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    Why not just use VLC?
    File..Wizard...Transcode...Save to File...
    Next...Choose .flv
    Transcode Video WMV
    Transcode Audio MP3...next...
    Encapsulate as MPEG TS
    Worked for me..

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    also there's one more tool to convert flash to video, it costs 99.95, but i think that the quality is up to the price. it supports a lot of video formats and is very easy to use.

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    Ulead Tools like video studio can import an SWF and output to any format


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    Here are a couple of batch files I've used with FFMpeg to make DVD mpeg2 and avi. So far I've had no sync problems. If you have Riva or SUPER, or Gui4FFMpeg, you have FFMpeg.

    "C:\PROGRAM FILES\FFMPEG\ffmpeg.exe" -i "c:\path\to\file.flv" -hq -target ntsc-dvd -b 6500 -aspect 4:3 -s 656x448 -padright 32 -padleft 32 -padtop 16 -padbottom 16 -acodec ac3 -ab 192 -ac 2 -mbd 2 -qmin 2 -async 1 -y "c:\path\to\newfile.mpg"

    Paste this to a text file, renamed ".bat". Change the path to the location of your copy of ffmpeg.exe, the path to your FLV file, and the path of your output MPG. If you have Celtic_Druid's FFMpeg builds, take out the "-hq" after the file name. It may not work with SUPERs FFMpeg, it does work with Riva's. No other changes are needed, but you can make adjustments if you want, and all the quotes are required. "-b" is bitrate. You can insert "-maxrate" after it, something like "-maxrate 8000" or whatever you need. The "-pad" lines are to beat overscan. They can be changed or removed, and the "656x448" changed to compensate. "-acodec" is set to ac3, "-ab" is audio bitrate, "-ac" is number of audio channels. "-qmin" and "-async" I don't fully understand yet

    This one is the same idea for two pass, also it makes it interlaced, top frame first (compatible with my Pani ES20 mpegs, for editing):

    "C:\Program Files\ffmpeg.exe" -i "c:\path\to\file.flv" -hq -target ntsc-dvd -bf 2 -ildct -ilme -top 1 -dc 10 -b 6500 -maxrate 8000 -pass 1 -passlogfile "log_name_here" -aspect 4:3 -s 656x448 -padright 32 -padleft 32 -padtop 16 -padbottom 16 -acodec ac3 -ab 256 -ac 2 -mbd 2 -qmin 2 -async 1 -y "c:\path\to\newfile.mpg"
    "C:\Program Files\ffmpeg.exe" -i "c:\path\to\file.flv" -hq -target ntsc-dvd -bf 2 -ildct -ilme -top 1 -dc 10 -b 6500 -maxrate 8000 -pass 2 -passlogfile "log_name_here" -aspect 4:3 -s 656x448 -padright 32 -padleft 32 -padtop 16 -padbottom 16 -acodec ac3 -ab 256 -ac 2 -mbd 2 -qmin 2 -async 1 -y "c:\path\to\newfile.mpg"

    The top and bottom half are identical except for the -pass number, it's all one script. "-bf" includes B-frames (the first script above makes only I and P frames). "-ildct" and "-ilme" make interlacing. It's progressive without them. Both may not be required, not sure. "-top 1" for top frame first. remove it for bottom frame first or non interlaced/progressive. "-dc" for dc precission. "-passlogfile" doesn't need a name, but it doesn't hurt

    Here's a couple to make avi:

    "C:\PROGRAM FILES\ffmpeg.exe" -i "c:\path\to\file.flv" -hq -vcodec mpeg4 -g 300 -b 900 -aspect 4:3 -s 320x240 -acodec mp3 -ab 128 -ac 2 -mbd 2 -vtag xvid -qmin 2 -async 1 -y "c:\path\to\file.avi"

    for mp3 audio, and this one:

    "C:\PROGRAM FILES\ffmpeg.exe" -i "c:\path\to\file.flv" -hq -vcodec mpeg4 -g 300 -b 900 -aspect 4:3 -s 320x240 -acodec pcm_s16le -ab 900 -ar 44100 -ac 2 -mbd 2 -vtag xvid -qmin 2 -async 1 -y "c:\path\to\file.avi"

    for wave audio.

    I've tried SUPER and Riva but my machine isn't hot enough to run them (700MHZ just won't cut it). Gui4FFMpeg makes a batch file that gave me the clues to figure these out. Here's hoping someone finds this useful.

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    Okay. I need some serious help! Basically all I want to do is convert .flv to whatever will play in a dvd player. I've decided that SUPER seems to be the best way to go, but I have absolutely no clue what to do! My knowledge is extremely limited (I don't even have any idea what settings to use) but it's really, really important to me to convert these videos, so I was wondering if anyone would be willing to help me out? I don't care if you post here or email me or whatever, but a little bit of help would be AMAZING & I can't tell you how much I would appreciate it.

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    Download and install FLV Extract

    Download and install VirtualDubMod.

    Download and install HuffYuv codec.

    Download and unpack these to the VirtualDubMod Plugins folder: . MSU Deblocking v2.2 filter and MSU Denoiser v 1.6.2 filter

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    First use FLV Extract. This little program gives you an avi and mp3 in about 2 seconds from your .flv file. Simply run the program and drag and drop your .flv file onto it. It extracts the avi and mp3 to the same folder.

    Load the avi into VirtualDubMod then go Streams - Stream list - ADD and load the mp3 audio file.

    In VirtualDubMod go Video - Filters - Add - and add both msu deblocking and msu denoiser. The default filter values should be fine.

    Again go Filters - Add - resize. Enter New Width: 512. New Height: 384. Filter Mode - select Lanczos3 or Precise Bicubic{A=1.00} . Check the box "Expand frame and letterbox image" then enter width: 720 and height: 480.

    In VDMod go Video - Compression - select Huffyuv codec. I usually set huffyuv to 'Field Threshold = 480.

    Go File - Save As Avi and save out the new file.

    This will give you a filtered huffyuv avi file with mp3 audio with a 720x480 letterbox frame with a 512x384 video inside it. You can stretch the .flv to full screen but it will look like crap. The idea with the letterbox is to make the flv file look as good as possible.

    Take that avi file to your mpeg2 encoder and use a DVD template.

    Good luck.

    you might also need ffdshow. Install and set it to decode flv1.
    (With ffdshow I only let it decode what I want it to, nothing extra. In your case only FLV1)

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    Oh my gosh, thanks so much for the help!! It's been working for me all the way up to the point where I'm supposed to load the video onto the VirtualDub. Hopefully I'm doing it right... I went File>open video file & selected the .avi file, but then I get this error message:

    Couldn't locate decompressor for format 'FLV1' (unknown); VirtualDub requires a video for Windows (VFW) compatible codec to decompress video. DirectShow codecs, such as those used by Windows Media Player, are not suitable. Only 'Direct stream copy' is available for this video.

    Did I do something wrong?

    Thanks again for the help!

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    Originally Posted by Scorpion King
    you might also need ffdshow. Install and set it to decode flv1.
    (With ffdshow I only let it decode what I want it to, nothing extra. In your case only FLV1)
    You need to download and install ffdshow. Enable decoder for FLV1 in both VFW Configuration and VIdeo Decoder Configuration.

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    FLV Extract will give you an avi file that VIrtualDubMod can load. It won't load the original .flv file as is. Install ffdshow and enable decoding for FLV1.

    VirtualDubMod is needed because you will need to multiplex the avi and the mp3 audio. It is the only virtualdub version that will do the multiplex.

    Use the filters to clean up the video.

    Use the huffyuv codec so you can get the muxed - filtered video file out of virtualdub without loosing quality.

    then encode that in your mpeg2 encoder using a high quality preset - ie the DVD Preset. 720x480 8.0Mbps video 256Kbps 48,000Kbps audio.

    Follow the list and you shouldn't have any trouble.
    Good luck.

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    ffdshow is a very handy addition. I look at it like a bundle of encoders and decoders in one wrapper. It won't hurt to install it but like I said above - - - I only enable decoding for the file types "I" choose and when I choose them. When installing ffdshow I uncheck everything listed. AFter installed I then run the configuration boxes and enable what I need. In this case only FLV1. BUt you need to enable it in both the configuration boxes - VIdeo Decoder Configuration and VFR (video for windows) Configuration box.

    The avi should then open in VirtualDubMOD
    Good luck.


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    Okay, wait a minute. So... I go to the ffdshow vfw configuration and... select FLV1 at the top where it says "encoder"? And then click apply? What do I do for the video configuration one? *brain implodes*

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    ffdshow settings.

    Start - All Programs - ffdshow - VFW Configuration:
    at the top - Decoder tab
    scroll down to FLV1 = set to libavcodec (that is now enabled)
    apply and close VFW Config.

    Start - All Programs - ffdshow - Video Decoder Configuration:
    at the top - codec
    scroll down to FLV1 = set to libavcodec (that is now enabled)
    apply and close Video Decoder Configuration.




    The tabs labeled "Encoder" can be used in an application like VirtualDubMod if you were to ever wish to 'encode' video using one of the many available codecs included in ffdshow.

    Good luck.


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    Okay, awesome. I did both. You should seriously get an award for your patience! It's not working for me though, haha.

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    If you now have ffdshow configured properly.
    If you downloaded and installed the other programs I listed above.
    then click here and try again.

    https://forum.videohelp.com/viewtopic.php?p=1611052&highlight=#1611052

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    is there any another converter that could give the same quality you have for flv files. because i've tried Replay Converter, Super Converter, even Dr. DivX still the quality of the flv file shows many pixels. the reason that im looking for a same quality is that most of the flv video files i have has so many actions(movements). i tried the codec of PSP450KB for replay converter but of course the video size is for PSP only, i cannot resize it to a good resolution and the quality of the file is about 2/3 of the original quality. super is good but still the same when i convert flv files the quality is not retained it gives me to many pixel box again for most movements. i have'nt tried RIVA, or the VLC process, even scorpion king's decoding process. could it be my video card. im just using 64mb inno3d geforce 2 mx400. im not sure if its 32bit probably. but through my recent experiences, when i convert mpeg files is through Pocket divX or Dr DivX itself and its ok same quality of the original mpeg.
    what i do now is i encode it through Dr. DivX then reencode to Pocket DivX but still it does not have the same quality from the original flv file

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    I am using Riva FLV encoder and have 1 FLV file I want to convert to an avi or mpg, I followed the directions given at the top of this thread yet once I change the output name to file.avi or file.mpg and hit encode teh The FFMPEG window doesn't pop up,

    Instead I get this popup

    The encoding of your video file has failed.
    This can be caused by a not supported combination of parameters or by a not supported video codec.


    I only have one file I want to convert from flv to avi or mpg (doesn't matter) not a ton or future files, and was looking for a way to just convert quick and free here, but is there something I am missing or not doing correctly here?

    Also have one other question, if I have this flv file, what is the easiest way to embed it to play on my webpage.

    Hoping I can upload the flv file then use some html coding to make it play sorta like you can do with youtube videos (use the embed code) and bam it's on your website.

    Thanks for any help on this, just want to get this one flv file converted to avi or mpg and then learn how to also embed a flv file into a webpage.

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    To play a flv file, you would need to embed a flash player.

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    @Scorpion King
    Thanx dude virtual dub really rules!! you too by the way. ^_^ Thanks dude i got the quality really good. another question though. Is it normal when i play the avi converted file from virtual dub to any player ms dos pops up showing the buferring stats of the file even the frame stats is that normal and if i re encode it to avi still like DivX, Xvid etc. which codec would be better to optimize the good quality i have but make the file size lower. Thanks dude your suggestion was really good. And what converter would it be thanx

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    FTLOSM: I use http://www.jeroenwijering.com/?item=Flash_Video_Player , add it and the flv on your home page. Read the readme. I'm working on a guide also, https://forum.videohelp.com/viewtopic.php?p=1615666#1615666

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    Online flash flv to avi converter, http://www.vixy.net/flv_converter

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    Baldrick,
    Thanks for the link, i tried it a few times and each time it gave me a download popup after processing, yet when i hit SAVE it says there is an error, will try this later in the day in case there is something temporarily down, really hoping this works cuz sure looks neat and easy.

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    Not the fastest but gets me online :)

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    Ok here are two main things I want to do that I can't figure out

    On this page I want to grab this video clip
    http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/myfox/pages/News/Consumer?pageId=3.6

    I use wm recorder and can grab it as a FLV flash file, but I want that FLV in avi or mpg format. I did try the vixy thing entering the url in to hopefully convert but it just errors out on me.

    Second thing I want to do, there is a video on a myspace page uploaded by the owner that I want to download to the computer and save as a mpg or avi, I can grab it with wm recorder as a flv to my desktop but again with vixy entering the url it errors out vs converting it
    http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.showvids&friendID=99545848&n=9954584...e-9f2373ead71a

    In most cases I can grab the videos as flv's with my wm recorder program, but I want to get the flv versions coverted for portable creative zen player.

    I would also would like to learn more about how to embed an flv file into a webpage so I will be looking into that flash video player mentioned above too.

    Thanks to everyone here who might be able to help me figure this stuff out.

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    Converting:
    Tried convert with Super?

    Downloading:
    Have you tried firefox together with a video download plugin?
    Install the Firefox browser http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/ then install the VideoDownloader plugin https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/2390/ or
    Unplug plugin https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/2254/ ,
    Ook? Video Ook! plugin https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/2584/ ,
    DownloadHelper https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/3006/

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    I just downloaded super and am giving it a shot, the reviews were some good some bad, heck I only need a few flv's converted so if it works even halfass I will be happy with that.

    Next is to do some reading on how to embed a flv into a webpage, thanks again for the link and info above on that.

    I got alot of reading and goofing to do with these but hopefully I can get it all workin the way I want to.

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    Not the fastest but gets me online :)

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    UGHHH I was hoping super could do this for me, but every option i pick convert to avi or mpg etc, once I drag the flv into the area of super and hit encode within about 5 seconds it get an error message saying mencoder.exe has had an error and needs to close.

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    I know these clips work I can play them with an flv player fine off my desktop, I have used that moyea flv converter (trial version that leaves a huge stamp on video) and that works great to convert to avi, just didn't wanna pay for the program to convert 2 video clips.
    HP m7760n, Vista Premium w/ media center, Intel Core 2 Duo 2.13 GHz, 2 Gig Ram DDR2, Nvidia Geforce 8600 GT, 2- 250 GB wd 7200 rpm, Hauppauge WinTV HVR-1600 NTSC/ATSC.

    Not the fastest but gets me online :)

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    Is there anywhere I can upload a flv file (to host it) besides my own webspace which is somewhat limited.

    I can't do it off youtube cuz the file is a flv and i cant upload an flv and I have been trying for days to convert the flv to avi or mpg to then upload to youtube (then use embed html) to add it to a site, i know how to do that, and I do know how to embed it to my server space and make it work with that code too, yet wondered is there somewhere free I can upload the flv so it doesn't take up the room on my own webspace here.

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    Not the fastest but gets me online :)

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    As far as hosting flv files to view them, you need to have them in a swf. If you have macromedia flash you can quickly import the flv file and then have it embeded in an swf. Otherwise, you need to convert it to another format as flv's can't simply be viewed like other video files.




    As far as video conversion. I have tried numerous times to convert videos from www.halloweenhorrornights.com/orlando but I have had no success. The best thing so far was total video converter which isn't free and leaves a nice watermark. I have tried others like super, but I keep running in to the same problem. I mainly want to convert these clips to mp4 or if I have to, avi. Are there any other methods I could use?

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    FLV4 conversion

    To be able to load an FLV4 video into VirtualDub I had to first demultiplex it using FLVExtract v1.2.0. This gave me an AVI file (flv4) and a MP3 audio file. This version will work FLV4.

    I then opened FFdshow version November 22,2006 both Video Decoder Configuration and VFW Configuration and set VP6F = libavcodec

    VirtualDub could then work the file. I instead used VirtualDubMod so I could also load the MP3 audio file in the Streams - List. Setup my filters then saved the file out as HuffYuv for further processing to whatever I decide then.

    Good luck.

    Make sure which you have before conversion, FLV1 or FLV4. They are different. Easiest way to do this is to demultiplex it using FLVExtract v1.2.0 then load the AVI part into AVICodec. It will tell which you have.

    @seijiro
    Thanks for the kind words. lol
    You can use any method/etc you like but the thing to remember is to use a high enough bitrate to retain the quality you have now. Clean - high quality video can still look good when using low bitrates because they are clean and easy to compress, but most any FLV conversion is going to need plenty of bits because the low quality - blocky - noisy - etc video isn't going to compress very well. This lack of compressibility is why most any low bitrate conversion will look worse then the original FLV file even when the new bitrate is higher. Or something like that anyway. lol Because the new bitrate must be high enough to also retain the compression artifacts and noise in the original FLV.... besides the video.

    Good luck.

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    Scropion King, thanks for the help, you got my flv video looking great. i ran into one problem when i save the avi and i use full processing mode, the audio is not synched with the video, so far normal and fast recompress works, which one should i use to ensure the highest quality, once again thanks for the help
    peter

  30. What can solve the undf codec error? I've tried using flv metadata injector however I still can't convert the file. I can view it in Martin's viewer and Riva, however none of the converters will recognize the codec. FLV knife would be helpful if it were a stable program (once it cocks up it wont be fixed, and reinstalls don't help either).




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