pay for the video, but you get access to raw, unedited, professionally shot footage. You get scripts, storyboards, and just about everything else you need to edit the finished product. Plus you have the rights to upload the finished video and use it in a demo reel. Definitely worth checking out, in my opinion.
MPEG Streamclip is awesome for working with video — http://www.squared5.com
MPEG Streamclip is a powerful free video converter, player, editor for Mac and Windows. It can play many movie files, not only MPEGs; it can convert MPEG files between muxed/demuxed formats for authoring; it can encode movies to many formats, including iPod; it can cut, trim and join movies. MPEG Streamclip can also download videos from YouTube and Google by entering the page URL.
Who are theses people ?! 24p for sports and then you interlace that thing?
Oh well, that won't prevent the planet from spinning I guess.
MPeg Streamclip should be able to convert it. It's free so your bosses will love it...
Not totally sure about the Premiere workflow (coming from a FCP & Avid background), but for projects like yours I'd suggest ingesting only the sections of the movies you want. Sounds like you're working from a slower USB drive, so keeping your media to a minimum will only help you here.
I use MPEG Streamclip (free) quite a bit to convert or grab chunks of clips before ingesting into a project. Be sure to give yourself handles on either side of your clips just in case you need a little extra room for dissolves or other transitions. Good luck!
I've used MPEG streamclip to convert down some of those huge AJA files in the past; specifically, the audio over PPT recordings like yours. Handbrake and FCP will do a great job also. As mentioned in some of the other comments H.264 will probably render the best results.
In the future, if the video is just PPT graphics, there is a setting within the AJA that will drastically reduce the file size, though without one in front of me I can't think of how exactly to navigate to it. If you network a Mac to the AJA it's pretty easy to find.
Final cut pro, or if you just want basic editing, iMovie. If they will not open the file, you will first need to use mpeg steamclip to export the file using apple lossless codec at %100 quality. I have to use this method for my dvr207 cam. If you just want to trim, mpeg streamclip will do that without losing quality. The g1wh dashcam uses a format that both iMovie and final cut can open without needing to convert first. I highly recommend it. http://www.squared5.com
MPEG streamclip might be what you're looking for. I use it to transcode video files sometimes and it has a batch function that's pretty solid. It's even better if you need to tweak specific aspects of the files and convert to lots of different codecs.
I use MPEG streamclip. Free and has a lot of options for you. A little confusing at first but after a little fiddling with it it's nothing.
Squared 5 is the developer. Also if you ever have any errors with the stable version there is an updated beta version that you can download that usually deals with whatever it was.
MPEG Streamclip is free conversion software. If you don't want to do any transcoding, though, then this isn't what you're looking for. It's still a handy piece of software to have.
I'm not sure how to fix the problem you're encountering, as i haven't worked with Premiere CC. When I import iPhone footage into my copy of CS6, it doesn't go our of sync. Sorry I can't be of more help.
I would say it is the video codec of the .mov you are trying to import. Do you have another video file to test with? Or a video converter software? I use AVS Video Converter or MPEG Streamclip.
Here's a few others:
http://lifehacker.com/five-best-video-converters-1191180767
Converting to Photo Jpeg I find is generally the most reliable codec for Cubase / Nuendo (on Windows especially).
You can also find the codec of your video file by opening it in Quicktime and pressing CTRL-I (Windows) or Option+ I (I think!) in OSX. Or if using something like VLC go to menu - Tools - Codec Information.
sure, that works, since you shot 24fps you're pretty much limited to that framerate (not that it's bad or anything) but if you were to make it 20, 25 or anything else it'll start looking funny. I would export it as a H.264 file too so you can keep the quality and have a smaller file size for upload. YT will convert it for you anyway after upload but if it's not H.264 then it'll take forever to upload.
I haven't worked with PP for a while so I'm rusty but a quick n easy way to get a 264 is just to export your file in a full-res format (in FCP I do ProRes 422) and then wash it through MPEGStreamClip - i love that little thing, it's saved my ass countless times
There are a number of ways to transcode your footage, MPEG Stream Clip is a free option, Apple Compressor being another, though more expensive (if you pay for your software) option.
Do not run off and buy AVID Final Cut 7 of Premier. These programs are expensive and have a steep learning curve
I recommend buying iMovie and giving it a go. Although it is a bare basics editor, it will likely suffice for all you need.You may need to convert the media to a more edit friendly format. Use this program: mpeg streamclip to do that. If available use the prores codec in a quicktime format(.mov).
If you do want to get something more complicated, purchase Final Cut X. It is a very capable editor. You may read a lot about editors who knock X for being too dumbed down, however if you have no experience with editing software before, FCPX will provide a way to learn without all the headaches of FCP 7, Premiere Pro, or AVID.
yeah premier is great for titles and animation. you can get a lot more detailed than in final cut.
One program you should absolutely get though is the free, MPEG Streamclip. I use this constantly to convert footage. It's much more simple than Compressor and supports a ton of codecs. With the addition of free plugins you can even convert .flv and .wmv files. First thing I do after a shoot is send all the footage through Mpeg Streamclip Batch Convert to get it out of h.264
no idea about SUPER but I use MPEG Streamclip ( http://www.squared5.com/ ) with decent results. One setting it looks like your skipping over is "Pixel Aspect Ratio" or what looks to be "Video Scale Size" in SUPER. Just because something says it's 1080p doesn't mean it's 1920x1080, sometimes it's screwy variants like 1440x1080 meaning every pixel in width is stretched to 1.3 pixels in size.
I'm a post PA for a large ad agency. My basic day revolves around compressing files with mpegstreamclip and compresssor depending on the request. Also I created the post-production department's archives for finished masters and projects. And I create about 10 DVDs a week.
Google is your friend. Questions on Final Cut, Avid, Compressor, Whatever. It will save you.
Get mpeg streamclip free, lightweight, many formats, better than compressor for settings customization.
Ask what their general workflow is and where your roll is in the chain.
Check out Video Help alot of tutorials and freeware: http://www.videohelp.com/convert
MPEG Stream Clip might be abled to handle the DVD without decrypting first: http://www.squared5.com/
If not then use DVD Decrypter first (can be found on Video Help) and then something like, MPEG Stream Clip, VirtualDub, VLC Export, or follow one of the tutorials on Video Help
I would go with MPEG Streamclip. Under the file menu there are several export formats and an option for rotation. Kill both birds with one program, and save yourself from having to deal with iMovie at all.
Use MpegStreamclip. Export to MP4. In the dialog that pops up click iTunes in the upper right. Choose a resolution that matches your source footage. Is it high definition or standard definition; wide screen (16:9) or standard (4:3)?
Based on that, choose either AppleTV 1280x720 (HD widescreen), AppleTV 16:9 (SD), or AppleTV 4:3 (SD).
MPEG Streamclip is a versatile, free, no crapware, no begging for upgrade video converter software. ---it rips DVD's and converts most anything to most anything, with I phone movie support too.
You should check out MPEG Streamclip. Lets you trim and transcode and allows for batch processing too. Great especially for getting clips to ProRes if you're using Final Cut.
MPEG Streamclip is one of the best little pieces of software you can have on your mac. Open source, Lightweight and powerfull. I cannot recommend it enough.
My Mac can burn DVDs my DVD duplicator barfs on, the duplicator responds with "not enough empty space".
dd if=/dev/cdrom of=/dev/cdrw1 bsize=2048
my mp4 player certainly wont know about .vob files, most players won't.
MpegStreamClip http://www.squared5.com/ is the best tool I've found, it does a better job than ffmpeg / Mplayer unless one uses single frame images.
That said, most of my transcoding is done on user submitted DVDs (I do about about 300 per year) not commercial releases.