Conversion tools for Windows Media Player Files

[macsys]

So I got tired of trying to find something on the mac that will convert windows media files. Have a pc at work, trying to convert the world series to files that I can burn on the mac with dvd studio pro imovie whatever. The issue is that the files that you get are windows media files. Downloaded a decoder trial called, Digital Media Converter v2.31. Seems to work ok just a quick question.
On the pc side does anyone have any experience with these types of converters, and what is the consensis on the best one

[pusa]

Or, you could get "Flip4Mac Codec."

http://www.wm4mac.com./wmv_mac.htm

[DanSlagle]

Or, you could get "Flip4Mac Codec."

http://www.wm4mac.com./wmv_mac.htm

Well -IF- it was out

Also it only CREATES WMV files it will not decode them. I always have used the Snapz Wiretap appoach. Not pretty...

[sdm]

apparently they make/will make a quicktime component that does decode wmv. Here is a cut and paste from their site:

The Flip4Mac wmv Import Component lets you import Windows Media files for editing or simply for playing in QuickTime player.

I'm looking forward to trying this.

-- sdm

[DanSlagle]

apparently they make/will make a quicktime component that does decode wmv. Here is a cut and paste from their site:

The Flip4Mac wmv Import Component lets you import Windows Media files for editing or simply for playing in QuickTime player.

I'm looking forward to trying this.

-- sdm

Looks like they have updated their site with more info and a date! YEAH!

[tekkieman]

apparently they make/will make a quicktime component that does decode wmv. Here is a cut and paste from their site:

The Flip4Mac wmv Import Component lets you import Windows Media files for editing or simply for playing in QuickTime player.

I'm looking forward to trying this.

-- sdm

Looks like they have updated their site with more info and a date! YEAH!

Hate to dredge up this old of a thread, but since DanSlagle and sdm had an interest in it, I thought I'd pass on some info I received today. There is a news release for today that it is now available worldwide for online purchase and download.

Since I work for this company, I don't want to say too much more for fear of being tagged with advertising!

[Boru]

Newbie here,
will flip4mac allow you to burn the converted WMV onto VCD like an Mpeg-1 while using Toast?

[DanSlagle]

Newbie here,
will flip4mac allow you to burn the converted WMV onto VCD like an Mpeg-1 while using Toast?

Well being a VCD MUST be an MPEG-1 in order to qualify as a VCD I will say NO :P